Delhi Won By 6 Wickets: Janassen’s 61*, Delhi On Top Of The Table

On February 25, 2025, the Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Giants played in the 10th game of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. By 6 wickets, the Delhi Capitals defeated the Gujarat Giants.  

Match Summary

Gujarat Giants' Batting Struggled Against Delhi’s Bowling Attack

After the loss, GG's innings began under difficult conditions following the defeat, including early breakthroughs from DC-W's bowling attack. With a careful spell that destroyed the top order, Shikha Pandey led the attack. In 4.4 overs, she claimed 2 wickets for 14 runs, which was important in limiting GG-W's advancement. GG-W posted a respectable score of 127 for 9 in their given 20 overs, ignoring the middle and lower order's attempts to calm the innings.

Janassen’s 61*, Delhi Capitals Finist the Match in Just 15.1 Overs

DC's top-order hitters were the backbone of their innings as they chased a target of 128. A strong foundation was created by Meg Lanning and Shafali Verma, whose aggressive stroke play and Lanning's experience matched one another. By keeping the necessary run pace within reasonable bounds, the pair's teamwork set the tone for the chase. The middle order's contributions boosted the innings even more, allowing DC to win easily with overs and wickets remaining.

Delhi Capitals On Top, Gujarat Giants’s Need Focus on Top Batting Lineup

This win strengthens DC's place top in the WPL 2025 rankings, showing their strategic savvy and well-balanced team play. On the other hand, in order to improve their chances in the upcoming games, GG's will have to reconsider their strategy, especially their top-order batting strength.