Beth & Harleen Stand Key In GG's Five-Wicket Win Over DC, Says Anjum Chopra
Anjum Chopra praised the crucial 85-run partnership between Beth Mooney and Harleen Deol that led Gujarat Giants to a five-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals in the WPL 2025. Harleen's unbeaten 70 and Beth's 44 were pivotal, with cameos from Ashleigh Gardner and Deandra Dottin sealing the win. Chopra highlighted Harleen's match-winning performance and the importance of their partnership in the successful chase.
Former India captain Anjum Chopra feels that the 85-run partnership between Beth Mooney and Harleen Deol set the tone for Gujarat Giants' 178 chase to register a five-wicket win against Delhi Capitals in the WPL 2025 match on Friday.
Harleen stayed unbeaten on 70, including nine fours and a six, and was awarded Player of the Match. Beth played a knock of 44 runs while captain Ashleigh Gardner and Deandra Dottin played cameo knocks of 22 and 24, respectively.
Anjum said,
"The turning point for Gujarat Giants was Harleen Deol not getting out. Had she lost her wicket at any stage—even after Beth Mooney’s dismissal or during their crucial partnership—it could have been a completely different scenario. Today was one of those days where she was timing the ball beautifully. That cut shot outside the off-stump, followed by the maximum she hit, showcased her class. I’m sure when she gets back to her room and reflects on this innings, she will realize it wasn’t just a good knock—it was a match-winning one. The key factor was the partnership between Beth Mooney and Harleen Deol."
She added,
"Losing an early wicket could have unsettled Gujarat, but that partnership set the pace for the chase. Without it, the game could have played out very differently. In the end, the batter at the crease has to finish the job, and that’s exactly what Harleen did."
Anjum also assessed Delhi Capitals’ bowling performance and said,
"I think Gujarat Giants batted well, but I wouldn’t say Delhi Capitals bowled poorly. They have one of the best bowling line-ups, and they executed their plans well. They built pressure, stayed in the game, and weren’t bowling outside off-stump or straying from their field placements. Players like Deandra Dottin and Ashleigh Gardner have the power to clear the field, and they did just that.”
Meg Lanning's 92 and Shafali Verma's 40 powered Delhi Capitals to 177/5 in 20 overs. For Gujarat, Meghna Singh picked three wickets while Deandra Dottin grabbed two scalps.
-IANS