The road to the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 final runs through Vadodara as the Gujarat Giants (GG) face the Delhi Capitals (DC) in a high-stakes Eliminator. While Delhi has been the picture of consistency, reaching the playoffs in every single season, they find themselves up against a rejuvenated Gujarat side that has already beaten them twice this year.
The stakes couldn’t be higher: the winner will book a date with Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Grand Final on February 5.
After a rocky start to the tournament, Ashleigh Gardner’s side found their rhythm at the perfect time. They finished the league stage in 2nd place with 10 points. Their biggest psychological advantage? They completed a league double over Delhi this season, winning by 4 runs in Navi Mumbai and 3 runs in Vadodara. Sophie Devine has been their MVP, delivering ice-cold final overs in both those victories.
Delhi has been the perennial bridesmaid of the WPL, finishing as runners-up in all three previous editions. They qualified 3rd this year with 8 points. While their form has been a mixed bag, they possess a roster of big-match players. Skipper Jemimah Rodrigues is finding form at the right moment, and their bowling attack, led by the prolific Nandani Sharma, remains one of the league’s most dangerous.
DC-W vs GG-W, WPL 2026 Eliminator: Match details
- Date and Time: February 3; 07:30 pm IST/ 2:00 pm GMT
- Venue: BCA Stadium, Vadodara
DC-W vs GG-W, Head-to-Head Record in WPL
Matches played: 8 | Gujarat Giants won: 4 | Delhi Capitals won: 4| No result: 0
BCA Stadium Pitch Report
The surface at the BCA Stadium in Kotambi has shown noticeable changes over the course of the 2026 season. Once known as a batting-friendly wicket offering true bounce and a quick outfield, it has lately slowed down to provide a more even contest between bat and ball. The black-soil base allows spinners to find grip during the middle overs, although the presence of trimmed grass ensures steady carry with the new ball. Dew remains a significant factor in night matches, frequently reducing the effectiveness of spin and giving the chasing side a clear advantage. With the average first-innings total this season standing at 148, captains winning the toss are expected to opt for bowling first to make the most of the skiddy conditions under lights.
Squads
Gujarat Giants: Ashleigh Gardner (c), Beth Mooney, Sophie Devine, Renuka Singh Thakur, Bharti Fulmali, Titas Sadhu, Kashee Gautam, Kanika Ahuja, Tanuja Kanwer, Georgia Wareham, Anushka Sharma, Happy Kumari, Kim Garth, Yastika Bhatia, Shivani Singh, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Ayushi Soni
Delhi Capitals: Jemimah Rodrigues (c), Shafali Verma, Marzianne Kapp, Niki Prasad, Laura Wolvaardt, Chinelle Henry, Shree Charani, Sneh Rana, Lizelle Lee, Deeya Yadav, Taniyaa Bhatia, Mamatha Madiwala, Nandni Sharma, Lucy Hamilton, Minnu Mani, Alana King
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DC-W vs GG-W, WPL 2026: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- Delhi Capitals Women wins the toss and bowl first
- Gujarat Giants Women’s powerplay score: 40-50
- Gujarat Giants Women’s total score: 160-170
Case 2:
- Gujarat Giants Women wins the toss and bowl first
- Delhi Capitals Women’s powerplay score: 50-60
- Delhi Capitals Women’s total score: 180-190
Match result: Team bowling first to win the match.
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