END OF OVER:
20 | 2 Runs 2 Wkts | DC-W: 205/5 (5 runs required, RR: 10.25)

  • Sneh Rana0 (1b)
  • Marizanne Kapp1 (2b)
  • Sophie Devine3-0-21-2
  • Kashvee Gautam4-0-48-1

11:29pm These breathless games keep coming in the WPL, don't they? Just three days in, and it feels like an entire catalogue of sporting drama has already been unveiled. And it only promises to get better. We will be back with more WPL action tomorrow. Until then, from everyone here at ESPNcricinfo, it is goodbye!

Sophie Devine, Player of the Match: Probably just relieved. 210 was a good score but with their batting line-up, it was always in the balance. Really pleased for the group but on these pitches, 200-210 might not be enough. You can play with a real sense of freedom. At times, early on, having played so much with her at the Scorchers (Mooney), nice to have her there to stay in my ear to keep me calm and not swing too hard. Going to be some big scores out here in this tournament. (On the final over) Lucky that I have played for a while. The pressure was taken off me, they were the ones who had to win (with just seven needed) Nice to be contribute to this group. Does not matter if you have played one or a hundred games - going out there and performing for your team is always pleasing.

Ashleigh Gardner, Gujarat Giants captain: One of those games where it was in the balance the whole time. 60 off 4, in the past, you'd have been more comfortable but here in India, you're never out of it. To be able to defend seven in the last over, we stole it, and this gives confidence (to the dressing room). (Chat before bowling innings) Felt like we were 15 short. That part was disappointing. We knew their batting had firepower. We knew 200 was a fantastic score but we knew we had to field and bowl well. There were glimpses where we did both well but still lots of learnings. Happy we have two wins on the board. Overseas players make these competitions but Indian players win you these competitions. Our bowlers did an amazing job - our two left arm spinners especially . Anushka as well (with that save).

Jemimah Rodrigues, Delhi Capitals captain: Very proud of the girls, the way we fought back. She (Devine) put us under pressure but the way Nandani and Charani bowled...could not be more proud. Tough pill to swallow but lots of positives to take. (On what they need to rectify most) Our powerplay bowling - we need to get our plans more sorted. Tough to bowl when Devine is in such form. Such games, you want to finish off on the winning side. (On Nandani) She has been one of our top picks. A captain's delight. She is so accurate in whatever she does. Ready to take it on, and very happy for her. (How to put it right) One thing DC has done well is to maintain a positive environment. Anything can happen as long as we keep the belief. These two days off could help us and we will come back stronger.

Anushka Sharma: I am out of words. Fabulous innings by Devine and Ash, and wonderful to watch them bat. (On her effort to save a six) I was just focusing on what I could do better. Our fielding coach gave me confidence. It was self belief and I am trying to do better. It feels surreal that I am playing among the great players, and getting to learn from my teammates. It is just wonderful. (On the last over) We were just focusing on what we could do better. That makes the difference when you have experience. You need to be calm and that is how you deal with pressure.

Hypocaust: "In match where the average run-rate was 10.35 rpo, and 20 sixes were hit, the 20th overs combined across both innings featured just 4 runs and 6 wickets in the space of 12 balls."

11:06pm Phew. This WPL keeps upstaging itself. With four overs left, DC were out of it. They needed 60 off 24. But then, a quick salvo and some bruising hitting left them with only seven to get off the 20th over. That, though, is when things began breaking. Rodrigues fell early in the over. Wolvaardt followed suit soon after, and Rana and Kapp could not find the fence either.

At the heart of that drama was Devine. Cool as a cucumber. Calm as a champion. And with a crafty over just when it mattered most. Do not forget about the six Anushka saved in the penultimate over, especially with the Giants winning by four runs. A terrific spell by Gayakwad too and even though there were areas GG could have been better in, they will be thrilled having won two very close games to begin their campaign.

19.6
0
Devine to Rana, no run, Devine holds her nerve, and the Giants pull a win out of the fire! Drama at the DYP, and those in orange, who were so ahead, and were then pegged back so much, finally scrape through! Slower ball on a fullish length just outside off. Rana swings for the hills and misses. The Giants run in and mob Devine. A star with the bat, a saviour with the ball, and DC, after getting so close, fall short!

Rana, who conceded 32 against Devine, has a chance for the ultimate redemption act. 5 off 1

19.5
W
Devine to Wolvaardt, OUT, smeared into the leg side, and Wareham does the rest! And this is some Devine intervention to turn this game towards the Giants! Slower ball on a length outside off. Wolvaardt tries to smash this into the Arabian Sea, but loses her shape. Done in by the lack of pace too, and the shank is gobbled up by Wareham running in from deep mid wicket. Pandemonium among the GG supporters!

L Wolvaardt c Wareham b Devine 77 (65m 38b 9x4 3x6) SR: 202.63

5 off 2. Surely not a Super Over?

19.4
1
Devine to Kapp, 1 run, zinged in very full on leg stump. Kapp tucks it off her toes towards deep mid wicket and that will just be a single

6 off 3 now

19.3
0
Devine to Kapp, no run, off-pace on a back of a length outside off. Kapp is taken aback by the lack of pace and pokes it back to the bowler rather tamely

6 off 4. Kapp versus Devine. World-class versus world-class. Who are you backing?

19.2
W
Devine to Rodrigues, OUT, plonked off the glove, and this game has yet another twist! And it is Devine who has fashioned that moment for the Giants! Or has she? Rodrigues reviews! Slower ball on a fullish length outside off. Rodrigues moves across and looks for the sweep. Seems to flick the glove before also grazing the bicep through to Mooney. All eyes on UltraEdge now. The ball is very close to the glove, and there are a couple of murmurs too. Clear spike when the ball is next to the glove, says the third umpire, and Rodrigues has to go!

JI Rodrigues c †Mooney b Devine 15 (18m 9b 2x4 0x6) SR: 166.66

6 off 5. Long on, deep mid wicket, fine leg and long off on the fence

19.1
1
Devine to Wolvaardt, 1 run, thigh-high full toss on leg stump. Wolvaardt backs away and tugs it towards deep mid wicket. Just a single

Incredible. Just incredible. DC on the verge of something very special. Just 7 needed off 6 now. Devine, who enthralled with the bat earlier today, now tasked with pulling off something special with the ball too

END OF OVER:
19 | 22 Runs | DC-W: 203/3 (7 runs required from 6 balls, RR: 10.68, RRR: 7.00)

  • Jemimah Rodrigues15 (8b)
  • Laura Wolvaardt76 (36b)
  • Kashvee Gautam4-0-48-1
  • Ashleigh Gardner2-0-28-0
18.6
4
Gautam to Rodrigues, FOUR, thumped on the up, and the Capitals can feel it and perhaps even touch it now! Slower ball on a back of a length on middle and off. Rodrigues steps out to leg and then creams it over extra cover!

11 off 7. A bit of a free hit for Rodrigues this

18.5
1
Gautam to Wolvaardt, 1 run, length ball on the pads. Wolvaardt tucks it calmly towards deep mid wicket and settles for a single
18.4
4
Gautam to Wolvaardt, FOUR, that has screamed across the turf, and Wolvaardt is playing an incredible innings here! Half-volley wide outside off. Wolvaardt gets her hands through the ball and crunches it through cover!
18.3
2
Gautam to Wolvaardt, 2 runs, slower ball on a back of a length outside off. Wolvaardt tugs it enough to deep mid wicket's right and gallops back for the second
18.2
6
Gautam to Wolvaardt, SIX, fetch that too, says Wolvaardt! Off-pace and sitting up outside off just the way Wolvaardt wants. She winds up and clatters it over deep mid wicket!
18.1
1
Gautam to Rodrigues, 1 run, zipped in full outside off. Rodrigues sits deep in her crease and drags it towards deep mid wicket
18.1
1nb
Gautam to Rodrigues, 1 no ball, angled in on a length just outside leg. Rodrigues backs away, trying to go inside out but she only grabs a handful of fresh air. But oh dear - Gautam has overstepped now...
18.1
3nb
Gautam to Rodrigues, (no ball) 2 runs, all happening here! Rib-high full toss outside off. Rodrigues swings herself off her feet and hoicks it towards long leg, where Anushka leaps into the air and saves the six. No ball called, though...

29 off 12. DC with plenty of momentum now. Gautam to bowl. Keeper back

END OF OVER:
18 | 19 Runs | DC-W: 181/3 (29 runs required from 12 balls, RR: 10.05, RRR: 14.50)

  • Laura Wolvaardt63 (32b)
  • Jemimah Rodrigues8 (4b)
  • Ashleigh Gardner2-0-28-0
  • Tanuja Kanwar3-0-27-0
17.6
6
Gardner to Wolvaardt, SIX, going, going, gone!19 off the 18th over! Not quite the yorker Gardner wants. Lands near the slot on the stumps and Wolvaardt butchers it just over deep mid wicket!
17.5
4
Gardner to Wolvaardt, FOUR, up and over this time! Wheels coming off for the Giants?! This is a juicy full toss laced with width. Wolvaardt throws her hands at it and crashes it over point!
17.4
0
Gardner to Wolvaardt, no run, low full toss outside off and Wolvaardt misses out. Driven straight to extra cover
17.3
4
Gardner to Wolvaardt, FOUR, four more! And fifty up for Wolvaardt! Dragged down again and this sits up on off. Wolvaardt accepts the offering and pounds it to long on's right!
17.2
4
Gardner to Wolvaardt, FOUR, Wolvaardt is rattling along now! Fuller on middle and leg. Wolvaardt skips down the track and bludgeons it to long on's left. Lands just inside the rope!
17.1
1
Gardner to Rodrigues, 1 run, dragged down outside off. Rodrigues goes deep into her crease and hacks it towards deep mid wicket

Gardner to bowl. 48 off 18

END OF OVER:
17 | 12 Runs | DC-W: 162/3 (48 runs required from 18 balls, RR: 9.52, RRR: 16.00)

  • Jemimah Rodrigues7 (3b)
  • Laura Wolvaardt45 (27b)
  • Tanuja Kanwar3-0-27-0
  • Rajeshwari Gayakwad4-0-34-2
16.6
1
Kanwar to Rodrigues, 1 run, low full toss on middle and off. Rodrigues stretches forward and drives it uppishly past the bowler
16.5
2
Kanwar to Rodrigues, 2 runs, short and wide outside off. Rodrigues hangs back and cuts it towards point, who dives to her left and saves a few runs
16.4
1
Kanwar to Wolvaardt, 1 run, shortish on the stumps. Wolvaardt hops back and tugs it towards long on
16.3
4
Kanwar to Wolvaardt, FOUR, Wolvaardt is coming after the Giants! Speared in full on middle and leg. Wolvaardt opens up her stance and bashes it between long on and deep mid wicket!
16.2
4
Kanwar to Wolvaardt, FOUR, clean, clean strike! Even slower but this is in the slot outside off. Enough width on offer too and Wolvaardt thumps it over the bowler's head!

DC Women 2nd innings Partnerships

WktRunsPlayers
1st41L LeeShafali Verma
2nd90L LeeL Wolvaardt
3rd15CA HenryL Wolvaardt
4th58JI RodriguesL Wolvaardt
5th1M KappL Wolvaardt
6th0M KappS Rana