Drama unfolded in the Women’s Premier League as Gujarat Giants clinched a dramatic 4-run victory against Delhi Capitals. Despite Nandini Sharma’s unforgettable hat-trick, Delhi couldn’t cross the finish line in a match that had everything.
Gujarat set the tone with the bat, compiling 187/5. Their innings was a masterclass in acceleration – starting steadily before exploding in the death overs. Power-hitting from the finishers ensured a par-plus total on a batting-friendly pitch.
Chasing 188, Delhi Capitals rode on a blistering start. Half-centuries seemed imminent, but Gujarat’s bowlers regrouped. The turning point arrived when Nandini Sharma unleashed her hat-trick – clean bowling, caught behind, and LBW in three balls. It was the first such feat in WPL history, electrifying the crowd.
Delhi rallied with partnerships lower down, but wickets kept falling. Needing 7 off the last over, precise yorkers and a caught-and-bowled sealed Gujarat’s triumph. Delhi ended on 183/8. This result boosts Gujarat’s net run rate significantly.
Experts hailed Sharma’s spell as legendary, but credited Gujarat’s collective effort. As WPL enters its crucial phase, both teams eye momentum. Gujarat’s bowlers emerge as unlikely heroes in this edge-of-the-seat contest.