Heartbreak in the Women’s Premier League 2026: Delhi Capitals crumbled by three runs to Gujarat Giants, and captain Jemimah Rodrigues now grapples with a 12 lakh fine for slow over-rate. The Tuesday thriller has left DC’s season in jeopardy.
Per the official release, the sanction enforces the league’s conduct code for over-rate lapses—Rodrigues’ initial offence this campaign. Such measures aim to uphold game tempo, a priority in modern T20 formats.
Points table tremors: DC at fourth with six points from seven, NRR -0.164. February 1’s clash with UP Warriors becomes do-or-die for postseason dreams.
Tactically, DC’s toss-win and bowling choice contained Gujarat at 174/9. The chase ignited via Sneha Rana’s 29 (15b) and Nikki Prasad’s explosive 47 (24b), their 70-run alliance nearly scripting a heist.
Sophie Devine’s last-over masterclass—nine runs defended—dashed those hopes, gifting Gujarat a season sweep against DC.
Beyond the fine, this episode probes deeper issues like resource allocation and match tempo. Rodrigues’ resolve will define Delhi’s fate, turning adversity into fuel for their critical finale.