Twitter Reactions: Marizanne Kapp and Shafali Verma help Delhi Capitals annihilate Gujarat Giants in comprehensive manner

The Meg Lanning-led Delhi Capitals got back to winning ways after they emerged victorious by 10 wickets against Gujarat Giants in match 9 of the ongoing Women’s Premier League (WPL) at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai on Saturday, March 11.

Following the dismal outing against table-toppers Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals outrightly dominated Gujarat Giants in their latest clash. Sneh Rana won the toss and decided to bat first. However, the decision swiftly backfired as Delhi’s Marizanne Kapp dented the rival batting line-up which kept Gujarat reeling throughout the innings.

In under 35 runs, Delhi claimed six wickets as Kapp produced arguably one of her best spells with the ball. She returned magnificent bowling figures of 5/15 in her four overs and by virtue of the same she became the third bowler in the WPL with a five-wicket haul.

In addition to that, Shikha Pandey joined the party and snared a three-wicket haul to restrict Giants to a meagre 105 runs. Meanwhile, Gujarat star all-rounder Kim Garth top-scored for the side and remained unbeaten with her 37-ball 32. 

Supreme show from Shafali Verma during chase  

Delhi already seemed to be the favourites to win the contest after Kapp’s outstanding bowling spell. However, it was Shafali Verma, who displayed her aggressive side with the bat to steer the side to a comprehensive win. 

Right from the word go, the 19-year-old single-handedly energised the crowd with her scintillating batting performance. The explosive batter got her fifty off just 19 balls which included eight boundaries and two maximums.

However, Shafali did not stop just there as she kept asserting her dominance while the rival team had no clue to counter her aggressive batting style. Meanwhile, skipper Meg Lanning just kept rotating the strike and decided to witness the ‘Shafali-show’ as did Gujarat Giants.

Stitching an unbeaten 107-run partnership with Lanning and top-scoring in the contest with 76* runs off 28 balls, Shafali guided her side to a ten-wicket win.

Here is how Twitter buzzed:

BalrajSinghKarakoti 🇮🇳@Ballugreat

Shefali was outstanding toNight #WPL

09:53 PM · Mar 11, 2023

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Honey@Honeydubey01

Fabulous match, Delhi Capitals defeated Gujarat Giants by 10 wickets They chased score of 105 in only 7.1 overs #TATAWPL #WPL #GGvDC #DelhiCapitals #GGvDC

09:52 PM · Mar 11, 2023

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Pandu Raj #WPL@CricketPanduRaj

Fantastic Knock from Shafali Verma, scored 76 runs in just 28 balls #TATAWPL #WPL #GGvDC #DelhiCapitals

09:54 PM · Mar 11, 2023

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Ashvin/अश्विन@ashvinmalviya10

That was just ridiculous 🔥 DC beat GG. 107 runs in just 7.1 overs courtesy of Shafali Verma who scored 76 off just 28 balls. #shafaliverma #GGvDC

09:54 PM · Mar 11, 2023

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𝗔𝗯𝗵𝗶 𝗗𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗹𝗲 🇮🇳❤@Abhi_Dhavale_

Even RCB womens not conceded 100 in 7 overs 😎 #RCB #GGvDC

09:54 PM · Mar 11, 2023

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Farzana Sayed@Farzana__Sayed

It took 7.1 overs without a single wicket's lost to win this match. #shafaliverma is 🐐#GGvDC

09:53 PM · Mar 11, 2023

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Jegan@IamJegan

What has just happened. This is brutal hitting. Adi ovonnum Idi madhri irundhadhu. Take a bow, Shafali 💥🥺 #GGvDC

09:53 PM · Mar 11, 2023

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Arjun@ofdwaparyug

So this game was decided in first 7 overs of both the innings. #GGvDC #WPL

09:52 PM · Mar 11, 2023

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Ash@Ashsay_

Delhi Capitals Women team made a statement here That's some superb bowling by Kapp and powerful hitting from Shafali Verma #TATAIPL #GGvDC

09:52 PM · Mar 11, 2023

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Spider-Mann 🕷️🕸️@spiderman33k

Just Shafali carnival tonight……… brilliant win for DC #GGvDC #DelhiCapitals #WPL

09:52 PM · Mar 11, 2023

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Prajwal Kalappa@PrajwalKalappa

Shafali Verma came Shafali Verma saw Shafali Verma hit all around Ground!!🔥 What a knock to remember!! Take a bow champ!!👏🏻 #shafaliverma #TATAWPL #WPLT20 #WPL2023 #GGvDC

09:51 PM · Mar 11, 2023

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