• Delhi Capitals made a dominant start in Match 10 of WPL 2025 as their bowlers ripped through Gujarat Giants' top order in the powerplay.

  • Marizanne Kapp and Shikha Pandey led the charge for Delhi against Gujarat.

WPL 2025 [WATCH]: Delhi Capitals bowlers rip through Gujarat Giants in a powerplay carnage
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Delhi Capitals (DC) made a dominant start in Match 10 of Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 as their bowlers ripped through Gujarat Giants’ (GG) top order in the powerplay at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. Marizanne Kapp and Shikha Pandey led the charge, striking early to leave Gujarat Giants reeling at 20/4 within the first five overs. Harleen Deol, Phoebe Litchfield, Beth Mooney and Kashvee Gautam fell cheaply as Delhi’s disciplined bowling attack exposed Gujarat’s batting frailties.

Marizanne Kapp strikes early to dismantle the Gujarat Giants’ top-order

The Capitals came out firing on all cylinders in the powerplay, with Kapp leading the charge in a devastating opening spell. The damage began on the first ball of her second over when she produced a textbook outswinger with Deol fishing at it outside. The extra movement off the surface forced an indecisive poke, resulting in a straightforward catch to wicketkeeper Sarah Bryce. Deol, who had been promoted to open, never looked comfortable and departed for 5 off 10 balls, giving Delhi an early breakthrough.

If that wasn’t enough, Kapp delivered another lethal blow just three balls later, trapping Litchfield LBW with a sharp in-swinging delivery. The Australian batter misjudged the length, failing to account for the late movement and was caught plumb in front. A desperate review only confirmed her fate, as Hawk-Eye showed all three reds, making it a golden start for Kapp and the Capitals. The Giants were reeling at 16/2, with both openers back in the pavilion.

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Shikha Pandey continues the wreckage with twin strikes

If Giants thought things couldn’t get worse, Shikha ensured their misery deepened. With her very second delivery of the match, Pandey exacted revenge on Mooney, who had struck her for a boundary earlier. Pandey cleverly adjusted her angle and came around the wicket, angling the ball into Mooney. The Giants former captain attempted a pick-up shot towards the longer boundary, but mistimed it completely, offering a simple catch to Niki Prasad at long leg. The Capitals’ camp erupted in joy as Mooney departed for 10 off 11 balls, leaving her team in disarray at 20/3.

Pandey wasn’t done yet. The very next ball, she delivered a well-directed short-pitched delivery that climbed sharply on Gautam. The batter attempted a pull shot but was completely undone by the steep bounce, skying it high towards deep midwicket. Once again, Niki positioned herself perfectly, sprinting in and diving forward to grab an outstanding low catch. With two wickets in two balls, Pandey had completely rattled Gujarat’s top order, reducing them to 20/4 in just 4.3 overs.

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