History was made in Vadodara as Delhi Capitals demolished Gujarat Giants by seven wickets in the WPL Eliminator, securing a record fourth final appearance. Chasing 169 at BCA Stadium, they achieved the tournament’s largest playoff pursuit, wrapping it up in 15.4 overs.
The Capitals’ final appearances in the prior three seasons ended in heartbreak, yet the Eliminator curse favors them: every winner since inception has claimed the cup. This stat fuels hopes for Delhi’s long-awaited triumph.
Gujarat Giants set 168/7 after batting first, thanks to Beth Mooney’s gritty 62* (51 balls, 6×4) and Georgia Wareham’s 35. Delhi’s attack shone with Chinelle Henry’s 3/xx, Nandin Sharma’s 2 wickets, and Minnu Mani’s one.
Delhi’s chase was a masterclass. Lizelle Lee blazed 43 (24 balls, 9 boundaries), captain Jemimah Rodrigues crafted 41, Shefali Verma scored 31, and Laura Wolvaardt’s unbeaten 32 sealed it. Unprecedentedly, the top four all exceeded 30 runs.
Only Georgia Wareham (2 wickets) and Rajeshwari Gayakwad (1) troubled Delhi. Reflecting on finals losses to Mumbai Indians twice and RCB once, the Capitals now stand poised to rewrite their story. Their balanced squad promises an electrifying finale.