Patiala, 26 February (Sports Desk)
In the 10th match of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025, Delhi Capitals Women (DC-W) delivered a commanding performance to secure a six-wicket victory over Gujarat Giants Women (GG-W) on February 25, 2025, at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Opting to bowl first, Delhi restricted Gujarat to a modest 127/9 in 20 overs before chasing down the target with ease, reaching 131/4 in just 15.1 overs. Stellar performances from Jess Jonassen and Shafali Verma powered DC to a convincing win in this exciting clash.
Match Details
- Date: February 25, 2025
- Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
- Teams: Delhi Capitals Women vs Gujarat Giants Women
- Toss: Delhi Capitals Women won the toss and elected to bowl first
- Result: Delhi Capitals Women won by 6 wickets
- Player of the Match: Jess Jonassen (61* off 26 balls)
Match Summary
Gujarat Giants Women, batting first, faced a tough challenge from Delhi Capitals’ disciplined bowling attack. Marizanne Kapp spearheaded the effort with an outstanding spell of 2/17, while Shikha Pandey supported with 2/18. Despite a fighting 40* from Bharti Fulmali, Gujarat could only muster 127/9 in their 20 overs.
In response, Delhi Capitals Women chased down the target comfortably, thanks to an explosive unbeaten 61 off 26 balls by Jess Jonassen and a brisk 44 from Shafali Verma. The duo’s aggressive batting ensured DC reached 131/4 in 15.1 overs, sealing a dominant six-wicket triumph with 29 balls to spare.
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Playing XIs
Delhi Capitals Women:
- Meg Lanning (c)
- Shafali Verma
- Jemimah Rodrigues
- Jess Jonassen
- Alice Capsey
- Marizanne Kapp
- Arundhati Reddy
- Shikha Pandey
- Radha Yadav
- Taniya Bhatia (wk)
- Poonam Yadav
Gujarat Giants Women:
- Beth Mooney (c & wk)
- Laura Wolvaardt
- Harleen Deol
- Ashleigh Gardner
- Dayalan Hemalatha
- Deandra Dottin
- Sneh Rana
- Tanuja Kanwar
- Kashvee Gautam
- Mannat Kashyap
- Shabnam Shakil
Key Highlights
Gujarat Giants Innings (127/9 in 20 overs)
- Gujarat Giants struggled early, losing wickets in the powerplay due to Delhi’s relentless seam attack.
- Marizanne Kapp (2/17) and Shikha Pandey (2/18) dismantled the top order, leaving GG reeling.
- Bharti Fulmali’s unbeaten 40 off 29 balls provided some late resistance, helping Gujarat post 127/9. see this link also…..How the Washout of Australia-South Africa Impacts the Champions Trophy 2025 Semi-Finals Race
Delhi Capitals Chase (131/4 in 15.1 overs)
- Shafali Verma set the tone with a quickfire 44, dominating the Gujarat bowlers with aggressive stroke play.
- Jess Jonassen finished the game in style, smashing an unbeaten 61 off just 26 balls, including several boundaries.
- Delhi cruised to victory in 15.1 overs, showcasing their batting depth and composure under pressure.
Standout Performances
- Jess Jonassen (DC-W): Her match-winning 61* off 26 balls earned her the Player of the Match award.
- Shafali Verma (DC-W): Scored a rapid 44, laying a solid foundation for the chase.
- Marizanne Kapp (DC-W): Took 2/17, delivering crucial early breakthroughs with the ball.
- Bharti Fulmali (GG-W): Top-scored with 40*, showing grit in a losing cause.
Impact on WPL 2025
This emphatic win strengthened Delhi Capitals’ position in the WPL 2025 points table, underlining their status as a top contender. Meanwhile, Gujarat Giants were left searching for answers after another setback in their campaign. The match, played at the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, thrilled fans with its display of high-quality cricket and standout individual performances.
Delhi Capitals’ all-round dominance in this thriller reaffirmed their credentials as one of the teams to beat in WPL 2025!
