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GG Survive DC Scare as Mooney's 62* Powers Team to 168/7 in WPL Eliminator

Gujarat Giants posted a competitive 168/7 in their 20 overs against Delhi Capitals in the WPL 2026 Eliminator. The innings was anchored by a resilient unbeaten 62 from wicketkeeper-batter Beth Mooney, who held the innings together despite regular wickets falling at the other end. Valuable contributions came from Georgia Wareham (35) and a late cameo from Kashvee Gautam (18 off 10) to boost the total. For the Delhi Capitals, Chinelle Henry was the standout bowler, finishing with figures of 3/35.

Key Points: WPL 2026 Eliminator: Mooney's 62* Guides Gujarat Giants to 168/7

  • Beth Mooney anchors with 62*
  • Georgia Wareham adds crucial 35
  • Kashvee Gautam provides late burst
  • Chinelle Henry takes 3 wickets for DC
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WPL 2026 Eliminator: GG ride on Mooney's unbeaten 62 to survive DC scare and post 168/7

Beth Mooney's unbeaten 62 anchors Gujarat Giants to 168/7 against Delhi Capitals in a tense WPL 2026 Eliminator clash in Vadodara.

"Mooney's undefeated 62 off 51 balls... helped the home team reach a total of 168/7 - Match Report"

Vadodara, Feb 3

Delhi Capitals' bowlers kept the hosts in check, while wicketkeeper-batter Beth Mooney's sluggish yet resilient knock and Gerogia Wareham and Kashvee Gautam's efforts with the willow helped the Gujarat Giants get to a competitive total of 168/7 when the two sides squared off in the crucial and penultimate contest of the Women's Premier League 2026, the Eliminator, here at the BCA Stadium.

Marizanne Kapp conceded six runs in the opening over as Sophie Devine edged a four over the slip cordon, with Gujarat moving to 6/0 after a cautious start. However, Chinelle Henry struck early for Delhi, removing Devine for six as she edged an outswinger to Lizelle Lee at slip, leaving Gujarat one down in the second over.

No. 3 batter Anushka Sharma and Mooney then showed tremendous confidence against Henry and Kapp and scored 29 runs off the next three overs, but Nandni Sharma's double strike in the final over of the powerplay led to Anushka and skipper Ashleigh Gardner's exit off consecutive deliveries as GG reached 48/3 in the first six overs.

DC bowlers kept the opposition batters in check and picked up wickets at regular intervals. While Mooney tried to score runs from one end, she kept losing partners on the other. She found an able pair in Georgia Wareham as the duo stitched a slow but valuable 61-run stand in the middle-overs before Henry broke the partnership.

The West Indies all-rounder took wickets on the second and fourth balls of the 17th over, dismissing Wareham, as Bharti Fulmali headed back to the pavilion. GG gained some relief during the death overs because the DC bowlers struggled significantly. Mooney's undefeated 62 off 51 balls, which she played throughout the entire innings, coupled with Kashvee Gautam's quick 18 off 10 balls, helped the home team reach a total of 168/7 in 20 overs.

Henry was the pick of the bowlers for the Jemimah Rodrigues-led side as she finished with three scalps in her four-over spell.

Brief Scores: Gujarat Giants 168/7 in 20 overs (Beth Mooney 62*, Georgia Wareham 35; Chenille Henry 3/35, Nandni Sharma 2/44) against Delhi Capitals.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Chinelle Henry was brilliant with the ball for DC! Three wickets in an eliminator is top class. But our Indian players need to step up more in these big games. Nandni Sharma got two, which is good, but the batting from our domestic players was a bit shaky today.
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Kashvee Gautam
So proud to see Kashvee Gautam's cameo! 18 off 10 in a pressure situation is exactly what the team needed. She's a real talent from India. Hope she gets more opportunities. The future of Indian women's cricket is bright with players like her in the WPL. 🇮🇳
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Anjali F
The partnership between Mooney and Wareham was the turning point. Slow but steady, they rebuilt the innings. 168 is a good total on this Vadodara pitch. DC's chase won't be easy. Exciting second innings coming up!
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Michael C
Watching from the US. The quality of cricket in WPL keeps getting better every year. Mooney's innings was a masterclass in anchoring. Henry's bowling was fierce. This is why franchise leagues are so great for the women's game globally.
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Vikram M
Respectfully, I think the article focuses too much on the overseas players. Yes, Mooney played well, but what about the Indian domestic bowlers who contained the flow? The headline could highlight Henry's 3-wicket haul more. Just a thought.

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