Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Giants have already played two thrilling matches against each other in this season’s Women’s Premier League, and both games were decided by very small margins. In their first meeting at the D.Y. Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on January 11, Gujarat Giants scored a massive 209 runs and then managed to stop Delhi Capitals at 205 for five, winning the match by just four runs. The second clash, played last week at the Kotambi Stadium, was equally exciting, with the Giants once again holding their nerve to win by three runs.
🚨🚨 Sophie Devine is on Peak while defending scores in final over.
M4: GG vs DC – Devine defended 6 runs, and GG won by 4 runs M17: GG vs DC – Devine defended 8 runs, and GG won by 3 runs— A N U J (@Hello_anuj) January 28, 2026
Now, the two teams will meet again in the Eliminator on Tuesday, where the pressure will be much higher. The winner will move on to the final on Thursday to face Royal Challengers Bengaluru, while the losing team will see its title hopes end just short of the finish line.There is very little difference between the two sides in terms of form and quality. Both teams struggled a bit in the early part of the tournament but have improved at the right time. Gujarat Giants, led by Ashleigh Gardner, have won their last three matches and look confident. Delhi Capitals have also been strong, winning three of their last four games as they head into the knockout stage.
In such an important match, experienced players are expected to make the biggest impact. For Gujarat Giants, Sophie Devine has been outstanding throughout the tournament. The 36-year-old from New Zealand has scored 237 runs in eight innings at a fast scoring rate. She has also been very effective with the ball, leading the wicket-takers list with 17 wickets, making her one of the most valuable players in the competition.Delhi Capitals have relied more on teamwork rather than individual brilliance. With the new ball, Chinelle Henry and Marizanne Kapp have provided early breakthroughs. At the death, Nandani Sharma has impressed with her pace variations and calmness under pressure. In the batting department, most of the runs have come from Lizelle Lee and Laura Wolvaardt, who have given DC solid starts.
Grace Harris’ scores in this season
25 (12) vs MI
85 (40) vs UPW
17 (8) vs GG
1 (4) vs DC
1 (3) vs GG
9 (13) vs DC
15 (9) vs MI
75 (37) vs UPW*
pic.twitter.com/kayCMtjNMn— Kuldeep (@Kuldeep2250) January 29, 2026
Captain Jemimah Rodrigues, in her first season as leader, has also played several important innings and shown maturity in big moments. Her leadership and batting will be crucial in such a high-pressure match.If both teams perform at their best, fans can expect another exciting and closely fought contest, adding yet another classic chapter to this growing rivalry in the Women’s Premier League.
