It’s been some time, however Ashley Gardner has lastly arrived on the WPL get together. Gujarat Giants went all out for the Australian all-rounder within the public sale, and on Thursday he confirmed why the franchise was proper to wager huge on him. Gardner’s 31-ball 51 not out and a pair of/19 helped Gujarat Giants beat Delhi Capitals by 11 runs to maintain their playoff hopes alive.
It was a very good revenge for the Sneh Rana-led aspect after they misplaced to the Capitals within the first match. Batting first, Giants scored 147 runs for 4 wickets. In response, the Capitals staff was dismissed for 136 runs in 18.4 overs.
Gardner’s half-century proved to be a match-winning innings for the Giants. They had been 64 for two after 12 overs, however scored 83 runs within the subsequent eight overs. Gardner added 81 runs for the third wicket with Laura Wolvaardt (57 off 45 balls). The Aussie not solely fueled the orthodox begin however helped the Giants flourish.
A blistering half century 👌
A major bowling contribution 👍for his all-round efficiency, @agardner97 gained the participant of the match award as @GujaratGiants Beat #DC By 11 runs.
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Wolvaardt modified gears and smashed Jess Jonassen for 15 runs in an over that included a six and two fours. At one stage, the South African was struggling for 26 off 30 balls, however was dismissed for 31 within the subsequent 15.
After dropping Sophia Dunkley (4) within the first over, the Giants took a conservative strategy. A 49-run stand between Harleen Deol (31 off 33b) and Wolvaardt steadied the ship, however each chewed up too many deliveries. The Giants’ innings was going nowhere till Mali modified the momentum together with his fearless strokeplay.
For the Capitals, Jess Jonassen (2/38), Marijan Kapp (1/24) and Arundhati Reddy (1/25) shared the spoils.
In reply, Shafali Verma began off with a six off Tanuja Kanwar however the bowler bought the final giggle when the Capitals opener was bowled on a deflection.
In the following innings, Ellyse Capsy appeared in a rush and scored 22 off 11 balls, hitting two fours off Kim Garth and two huge sixes off Gardner within the first over.
Good margin recreation!
@GujaratGiants Are again to profitable methods and the way 🙌
nice efficiency by #GG To win by 11 runs and get 2️⃣ very important factors ✅
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– Women’s Premier League (WPL) (@wplt20) March 16, 2023
The recreation went in favor of Gujarat Giants within the final over of the powerplay. Rana lbw his counterpart Meg Lanning (18 off 15b) after which a mix-up ended Capsy’s keep.
The Capitals had misplaced momentum however Kapp (36 off 29 balls) chased them down earlier than hitting a direct hit from Ashwini Kumari.
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– Women’s Premier League (WPL) (@wplt20) March 16, 2023
Capitals had been reeling at 100 for 8, however Arundhati Reddy had different concepts. The all-rounder used the lengthy deal with effectively and swung the momentum again to his staff. But Kim Garth (2/18) despatched again Arundhati to finish the Capitals’ resistance.
Brief scores: Gujarat Giants 147/4 (Ashleigh Gardner 51 not out, Laura Wolvaardt 57; Jess Jonassen 2/38) dismiss Delhi Capitals for 136 in 18.4 overs (Marijan Kapp 36, Arundhati Reddy 25; Ashley Gardner 2) /19, Kim) Garth 2/18, Tanuja Kanwar 2/28) by 11 runs
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
