WPL: Harleen Deol stars in Gujarat Giants’ thrilling win over Delhi Capitals | Cricket Information – The Occasions of India
NEW DELHI: Harleen Deol struck a stunning half-century as Gujarat Giants secured their spot within the Ladies’s Premier League Eliminator with a five-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals in Lucknow on Friday.
Delhi Capitals, who had already certified for the playoffs, posted a aggressive complete of 177 for 5, using on Lanning’s excellent 57-ball 92 that included 15 boundaries and a six.
Gujarat’s profitable chase was then led by Harleen’s unbeaten 70 runs off 49 balls and Beth Mooney’s 44 runs from 35 balls.The ending touches have been supplied by captain Ashleigh Gardner and Deandra Dottin, who scored 22 and 24 runs respectively.
The win was Giants third in a row.
Gujarat misplaced their first wicket early when Dayalan Hemalatha was caught by Lanning off Shikha Pandey’s bowling. Mooney and Deol then fashioned an important 84-run partnership for the second wicket.
The pair skillfully managed the chase, notably scoring 15 runs within the ninth over bowled by Annabel Sutherland. Their partnership ended when Minnu Mani dismissed Mooney, who was caught by Sutherland whereas trying an aggressive shot.
The match’s momentum shifted within the 18th over when Dottin hit Jess Jonassen for 2 fours and a six. Nevertheless, Jonassen struck again by dismissing each Dottin and Phoebe Litchfield off consecutive deliveries.
Gujarat wanted 16 runs from the ultimate two overs. Kashvee Gautam’s six off Shikha Pandey within the penultimate over left them requiring seven runs within the final over, which they efficiently achieved.
Earlier, Delhi Capitals’ innings started strongly with Lanning and Shafali Verma placing up a fast 83-run opening partnership in 9 overs. Verma scored 40 runs off 27 balls, together with three fours and three sixes, earlier than being caught by Litchfield.
Lanning maintained her aggressive strategy at the same time as Delhi misplaced Jonassen and Jemimah Rodrigues in fast succession. Annabel Sutherland briefly supported Lanning with a 14-run cameo earlier than departing.
Lanning’s spectacular innings ended at 92 runs when she was bowled by Dottin within the innings’ penultimate ball. She missed the road of a slower, back-of-length supply whereas trying a giant shot.
Gujarat’s bowling assault was led by Meghna Singh, who took three wickets for 35 runs, whereas Dottin claimed two wickets for 37 runs.
