Sneh Rana disclosed that the atmosphere in the camp was positive from the start, and they played excellent cricket in all three departments. Gujarat Giants responded emphatically with a thrilling 11-run win over second-placed Delhi Capitals to keep their hopes of reaching the Women's Premier League play-offs alive in the inaugural season.

The Giants win their second game of the season after defending a 148-run goal against a powerhouse Delhi batting lineup. Sneh Rana, the captain, was pleased with her bowlers' performance, believing that Meg Lanning's wicket was the game's turning moment. "A smile is always present. Based on the circumstances, we believed 150 was reasonable.

Lanning's was a large wicket that we liked. Kim got us off to a great start, and momentum was on our side. The two-wicket overturned the game. "Whoever contributes, it's good," she said during the post-match ceremony.

Overseas stars Laura Wolvaardt and Ashleigh Gardner played responsible knocks of 57 and 51 not out as they shared a vital 81-run third-wicket partnership off 53 balls.

Rana stated that the atmosphere in the camp was positive from the start, and they played excellent cricket in all three departments. "We discussed having two strong stands, and that happened today. Right from the start, everyone was upbeat. We went there resolved saying 'we had to do it'. "We were strong in all three areas and came through," Sneh continued. In a 148-run chase, Delhi Capitals could only manage 136 in 18.4 overs.

Despite Marizanne Kapp's 36 points and Arundhati Reddy's lovely cameo of 25, Delhi are still hoping for a top-three finish due to a lack of support and some run-outs. Gujarat, according to Delhi captain Meg Lanning, were 20-25 runs under par, and her batters threw away wickets in the pursuit. "They bowled well but we played poor shots and lost away wickets through runouts.

It's a frustrating game, but that's how it works. Our bowlers bowled well, and I thought they were 20-25 under average." She was also critical of her own shot after being dismissed for 18 by her counterpart Rana, which changed the momentum in Gujarat's favor. "My exit strategy was bad. I was crossing the line on a course where I should have been playing straight.

That occurred a few times. "The runouts were also terrible," said skipper Meg Lanning. Meg was also pleased with all-rounder Harleen Deol's three-over performance of 1/27. "We discussed her and had information about her. She placed the ball correctly and was rewarded. It's been a hectic competition so far; on the rest day, I'll relax by the pool."