Try GOLD - Free
GG wins Devine’s knock pips Nandani’s hat-trick
Hindustan Times Ludhiana
|January 12, 2026
Ina thrilling contest where two openers well into their thirties showcased the value that class and experience can still carry in T20 cricket, Sophie Devine's 42-ball 95 trumped Lizelle Lee’s 54-ball 86 as Gujarat Giants (GG) beat Delhi Capitals (DO) byfour runs in the Women’s Premier League here on Sunday.
Ifitwas the Devine-Lee show at the top with the bat, it was about Nandani Sharma at the death with the ball. The DC pacer conjured a hat-trick and a four-wicket final over, going off for a catch-me-if-you-can run after the final ball of the GG innings.
But it was Devine who flexed her arms after the final ball of the DC chase, defending 7 off 6 balls after removing Jemimah Rod-riguesand a set Laura Wolvaardt.
In the end, the target of 210 remained a tad too stiff for DC, who've begun the season with two defeats. New DC captain Rodrigues has some thinking to do, while Ashleigh Gardner can savour GG's win-win start.
This story is from the January 12, 2026 edition of Hindustan Times Ludhiana.
Subscribe to Magzter GOLD to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 10,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
MORE STORIES FROM Hindustan Times Ludhiana
Hindustan Times Ludhiana
Air India eyes cost cuts amid West Asia crisis
Tata Sons-owned Air India is considering a series of cost-rationalisation measures, including salary cuts for senior executives, reduced variable pay and continued curtailment of flight operations until around September, amid mounting financial pressure and operational disruptions linked to the ongoing West Asia conflict, people aware of the development said.
1 mins
May 08, 2026
Hindustan Times Ludhiana
Tech bodies oppose IT Rules amendments
Two industry bodies representing companies such as Google, Meta and other social media intermediaries have opposed all of Centre's proposed amendments to the Information Technology (IT) Rules, 2021, arguing that the changes would expand government control over online content and create regulatory uncertainty for digital platforms, AI companies and creators.
1 mins
May 08, 2026
Hindustan Times Ludhiana
Govt weighs security upgrade for Adhikari
The Centre is likely to upgrade BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari’s security cover from the existing Z to the highest level, Z-plus, following the killing of his longtime personal assistant on Wednesday night in what appears to be a targeted attack, people aware of the matter said.
1 mins
May 08, 2026
Hindustan Times Ludhiana
Marsh century gives LSG first win after four defeats
In the shortest format of the game, one can hope for a change in fortunes even in tough conditions.
2 mins
May 08, 2026
Hindustan Times Ludhiana
Op Sindoor: PM, mins change social media DPs
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday changed the display pictures on his social media handles to mark one year of Operation Sindoor and asked everyone to do the same as a mark of respect to the armed forces and their success.
1 min
May 08, 2026
Hindustan Times Ludhiana
WHO chief warns of more hantavirus cases
The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday that more cases of the hantavirus could emerge but expected the outbreak to be “limited” if precautions are taken, after the disease killed three passengers from a cruise ship.
2 mins
May 08, 2026
Hindustan Times Ludhiana
Telcos oppose TRAI push for more voice-only plans
What started as a consumer-choice issue is turning into a larger debate over telecom tariffs, digital adoption and even future network investments.
2 mins
May 08, 2026
Hindustan Times Ludhiana
DORMANT JAN DHAN ACCOUNTS RISE TO 26% AT PSU BANKS
The usage gap in India’s flagship financial inclusion programme has widened further, with inactive zero-balance accounts under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) surging to 26% at 143.83 million at state-run banks, while falling to 36% at 6.3 million at private banks as of March 2026.
1 min
May 08, 2026
Hindustan Times Ludhiana
WOMEN'S RECURVE TEAM UPSETS KOREA, ENTER WORLD CUP FINAL
The Indian women's recurve archery team defeated a Korean side comprising the world No.1and two newcomers to storm into the final of the Shanghai World Cup on Thursday.
1 min
May 08, 2026
Hindustan Times Ludhiana
Skyroot Aerospace becomes unicorn after $60 mn round
Skyroot Aerospace has secured $60 million in capital at a pre-money valuation of $1.1 billion, pushing the Hyderabad-based launch vehicle startup into unicorn area and displaying the investor confidence in India’s privately-owned space sector.
1 mins
May 08, 2026
Listen
Translate
Change font size