Lucknow – In an electrifying match at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Gujarat Giants secured a thrilling five-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 on Friday. Chasing a target of 178 runs, Gujarat reached the mark with three balls to spare.
Harleen Deol, who played a sensational knock of 70 runs off 49 balls, was named the Player of the Match. This successful chase now stands among the highest in WPL history. Notably, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) holds the record for the highest chase in the league, having chased down 202 runs against Gujarat Giants earlier this season.
Highest Successful Chases in WPL History:
- 202 Runs – RCB vs Gujarat Giants, Vadodara
- 191 Runs – MI vs Gujarat Giants, Delhi
- 189 Runs – RCB vs Gujarat Giants, Brabourne
- 179 Runs – UP Warriorz vs Gujarat Giants, Brabourne
- 178 Runs – Gujarat Giants vs Delhi Capitals, Lucknow
Meg Lanning’s Explosive Knock Goes in Vain
Delhi Capitals’ skipper Meg Lanning delivered a breathtaking performance, scoring 92 runs off 57 balls. However, her effort was not enough to steer her team to victory. Her innings now ranks as the highest individual score by a player from a losing team in WPL history.
UP Warriorz Eliminated from the Tournament
Gujarat Giants’ win has significantly intensified the race for the playoffs. As a result, UP Warriorz have been knocked out of WPL 2025, while RCB now faces a tough road ahead. RCB must win both of their remaining matches and improve their net run rate to keep their playoff hopes alive.
Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians (with two matches remaining) and Gujarat Giants (with one match left) need just one more win to confirm their playoff spots. With only three league matches left and three teams fighting for two playoff spots, the final phase of WPL 2025 promises to be an exciting spectacle.
