Delhi Capitals face Gujarat Giants in a high-stakes WPL Eliminator with a spot in the final on the line. Here’s a complete match preview including predicted playing XIs, pitch conditions, and the latest weather forecast ahead of the knockout clash.
Delhi Capitals VS Gujarat Giants
The Women’s Premier League 2026 has delivered plenty of excitement, and the knockout stage is now underway. Defending champions Mumbai Indians have been knocked out in the league stage itself, while Royal Challengers Bengaluru, winners of the second season, have already secured their place in the final.
The second finalist will be decided in the Eliminator clash between Delhi Capitals Women (DC-W) and Gujarat Giants Women (GG-W). The match will be played on Tuesday, February 3, at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara, with the action starting at 7:30 PM IST.
A maiden #TATAWPL final for @Giant_Cricket? 🧡
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Or a 4⃣th consecutive final for @DelhiCapitals? 💙
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Gujarat Giants
Gujarat Giants come into this match with strong confidence. They have already beaten Delhi Capitals twice in the league stage this season. Sophie Devine played a key role in both victories, delivering important performances with the bat. Gujarat will be hoping she can once again rise to the occasion and help the team reach their first-ever WPL final.
Delhi Capitals
Delhi Capitals, on the other hand, will be eager to change the script. Despite losing twice to Gujarat this season, DC-W have been one of the most consistent teams in the tournament’s history. They are aiming to reach the WPL final for the fourth season in a row, an achievement that would underline their dominance in the competition. Led by Jemimah Rodrigues, Delhi will rely on their experienced international stars to deliver under pressure.
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The head-to-head record between the two teams is perfectly balanced. They have faced each other eight times in the WPL so far, with both sides winning four matches each. This makes the Eliminator an evenly poised and high-stakes contest.
Weather conditions in Vadodara are expected to be humid on match day, with the temperature hovering around 28°C and humidity close to 48 percent. These conditions could test the players’ fitness, especially in the second half of the match.
The pitch at the BCA Stadium is known to be batting-friendly. The surface offers good bounce, the outfield is quick, and the boundaries are short. Bowlers have found it difficult to control the run flow here, making this venue ideal for a high-scoring game.
Both teams are likely to field strong playing XIs packed with match-winners. With a place in the final on the line, fans can expect a thrilling contest between two evenly matched sides.
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GG-W: Beth Mooney (wk), Sophie Devine, Anushka Sharma, Ashleigh Gardner (c), Georgia Wareham, Bharti Fulmali, Kanika Ahuja, Kashvee Gautam, Tanuja Kanwer, Renuka Singh Thakur, Rajeshwari Gayakwad.
DC-W: Shafali Verma, Lizelle Lee (wk), Jemimah Rodrigues (c), Laura Wolvaardt, Marizanne Kapp, Chinelle Henry, Niki Prasad, Sneh Rana, Minnu Mani, Shree Charani, Nandni Sharma.
