WPL 2026 Final Locked: Jemimah vs Smriti Clash

Delhi Capitals Women once again underlined their consistency in the Women’s Premier League by reaching their fourth consecutive final. They defeated Gujarat Giants Women by seven wickets in the Eliminator to book a place in the title clash.

Delhi Bowlers Set the Tone

After opting to bowl first, Delhi Capitals Women kept things under control. Their bowlers struck at key moments and restricted Gujarat Giants Women to 168 for 7.

Strong Opening Stand in the Chase

Chasing the target, Delhi made an aggressive start. Shafali Verma and Lizelle Lee added 89 runs for the first wicket and put Gujarat under early pressure.

Shafali scored 31 off 21 balls, while Lee struck 43 off 24 deliveries. Their positive approach ensured Delhi stayed ahead of the required run rate.

Brief Fightback, Calm Response

Gujarat spinner Georgia Wareham provided a brief fightback by dismissing both openers in the same over. Despite this, Delhi remained composed during the chase.

Jemimah and Wolvaardt Seal the Win

Jemimah Rodrigues scored 41, while Laura Wolvaardt stayed unbeaten on 32. They guided the innings steadily and kept the situation under control.

Marizanne Kapp finished the match with the winning runs to take Delhi into another final.

Gujarat’s Effort with the Bat

Earlier, Gujarat depended heavily on captain Beth Mooney, who scored an unbeaten 62. Wareham added 35, but regular wickets prevented Gujarat from posting a bigger total.

Key Contributions with the Ball

For Delhi, Chinelle Henry picked up three wickets. Nandini Sharma also impressed with two early breakthroughs.

Final Clash Confirmed

Delhi Capitals Women will now face Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women in the final on Thursday, setting up a high profile WPL title showdown.