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Delhi Capitals storm into fourth straight WPL final with dominant win

The Delhi Capitals secured a comfortable seven-wicket victory over the Gujarat Giants to book their place in the Women's Premier League final for the fourth consecutive season. Chasing 169, the Capitals' chase was anchored by a powerful opening stand between Lizelle Lee and Shafali Verma. Skipper Jemimah Rodrigues then provided a decisive, quickfire innings to steer the team home with 26 balls to spare. Director of Cricket Sourav Ganguly hailed the team's "absolutely brilliant show" in a social media comment.

Key Points: DC reach 4th consecutive WPL final, Ganguly hails team

  • DC reach fourth consecutive WPL final
  • Clinical chase of 169 target
  • Lee and Rodrigues lead batting charge
  • Victory sealed with 26 balls to spare
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'Absolutely brilliant show': Ganguly hails DC's performance after they march into fourth straight WPL final

Delhi Capitals beat Gujarat Giants by 7 wickets to enter their fourth straight Women's Premier League final. Sourav Ganguly praises the brilliant performance.

"Absolutely brilliant show. - Sourav Ganguly"

New Delhi, Feb 4

The Delhi Capitals clinched a seven-wicket win against the Gujarat Giants on Tuesday to seal their spot in the Women's Premier League final for the fourth consecutive time in as many editions of the tournament, and former India captain and DC's Director of Cricket Sourav Ganguly hailed the team's efforts by dropping a comment on all-rounder Marizanne Kapp's social media post.

Ganguly is heavily involved with the Delhi women's team, overseeing overall strategy, squad formation, and team development, including handling the auction process for the WPL team.

Kapp shared a post on her X handle on Wednesday after DC made it to the final on Tuesday, and wrote, "This is special, 4 finals in 4 years! Couldn't be happier! What a team, what a franchise! So so special! Team DC, Thank you Jesus."

On this, Ganguly commented, "Absolutely brilliant show."

Asked to respond to Gujarat's 168/7, Delhi wasted little time asserting control and completed the task with ease, courtesy of a clinical batting display led by Lizelle Lee and skipper Jemimah Rodrigues. Lee was particularly severe on anything loose, peppering the boundary with authority, while Shafali played the perfect foil with brisk support. The opening stand of 89 runs was broken in the eighth over when Lee was trapped lbw by Georgia Wareham for a fluent 43 off 24 balls, an innings studded with eight fours and a six.

Shafali followed soon after for 31 off 21, but the brief double blow did little to derail Delhi's momentum. Skipper Jemimah took charge in trademark fashion, rotating the strike smartly before unfurling a range of strokes against the spinners. Laura Wolvaardt provided calm assurance at the other end, ensuring the chase never drifted off course.

Rodrigues' 41 off just 23 balls, laced with four boundaries and a six, effectively sealed the contest. When she was dismissed with the team at 160/3 in the 15th over, Delhi were already within touching distance. Wolvaardt remained unbeaten on 32 off 24 deliveries, while Kapp finished the job with a quick cameo as Delhi reached 169/3 with 26 balls to spare.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Lizelle Lee was on fire! 43 off 24 balls set the perfect platform. The opening partnership broke the back of the chase. DC's batting lineup is just too strong for anyone this season.
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Aman W
While the win is fantastic, we must also appreciate Gujarat Giants for putting up a fight. 168 is a decent total, but DC's batting was simply clinical. Hope the final is a closer contest!
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Sarah B
It's great to see Dada so involved and passionate about the women's team. His experience is invaluable. The way the team chased down the target with 26 balls to spare shows their confidence. Well done!
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Karthik V
Shafali and Jemimah are the future of Indian batting. Their fearlessness is a joy to watch. Winning with such ease sends a strong message to the other finalist. Trophy coming home to Delhi? 🏆
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Nisha Z
Respectfully, while the batting was brilliant, I feel the article glosses over the bowling effort. Restricting a team to 168 on a good batting track was crucial. Kapp and the bowlers set it up.
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Michael C
The consistency of this franchise is remarkable. Building a team that reaches the final every single year is a testament to great

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