In a breathtaking display of power-hitting, Sophie Devine of the Gujarat Giants carved her name into the Women's Premier League (WPL) annals by scripting the most expensive over in the tournament's history. The New Zealand superstar unleashed a brutal assault on Delhi Capitals bowler Sneh Rana, plundering a staggering 32 runs in a single over during their clash on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.
A Powerplay Onslaught for the Ages
The match witnessed a dramatic shift in momentum during the final over of the powerplay. With Gujarat Giants openers off to a solid start, the sixth over, bowled by Sneh Rana, turned into a nightmare for Delhi Capitals. Sophie Devine, in scintillating form, went on a rampage, hitting the sequence: 4, 4, 6, 6, 6, 6. The two boundaries were merely a prelude to the devastation that followed, as four consecutive monstrous sixes left the bowler shell-shocked and the spectators in awe.
This explosive over propelled Gujarat Giants to a formidable 80 for no loss after the first six overs, marking one of the highest powerplay totals in WPL history. The 32-run over decisively shattered the previous record of 28 runs, which was conceded by Deepti Sharma in a previous season.
Devine's Blistering Knock Falls Just Short of Century
Sophie Devine's dominance was not confined to that one historic over. She was in supreme touch throughout her innings, dictating terms to the Delhi Capitals bowling attack. She raced to a half-century in just 25 balls and continued her aggressive strokeplay, seemingly on course for a landmark century.
However, her magnificent knock was eventually halted at 95 runs off just 42 deliveries. While she missed becoming the first centurion in the Women's Premier League by a narrow margin, her innings, headlined by the record-shattering over, had already left an indelible mark on the game and the tournament's record books.
Rewriting the WPL Record Books
The carnage in Navi Mumbai has established a new high-water mark for bowling figures in the WPL. Sophie Devine's assault on Sneh Rana's over has set a benchmark that will be tough to surpass. The list of the most expensive overs in WPL history now reads:
- 32 runs - Sneh Rana (DC vs GG, Navi Mumbai 2026)
- 28 runs - Deepti Sharma (UPW vs RCB, Lucknow 2025)
- 27 runs - Tanuja Kanwar (GG vs RCB, Brabourne 2023)
The innings served as a potent reminder of Sophie Devine's game-changing abilities and provided a massive boost to the Gujarat Giants in their campaign. The record-breaking feat at the DY Patil Stadium will be remembered as one of the most explosive moments in the young history of the Women's Premier League.
