With dominating win vs Gujarat Giants, DC dethrone RCB as table-toppers

2025-02-25 17:28:28

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Delhi Capitals surged to the top of the Women’s Premier League 2025 points table after defeating Gujarat Giants by six wickets on February 25 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. This victory marked a significant shift, as Royal Challengers Bengaluru slipped to second following consecutive losses to Mumbai Indians and UP Warriorz.

Gujarat Giants, meanwhile, found themselves at the bottom of the table, a position they also occupied in the first two seasons. They have two points and a net run rate of -0.974, necessitating a string of wins to climb the standings.

In the match, Delhi Capitals restricted Gujarat to 127 for nine, thanks to strong bowling from Marizanne Kapp, Shikha Pandey, and Annabel Sutherland. Bharti Fulmali’s unbeaten 40 helped the Giants reach a respectable total. Delhi’s chase was anchored by a 74-run partnership between Shafali Verma and Jess Jonassen, with Jonassen scoring a crucial 61 off 32 balls to seal the win in just 15.2 overs. This victory solidified Delhi’s position as table-toppers, mirroring their performance in the first two editions of the tournament.