DC vs GG WPL 2023 Highlights: Gujarat Giants beat Delhi Capitals by 11 runs for second win

Right then, that is it from this game and Gujarat has kept their hopes alive while Delhi need to wait a little longer to confirm their place in the top three. However, there is a one-day break and the action in the Women's T20 League resumes on 18th March, Saturday with a double-header. The first game will see Mumbai take on UP and that game will start at 3.30 pm IST (10 am GMT) while in the second match, Bangalore will be up against Gujarat in a do-or-die game. That game will begin at 7.30 pm IST (2 pm GMT), but as you know you can join us earlier for the build-up of both games. Until then, Cheers and Goodbye!

Ashleigh Gardner is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH. She says this is probably the game she was searching for so far as she wasn't happy on a personal level so far. She adds that her partnership with Laura Wolvaardt was really crucial for the team and her as well. She also adds that you have to give yourself some deliveries before unleashing as you can always catch up here as the outfield is fast and one can trust bounce here. She closes by saying that the track does spin and grip but you have to execute the basics well in order to come out on top.

Sneh Rana, the victorious skipper says that the smile is always there. Adds that they thought that 150 was a par score on this wicket and says she enjoyed the wicket of Meg Lanning. Tells that they started brilliantly and picking up two wickets in one over set the tone for them. Mentions that whoever contributes out of Sophia Dunkley and Laura Wolvaardt, it is good for the team. Says that she always said that they needed two good partnerships which they did in this game and the result is there. Ends by saying that everyone was in a positive mindset and performed well in all three departments and she is proud of her team.

Meg Lanning, the captain of Delhi says if they would have batted out the overs then they would have won this. She adds that the team hasn't played up to its potential and that is why they have lost. She also adds that they bowled well to start but with wickets in the bag Gujarat took advantage in the end and that was always on the cards. The batting did not do well today and a couple of run-outs did not help as well. On bowling of Harleen, she says that she was not aware of her bowling ability and her bowling off-spin was a surprise to them.

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Kim Garth is up for a flash interview. She says that they have played well throughout the tournament, but weren't lucky enough and is delighted with this win. Adds that finally their hard work paid off and says it can be challenging to work with players from different nations, but they showed fight in this game. Mentions that their top order did well and the pitches are slowing up a bit. Ends by saying that she was going for runs, even though she was bowling well and is happy that it won't be the case anymore.

Earlier in the innings, Gujarat posted a fighting total on the board thanks to the fifties from Ashleigh Gardner and Laura Wolvaardt. Jess Jonassen picked up a couple of wickets while Arundhati Reddy and Marizanne Kapp got one each. In reply, Marizanne Kapp and Arundhati Reddy fought hard for Delhi but fell short in the end.

Gujarat put on a good bowling effort in this game, but they were made to work hard. They allowed a couple of partnerships in the middle, but the good thing for them was that they were able to pick up wickets in a bunch which made it difficult for the Delhi batters to continue the flow of runs. Marizanne Kapp was looking really good when she was batting, but the move from Sneh Rana to give the ball to Harleen Deol worked as she got rid of Kapp. Kim Garth, Ashleigh Gardner and Tanuja Kanwar all picked up a couple of wickets each while Rana chipped in with one. However, they almost threw the game in the end when they were not able to get Arundhati Reddy out, but ultimately got over the line.

Delhi did not get off to a good start as they lost Shafali Verma quite early. Meg Lanning and Alice Capsey steadied their ship for a bit, but soon lost three wickets in quick succession which put them on the back foot again. Then Marizanne Kapp showed her class and played a few lusty blows and put them back on track. However, she got dismissed by some individual brilliance in the field by Ashwani Kumari which once again started a mini-collapse. After that, Arundhati Reddy took matters into her own hands and chipped in with some crucial runs with only two wickets in hand. She continued to score runs with Shikha Pandey giving her the required support. Unfortunately for them, Reddy got out in the penultimate over and Poonam Yadav could not save her wicket as they fell short by 11 runs in the end.

A fine victory for Gujarat! However, it got really close in the end, but they were able to hold their nerves. They get their second win of the season and keep their qualification hopes alive while Delhi will look to come back stronger in the next game.

Ashleigh Gardner to Poonam Yadav, OUT! TAKEN! It is all over here as Gujarat have defeated Delhi by 11 runs. Tossed up in the line of stumps, Poonam Yadav advances down the track and slogs this straight in the hands of the Dayalan Hemalatha at short mid-wicket.

Ashleigh Gardner to Poonam Yadav, Off-break outside off, Poonam Yadav defends this off the front foot.

Ashleigh Gardner to Poonam Yadav, Fuller one around off, Poonam Yadav pushes this to short mid-wicket for no run.

Ashleigh Gardner to Shikha Pandey, Fuller one in middle, Shikha Pandey edges this just wide of the keeper for a single.

Poonam Yadav is the last batter in. Also, Ashleigh Gardner (3-0-18-1) to bowl the penultimate over.

Kim Garth to Arundhati Reddy, OUT! TAKEN! Massive blow as Arundhati Reddy gifts her wicket to Gujarat. On a length outside off, Arundhati Reddy chips this in the air, Sneh Rana takes it cleanly standing at cover.

Kim Garth to Shikha Pandey, Back of a length around pads, Shikha Pandey taps this just wide of the square on the on side for a single.

Kim Garth to Arundhati Reddy, Fuller one on pads, Arundhati Reddy lofts this to long on for a single.

Kim Garth to Arundhati Reddy, On a length outside off, Arundhati Reddy pushes this to point for no run.

Kim Garth to Arundhati Reddy, FOUR! Reddy is up and ready for this chase. Slower one outside off, Arundhati Reddy slices this just wide of cover point for yet another boundary.

Kim Garth to Shikha Pandey, Fuller one on pads, Shikha Pandey flicks this to deep square leg for a single.

Sneh Rana to Shikha Pandey, Tossed up outside off, Shikha Pandey pushes this to long off and takes a single.

Sneh Rana to Shikha Pandey, 5 Wides! Clever from Shikha Pandey. Sneh Rana follows Shikha to her leg and darts a fuller one down leg, Shikha Pandey leaves this and accepts four plus wide on this delivery. 

Sneh Rana to Arundhati Reddy, Flighted outside off, Arundhati Reddy drives this to long off for a single.

Sneh Rana to Shikha Pandey, Tossed up on middle, Shikha Pandey tucks this to mid-wicket for a single.

Sneh Rana to Arundhati Reddy, Low full toss on off, Arundhati Reddy drives this well to the fielder at cover. Mansi Joshi misfields and they steal a single.

Sneh Rana to Arundhati Reddy, Tossed up outside off, Arundhati Reddy drives this to cover for no run.

Sneh Rana to Arundhati Reddy, FOUR! Full toss on leg, Arundhati Reddy advances down the track and sweeps this over the fielder at fine leg for a boundary.

Harleen Deol to Arundhati Reddy, Tossed up around off, Arundhati Reddy chips this over the extra cover fielder and takes a couple but Harleen Deol fails to collect the throw cleanly and they take an extra run. Three runs taken of the last ball.

Harleen Deol to Shikha Pandey, Tossed up around pads, Shikha Pandey tucks this to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Harleen Deol to Arundhati Reddy, Short in length around middle, Arundhati Reddy pushes this to long on for a single.

Harleen Deol to Arundhati Reddy, FOUR! Tossed up around off, Arundhati Reddy advances down the track and lofts this over the bowler's head for a boundary.

Harleen Deol to Shikha Pandey, Slower around pads, Shikha Pandey sweeps this to short fine leg for a single. 

Harleen Deol to Shikha Pandey, Short in length outside off, Shikha Pandey pushes this to extra cover.

Tanuja Kanwar to Arundhati Reddy, FOUR! Fine shot! This is floated and around off, Arundhati Reddy goes inside out and adjusts well in the end due to the turn away to loft it over extra covers for a boundary.

Tanuja Kanwar to Arundhati Reddy, Darts this one full and around leg, Arundhati Reddy goes for the sweep, but misses and gets hit on the pads.

Tanuja Kanwar to Shikha Pandey, Short and on off, Shikha Pandey punches it towars long off for a single.

Shikha Pandey joins Arundhati Reddy in the middle.

Tanuja Kanwar to Radha Yadav, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Another one bites the dust! Tanuja Kanwar bowls this faltter, short and outside, turns away a bit, Radha Yadav stays there and tries to cut away from the body, but only manages to get a nick behind and Sushma Verma behind the stumps takes a really sharp catch. Gujarat two wickets away from victory now.

Tanuja Kanwar to Radha Yadav, Quicker, short and on off, turning away sharply, Radha Yadav tries to cut it away, but misses.

Tanuja Kanwar to Arundhati Reddy, Tossed up, full and on off, Arundhati Reddy uses her feet and lofts it towards long off for a single.

Ashleigh Gardner to Arundhati Reddy, Fires this one full and on middle, Arundhati Reddy tickles it towards short fine leg for a run.

Ashleigh Gardner to Radha Yadav, Shortish and on middle, Radha Yadav pushes it towards long on for a single.

Time for a strategic break. Gujarat is right on top in this game and the wicket of Marizanne Kapp has put them miles ahead in this game. Delhi was going well but the wickets of Taniyaa Bhatia and Marizanne Kapp in quick succession will haunt them. With 51 runs still needed from 38 deliveries Gujarat is in the driving seat here.

Ashleigh Gardner to Arundhati Reddy, OUT! RUN OUT! A huge moment in this match as Marizanne Kapp walks back to the hut, and with her most of the hopes for Delhi as well. This is floated, short and on leg, Arundhati Reddy misses her sweep as the ball goes off her pads towards short fine leg. Marizanne Kapp calls for the run and both the batters sets off, but Ashwani Kumari quickly gets to the ball and hits bullseye at the batter's end and Gujarat players are celebrating. The replay shows that Kapp is short of her crease and Delhi are seven down now. Kapp was also running with the gloves in her hands which may have slowed her down as well. Gujarat are well on top now!

Ashleigh Gardner to Arundhati Reddy, Flatter, full and on off, turning in, Arundhati Reddy tries to drive it away, but gets an inside edge onto her pads.

Arundhati Reddy walks out in the middle.

Ashleigh Gardner to Taniyaa Bhatia, OUT! TIMBER! Ashleigh Gardner strikes! She bowls this quicker, full and on middle, turning in sharply Taniyaa Bhatia stays there and tries to heave it across the line, but plays all over it and the ball goes through to shatter the stumps. There was no need of that shot as her role was to support Marizanne Kapp, but Delhi lose their sixth wicket now.

Ashleigh Gardner to Marizanne Kapp, Fires this one full and on leg, Marizanne Kapp drives it towards long on for a single.