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Delhi Capitals beat Gujarat Giants by 7 wickets

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Delhi Capitals

4:56 PM IST Right then, that is it from the final game of the league stage and Delhi wins this by 7 wickets. The next game of the Women's T20 League will be Eliminiator 1 and that will be played between Bangalore and Mumbai on 15th March at 7.30 pm IST (2 pm GMT). Join us an hour early for the pre-match build-up. Until then, stay safe and enjoy your time. Cheers!

4:56 PM IST Shafali Verma is the Player of the Match for her knock of 71 runs. She says that it feels good to contribute and she was enjoying her batting. Adds that she was just playing down the ground and she was just backing her strengths. She says that she was in good touch and was looking to finish the innings but couldn't do so and she's a bit disappointed for that. Ends by saying that she gives her best in whatever way she can.

4:55 PM IST Meg Lanning, the skipper of Delhi, says that it was excellent from Verma. She just makes it look easy and it feels good to watch her. Adds that they are working according to their plans and that it feels good to be in the finals. She says that it is an advantage to play the finals directly and ends by saying that they will do their best in the finals.

4:53 PM IST Presentations coming up...

4:50 PM IST Pacer from Delhi, Shikha Pandey is up for a chat she says they are happy with the balance of the squad. Adds that they had plans and executed them well especially the spinners. Mentions that every player has a role and they are performing it quite well. Credits Shafali Verma for her knock and says that when she is in such a mood it gets difficult to bowl against her.

4:46 PM IST The skipper of Gujarat, Beth Mooney is up for a chat. She says they will take a lot of positives from this game and the tournament despite being outplayed. Adds that some players have shown what they are made up of with brilliant performances and displayed their fighting spirits. Credits Shabnam Shakil for the puts in and mentions that she feels that she has all it takes to go big. She concludes by saying she feels happy to be with the squad but they need to deliver and they will be looking for a more competitive performance from them next time around.

4:40 PM IST Earlier in the game, after electing to bat first, Gujarat did not get the start they were looking for and lost half of their side at just 48 in the 11th over. It was then for Bharti Fulmali and Kathryn Bryce to knit a partnership of 68 for the sixth wicket and keep them in the game. The duo helped the side post a fighting total on a track that had a bit of grip and bounce. For Delhi, Marizanne Kapp, Shikha Pandey and Minnu Mani picked up a couple each while Jess Jonassen took one as well.

4:38 PM IST The wasn't much from the bowlers of Gujarat despite those couple of early wickets. The bowlers tried their best but the target wasn't big enough and the boundaries weren't big either as Shafali Verma cleared them for fun. Tanuja Kanwer got two wickets and that was all it from the bowlers of Gujarat.

4:36 PM IST Clinical Delhi seals the top spot as they defeat Gujarat by 7 wickets and they now will head directly to the Finals of the Women's T20 League, 2024! Chasing down a low total, Delhi were off to flying colors as both openers scored freely and gave the side a blistering start. Delhi managed to score 45 losing 2 wickets in the powerplay. Skipper Meg Lanning was looking good but she was runout while Alice Capsey chipped one straight to the fielder. Jemimah Rodrigues and Shafali Verma then batted well together and cruised to the total. Shafali Verma fell in the very end but made sure the job was well done for her side!

End of over 13.14 runs

DC: 129/3CRR: 9.80

Ball

Jemimah Rodrigues:38 (28)

Marizanne Kapp:0 (0)

Mannat Kashyap:2.1-0-22-0

13.1

Mannat Kashyap to Jemimah Rodrigues, 4 runs

74.2kph

FOUR! That's it! Jemimah Rodrigues finishes it in style! Short and wide, Jemimah Rodrigues hangs back and cuts it in the gap through covers for a boundary. Delhi beat Gujarat by 7 wickets!

End of over 138 runs

DC: 125/3CRR: 9.62RRR: 0.28

Ball

1
1
1
4
0
1(1WD)
W

Shafali Verma:71 (37)

Jemimah Rodrigues:34 (27)

Tanuja Kanwer:4-1-20-2

12.6

Tanuja Kanwer to Shafali Verma, no run

71.5kph

OUT! CAUGHT! She gets the job done though! Bowls it on off, Shafali Verma looks to finish it in style as she tries it loft it but gets the toe end of her bat. It carries towards mid off where Phoebe Litchfield completes the catch. Shafali Verma makes her way after a fine knock!

Shafali Verma

71 (37b 7x4 5x6)SR: 191.89

c Phoebe Litchfield b Tanuja Kanwer

4:33 PM IST Marizanne Kapp walks in.

12.6

Tanuja Kanwer to Shafali Verma, 1 run

Wide! Bowls it down leg, Shafali Verma leaves it alone.

12.5

Tanuja Kanwer to Shafali Verma, no run

71.1kph

Bowls it on middle, Shafali Verma moves forward and punches it to the fielder at mid off.

12.4

Tanuja Kanwer to Shafali Verma, 4 runs

FOUR! Well played! Bowls it on middle and leg, Shafali Verma moves forward and lofts it downtown for a boundary! What a knock this is from Shafali Verma!

12.3

Tanuja Kanwer to Jemimah Rodrigues, 1 run

79.9kph

Bowls it on middle, Jemimah Rodrigues cuts it to deep covers for one more.

12.2

Tanuja Kanwer to Shafali Verma, 1 run

72.2kph

Slower one, on middle, Shafali Verma moves forward and drills it down the ground for one more.

12.1

Tanuja Kanwer to Jemimah Rodrigues, 1 run

71.3kph

Tossed up, on middle, Jemimah Rodrigues knocks it to long on for one.

End of over 1220 runs

DC: 117/2CRR: 9.75RRR: 1.25

Ball

Shafali Verma:66 (33)

Jemimah Rodrigues:32 (25)

Meghna Singh:2-0-28-0

11.6

Meghna Singh to Shafali Verma, 6 runs

97.5kph

SIX! This is just beautiful to watch! Fuller one, on off, Shafali Verma picks it well and lofts it over long off for a maximum! Just 10 runs needed now!

11.5

Meghna Singh to Jemimah Rodrigues, 1 run

106.8kph

Lands it on middle, Jemimah Rodrigues knocks it to long on for one.

11.4

Meghna Singh to Jemimah Rodrigues, 4 runs

104.8kph

FOUR MORE! Well played! Bowls it on off, Jemimah Rodrigues makes a touch of room and slashes it over extra covers for four more!

Jemimah Rodrigues

Runs: 31(24)SR: 129.17

11.3

Meghna Singh to Jemimah Rodrigues, 4 runs

106.3kph

FOUR! They seem to be in a hurry now! Errs her line down leg, Jemimah Rodrigues uses the pace of the ball and sweeps it fine for a boundary!

11.2

Meghna Singh to Shafali Verma, 1 run

108.2kph

Touch short and on off, Shafali Verma pulls it to cow corner for one.

11.1

Meghna Singh to Shafali Verma, 4 runs

105.7kph

FOUR! Excellent from Shafali Verma! Back of a length and on off, Shafali Verma hangs back and lofts it over extra covers for a boundary. That is sublime!

100 Runs for the teamDelhi Capitals

Runs: 101/2

End of over 1115 runs

DC: 97/2CRR: 8.82RRR: 3.33

Ball

6
1
4
1(1WD)
1
1
1

Shafali Verma:55 (30)

Jemimah Rodrigues:23 (22)

Mannat Kashyap:2-0-18-0

10.6

Mannat Kashyap to Shafali Verma, 1 run

73.8kph

Tossed up, on off, Shafali Verma drives it to covers for one.

10.5

Mannat Kashyap to Jemimah Rodrigues, 1 run

Fuller one, on leg, Jemimah Rodrigues drills it to long on for one.

10.4

Mannat Kashyap to Shafali Verma, 1 run

77.0kph

Lands it on off, Shafali Verma knocks it to long off for one.

10.4

Mannat Kashyap to Shafali Verma, 1 run

77.5kph

Wide! Pressure, pressure! Bowls it down leg, Shafali Verma leaves.

10.3

Mannat Kashyap to Shafali Verma, 4 runs

77.1kph

FOUR! FIFTY up for Shafali Verma! Her third fifty in this Women's T20 League! Bowls it outside off, Shafali Verma punches it through covers for a boundary!

Shafali Verma

Runs: 53(28)SR: 189.29

10.2

Mannat Kashyap to Jemimah Rodrigues, 1 run

76.4kph

Bowls it on middle, Jemimah Rodrigues flicks it to mid-wicket for one.

10.1

Mannat Kashyap to Jemimah Rodrigues, 6 runs

74.4kph

SIX! Take one from Jemimah Rodrigues too! Bowls it on middle, Jemimah Rodrigues gets low and lofts it magnificently over long off for a biggie!

End of over 1012 runs

DC: 82/2CRR: 8.20RRR: 4.50

Ball

Jemimah Rodrigues:15 (19)

Shafali Verma:49 (27)

Ashleigh Gardner:2-0-28-0

9.6

Ashleigh Gardner to Jemimah Rodrigues, 1 run

79.8kph

Short, on middle, Jemimah Rodrigues pulls it to deep square leg for one.

9.5

Ashleigh Gardner to Jemimah Rodrigues, no run

79.3kph

Tossed up, on off, Jemimah Rodrigues punches it to covers.

9.4

Ashleigh Gardner to Shafali Verma, 1 run

94.7kph

This is smart batting! Bowls it on middle, Shafali Verma flicks it to deep mid-wicket for one.

9.3

Ashleigh Gardner to Shafali Verma, 6 runs

85.8kph

SIX! Even better! Tossed up, on middle, Shafali Verma gets low and lofts it downtown as this one sails all the way. Massive hit!

9.2

Ashleigh Gardner to Shafali Verma, 4 runs

89.3kph

FOUR! She won't wait for long! Short, on off, Shafali Verma rocks back and pulls it magnificiently over mid-wicket for a boundary!

9.1

Ashleigh Gardner to Shafali Verma, no run

88.5kph

Bowls it on off, Shafali Verma punches it to mid off.

End of over 96 runs

DC: 70/2CRR: 7.78RRR: 5.18

Ball

Jemimah Rodrigues:14 (17)

Shafali Verma:38 (23)

Tanuja Kanwer:3-1-12-1

8.6

Tanuja Kanwer to Jemimah Rodrigues, no run

Slower one, on middle, Jemimah Rodrigues blocks it back.

8.5

Tanuja Kanwer to Shafali Verma, 1 run

74.8kph

Bowls it on middle and leg, Shafali Verma flicks it to mid-wicket for one.

8.4

Tanuja Kanwer to Jemimah Rodrigues, 1 run

76.6kph

Full, on off, Jemimah Rodrigues drives it to covers for one.

8.3

Tanuja Kanwer to Shafali Verma, 1 run

71.6kph

Flighted up, on middle, Shafali Verma looks to loft it but gets the upper part of her bat. It carries back towards the bowler. He makes an attempt to take it but just gets her hands as the ball rolls towards mid on. They cross.

8.2

Tanuja Kanwer to Jemimah Rodrigues, 1 run

77.0kph

Tossed up, on middle, Jemimah Rodrigues flicks it to backward square leg for one.

8.1

Tanuja Kanwer to Jemimah Rodrigues, 2 runs

Bowls it on off, Jemimah Rodrigues paddles it fine for a brace.

End of over 83 runs

DC: 64/2CRR: 8.00RRR: 5.25

Ball

Jemimah Rodrigues:10 (13)

Shafali Verma:36 (21)

Mannat Kashyap:1-0-3-0

7.6

Mannat Kashyap to Jemimah Rodrigues, 1 run

Bowls it outside off, Jemimah Rodrigues guides it to thrid man for one.

7.5

Mannat Kashyap to Jemimah Rodrigues, no run

74.8kph

Bowls it down leg, Jemimah Rodrigues looks to block it but wears it on her pads. A stifled appeal but turned down.

7.4

Mannat Kashyap to Shafali Verma, 1 run

76.6kph

Slower one, on middle, Shafali Verma flicks it to mid-wicket for one.

7.3

Mannat Kashyap to Shafali Verma, no run

79.5kph

Bowls it on off, Shafali Verma cuts it to the fielder at covers.

7.2

Mannat Kashyap to Jemimah Rodrigues, 1 run

75.6kph

Bowls it on leg, Jemimah Rodrigues turns it to square leg for one.

7.1

Mannat Kashyap to Jemimah Rodrigues, no run

78.3kph

Touch short and on middle, Jemimah Rodrigues eases it to mid on.

4:09 PM IST Strategic break! Delhi have lost Meg Lanning and Alice Capsey but Shafali Verma is on fire ably supported by Jemimah Rodrigues. They look well set in the middle and are heading towards another victory! Gujarat Women will need to come up with something special if they need to pull the game from here on. Let's see how it pans out...

End of over 716 runs

DC: 61/2CRR: 8.71RRR: 5.07

Ball

Shafali Verma:35 (19)

Jemimah Rodrigues:8 (9)

Ashleigh Gardner:1-0-16-0

6.6

Ashleigh Gardner to Shafali Verma, 6 runs

94.6kph

SIX! Oh, my word! A half tracker from Ashleigh Gardner, Shafali Verma stays in her crease and lofts it down the ground for a maximum! Massive hit!

Shafali Verma

Runs: 35(19)SR: 184.21

6.5

Ashleigh Gardner to Jemimah Rodrigues, 1 run

79.3kph

Slower one, on middle, Jemimah Rodrigues flic it to square leg for one.

6.4

Ashleigh Gardner to Shafali Verma, 1 run

92.6kph

Bowls it on off, Shafali Verma knocks it to long on for one.

6.3

Ashleigh Gardner to Jemimah Rodrigues, 1 run

79.8kph

Lands it on middle, Jemimah Rodrigues flicks it to mid-wicket for one.

6.2

Ashleigh Gardner to Shafali Verma, 1 run

87.6kph

Bowls it on leg, Shafali Verma tickles it fine for one.

6.1

Ashleigh Gardner to Shafali Verma, 6 runs

79.3kph

SIX! Right out of the screws! Fuller one, on off, Shafali Verma dances down the wicket and heaves it over long on for a maximum!

50 Runs for the teamDelhi Capitals

Runs: 51/2

End of over 66 runs

DC: 45/2CRR: 7.50RRR: 5.85

Ball

Jemimah Rodrigues:6 (7)

Shafali Verma:21 (15)

Tanuja Kanwer:2-1-6-1

5.6

Tanuja Kanwer to Jemimah Rodrigues, no run

72.9kph

Lands it on off, Jemimah Rodrigues blocks it to the mid on fielder.

5.5

Tanuja Kanwer to Jemimah Rodrigues, 4 runs

81.2kph

FOUR! Jemimah Rodrigues finds the gap! Full, outside off, Jemimah Rodrigues gives herself a touch of room and drives it through covers for a boundary!

5.4

Tanuja Kanwer to Shafali Verma, 1 run

79.5kph

Lands it on leg, Shafali Verma flicks it to mid-wicket for one.

5.3

Tanuja Kanwer to Jemimah Rodrigues, 1 run

79.8kph

Slower through the air, Jemimah Rodrigues knocks it to mid on for one.

5.2

Tanuja Kanwer to Jemimah Rodrigues, no run

80.4kph

Bowls it on middle, Jemimah Rodrigues eases it to the fielder at extra covers.

5.1

Tanuja Kanwer to Jemimah Rodrigues, no run

79.5kph

Tossed up, on middle and leg, Jemimah Rodrigues blocks it back.

End of over 58 runs

DC: 39/2CRR: 7.80RRR: 5.86

Ball

Shafali Verma:20 (14)

Jemimah Rodrigues:1 (2)

Meghna Singh:1-0-8-0

4.6

Meghna Singh to Shafali Verma, no run

103.5kph

Bowls it on off, Shafali Verma cuts it to the point fielder.

4.5

Meghna Singh to Shafali Verma, 6 runs

106.5kph

SIX! That's a wow moment from Shafali Verma again! Full, on middle, Shafali Verma stands tall and lofts it downtown for a biggie!

4.4

Meghna Singh to Jemimah Rodrigues, 1 run

106.8kph

Fuller one, on off, Jemimah Rodrigues slashes it to deep covers for one more.

4.3

Meghna Singh to Shafali Verma, 1 run

108.6kph

On a length and on off, Shafali Verma punches it to covers for one.

4.2

Meghna Singh to Shafali Verma, no run

104.6kph

Bowls it outside off again, Shafali Verma leaves it again.

4.1

Meghna Singh to Shafali Verma, no run

Length and outside off, Shafali Verma leaves.

End of over 40 run

DC: 31/2CRR: 7.75RRR: 6

Ball

Jemimah Rodrigues:0 (1)

Shafali Verma:13 (9)

Tanuja Kanwer:1-1-0-1

3.6

Tanuja Kanwer to Jemimah Rodrigues, no run

Full, on off, Jemimah Rodrigues drives it to the cover fielder.

3:56 PM IST Jemimah Rodrigues is the new batter.

3.5

Tanuja Kanwer to Alice Capsey, no run

80.1kph

OUT! CAUGHT! She was feeling the pressure after three dots! Full and on off, Alice Capsey looks to go over covers but gets off the toe end of her bat. It goes straight in the hands of Mannat Kashyap at extra covers who takes a good catch over her head.

Alice Capsey

0 (4b 0x4 0x6)SR: 0.00

c Mannat Kashyap b Tanuja Kanwer

3.4

Tanuja Kanwer to Alice Capsey, no run

79.3kph

Lands it on off, Alice Capsey drives it to the cover fielder.

3.3

Tanuja Kanwer to Alice Capsey, no run

Bowls it on off, Alice Capsey flicks it to the mid on fielder.

3.2

Tanuja Kanwer to Alice Capsey, no run

Bowls it on off, Alice Capsey flicks it to mid-wicket.

3:53 PM IST Alice Capsey walks in.

3.1

Tanuja Kanwer to Meg Lanning, no run

77.9kph

OUT! RUN OUT! A much-needed wicket for the Gujarat Women side! Bowls it on off, Meg Lanning taps it to covers and goes for a quick single but there was never a run. Laura Wolvaardt throws it back towards Beth Mooney who whips off the bails. The umpires check for a replay and it shows that Meg Lanning dive fell just short!

Meg Lanning

18 (10b 4x4 0x6)SR: 180.00

run out (Laura Wolvaardt / Beth Mooney)

End of over 312 runs

DC: 31/0CRR: 10.33RRR: 5.64

Ball

Shafali Verma:13 (9)

Meg Lanning:18 (9)

Shabnam Shakil:2-0-15-0

2.6

Shabnam Shakil to Shafali Verma, 4 runs

FOUR! Well played! Bowls it down leg, Shafali Verma uses the pace of the ball and flicks it through backward square leg for a boundary!

2.5

Shabnam Shakil to Shafali Verma, no run

105.5kph

Errs her line down leg, Shafali Verma looks to flick it but gets a blow on her pads. An appeal but turned down.

2.4

Shabnam Shakil to Shafali Verma, no run

107.5kph

Length and on off, Shafali Verma defends it to the cover fielder.

2.3

Shabnam Shakil to Shafali Verma, no run

108.6kph

Bowls it on off, Shafali Verma blocks it back.

2.2

Shabnam Shakil to Shafali Verma, 4 runs

104.1kph

FOUR AGAIN! This is excellent start from the Delhi openers! Errs her line down leg, Shafali Verma rocks back and tickles it fone for a boundary!

2.1

Shabnam Shakil to Shafali Verma, 4 runs

102.9kph

FOUR! Shafali Verma joins the party! They seem to be in a hurry! Bowls it on middle, Shafali Verma picks it well and lofts it downtown for a boundary!

End of over 216 runs

DC: 19/0CRR: 9.50RRR: 6

Ball

Meg Lanning:18 (9)

Shafali Verma:1 (3)

Kathryn Bryce:1-0-16-0

1.6

Kathryn Bryce to Meg Lanning, 4 runs

92.0kph

FOUR AGAIN! Oh, my word! This is excellent! Lands it outside off, Meg Lanning hangs back and cuts it through covers as the ball races away!

1.5

Kathryn Bryce to Meg Lanning, no run

Bowls it on off, Meg Lanning blocks it back.

1.4

Kathryn Bryce to Meg Lanning, 4 runs

91.1kph

FOUR AGAIN! Three in a row! Errs her line down leg, Meg Lanning swivels and pulls it through fine leg for four again!

1.3

Kathryn Bryce to Meg Lanning, 4 runs

FOUR MORE! Too good from Meg Lanning! Lands it outside off again, Meg Lanning goes deep in her crease and cuts it through the backward point region!

1.2

Kathryn Bryce to Meg Lanning, 4 runs

90.4kph

FOUR! She won't wait for too long! Off pace on a length and outside off, Meg Lanning hangs back and times it magnificently through point! Easy pickings!

1.1