Harleen Deol Shines as Gujarat Giants Secure Spot in WPL Eliminator
In a thrilling encounter in Lucknow, Harleen Deol’s unbeaten 70 and Beth Mooney’s solid 44 propelled Gujarat Giants to a five-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals, clinching their place in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) Eliminator. This win marked Gujarat’s third consecutive victory, showcasing their determination and skill in the tournament.
Delhi Capitals Set a Competitive Target
Delhi Capitals, already qualified for the playoffs, posted a formidable total of 177 for five, thanks to a stunning innings from captain Meg Lanning. Lanning scored 92 runs off 57 balls, featuring 15 boundaries and a six, leading her team to a competitive score. The Capitals started strong with an 83-run opening partnership between Lanning and Shafali Verma, who contributed 40 runs off 27 balls.
Gujarat Giants’ Successful Chase
Gujarat Giants faced an early setback with the loss of Dayalan Hemalatha, caught off Shikha Pandey’s bowling. However, a crucial 84-run partnership between Mooney and Deol steadied the innings. Their partnership was vital, especially as they scored 15 runs in the ninth over bowled by Annabel Sutherland. Despite a brief collapse, with wickets falling in quick succession, Gujarat managed to keep their composure.
With 16 runs needed from the last two overs, Kashvee Gautam’s six off Shikha Pandey in the penultimate over set the stage for a thrilling finish. The Giants successfully chased down the target, thanks to contributions from Ashleigh Gardner and Deandra Dottin, who scored 22 and 24 runs respectively.
Bowling Highlights
On the bowling front, Meghna Singh led the charge for Gujarat with three wickets for 35 runs, while Dottin chipped in with two wickets, helping restrict Delhi’s scoring in crucial moments.
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