WPL 2026: Delhi Capitals Women vs Gujarat Giants Women Highlights & Result – Match 4

Published - 11 Jan 2026, 22:52 IST | Updated - 11 Jan 2026, 23:33 IST

On January 11 in Navi Mumbai, Gujarat Giants Women (GG W) edged past Delhi Capitals Women (DC W) by just four runs in Match No. 4 of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026. DC W captain Jemimah Rodrigues won the toss and chose to bowl first.

Gujarat Giants posted a competitive total of 209/10 in 20 overs, thanks to a spectacular innings by Sophie Devine, who scored 95 off 42 balls. From Delhi Capitals, Nandani Sharma shone with the ball, taking 5 wickets for 33 runs.

In response, Delhi Capitals came close but fell short, finishing at 205/5 in their 20 overs. Lizelle Lee scored 86 off 54 balls and Laura Wolvaardt made a quick 77 off 38 balls, but their efforts weren’t enough to clinch the win. For Gujarat Giants, Devine and Rajeshwari Gayakwad took two wickets each, helping secure the narrow victory.

Sophie Devine was the standout performer with the bat, scoring 95 runs off just 42 balls, including seven fours and eight sixes, at an impressive strike rate of 226.19. She laid the foundation for Gujarat Giants Women’s innings with an explosive 94-run opening partnership with Beth Mooney in 49 balls, setting the tone for a strong total of 209.

Right-arm pacer Nandani Sharma was the standout bowler of the match, producing a remarkable performance for Delhi Capitals Women. She claimed a hat-trick and a rare double in WPL history, finishing with impressive figures of 5/33 in her four-over spell. Nandani dismissed key Gujarat Giants players Sophie Devine, Kashvee Gautam, Kanika Ahuja, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, and Renuka Singh Thakur, effectively closing out their innings.

New Zealand veteran Sophie Devine was awarded Player of the Match for her all-round performance in Gujarat Giants Women’s narrow win over Delhi Capitals Women. She scored a scintillating 95 runs off 42 balls, including seven fours and eight sixes, at a strike rate of 226.19, forming a crucial opening partnership with Beth Mooney. Devine also contributed with the ball, finishing with 2/21 in three overs, taking the important wickets of Laura Wolvaardt and Jemimah Rodrigues to help seal the victory for her team.

Gujarat Giants Women will take on defending champions Mumbai Indians Women on January 13. Delhi Capitals Women will lock horns with UP Warriorz Women on January 14.