Delhi Capitals beat Gujarat Giants by 6 wickets
Match Summary: In an exciting encounter during the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025, Delhi Capitals (DC) clinched a six-wicket victory over Gujarat Giants (GG), thanks to a brilliant half-century from Jess Jonassen and superb contributions from their pace bowlers. Here’s a recap of the key moments from the match:
Gujarat Giants’ Innings:
After winning the toss, Gujarat Giants were put in to bat first by Delhi Capitals. The DC pacers made early inroads, taking crucial wickets that stifled Gujarat’s momentum. Shikha Pandey, Marizanne Kapp, and Taniya Bhatia were exceptional with the ball, using the conditions to their advantage.
Despite a spirited effort from Sophia Dunkley and Beth Mooney, Gujarat Giants struggled to build partnerships. Mooney, in particular, was a standout for GG, scoring a valuable 40 runs, but the lack of support from the other end left them with a modest total.
Key Performers for Gujarat Giants:
- Beth Mooney – 40 runs (solid innings)
- Sophia Dunkley – 27 runs (fought hard, but lacked support)
- Shikha Pandey – 3 wickets (excellent spell)
- Marizanne Kapp – 2 wickets (impressive pace bowling)
The Gujarat Giants were eventually bowled out for 115/9 in their 20 overs, a total that never really seemed enough on a decent batting pitch.
Delhi Capitals’ Run Chase:
Chasing a modest target, Delhi Capitals got off to a steady start. Shafali Verma and Laura Harris laid the foundation, with Verma contributing 27 runs. However, Gujarat Giants’ bowlers kept things tight and got the breakthrough they needed when Verma was dismissed.
The chase was then led by Jess Jonassen, who anchored the innings with a brilliant maiden WPL half-century. Jonassen played with confidence, finding boundaries at regular intervals. Her partnership with Marizanne Kapp (who scored an important 22) kept the required rate under control, and despite a few wickets falling, DC got across the line comfortably.
Key Performers for Delhi Capitals:
- Jess Jonassen – 50 runs (match-winning half-century)
- Shafali Verma – 27 runs (solid opening stand)
- Marizanne Kapp – 22 runs (key partnership)
- Shikha Pandey – 3 wickets (excellent bowling performance)
**Delhi Capitals chased down the target in just 17.5 overs, finishing at 118/4, winning by 6 wickets.
Key Moments:
- Jess Jonassen’s Maiden WPL Fifty: Jonassen’s half-century was crucial in guiding DC home. Her calm, composed knock kept the chase on track, and she played some lovely shots through the covers.
- Pace Bowlers Dominate: Shikha Pandey, in particular, was outstanding with the ball, putting pressure on Gujarat from the start. Her 3-wicket haul was a game-changer.
- Gujarat Giants’ Batting Struggles: Despite a few good individual efforts from Mooney and Dunkley, the Gujarat batting unit couldn’t put up a big enough total.
Match Summary:
- Gujarat Giants: 115/9 (20 overs)
- Delhi Capitals: 118/4 (17.5 overs)
- Delhi Capitals won by 6 wickets.