GG-W vs DC-W Prediction & Match Preview – WPL 2026, 17th Match

Gujarat Giants Women have blown hot and cold, with three wins and three losses from six matches leaving them third. A recent win after three straight defeats has restored some momentum, and with two group games left a playoff place is within reach. Captain Ashleigh Gardner has scored 196 runs in six innings at a strike rate of 141 and an average of 33, while Sophie Devine has 199 at a strike rate of 161, giving the side a fast start in the powerplay. Beth Mooney and Bharti Fulmali have both passed 110 runs, and Georgia Wareham has added quick runs in the middle order.

With the ball, Devine leads with 11 wickets at an economy of 8.10, Kashvee Gautam and Renuka Singh Thakur share 14, and Wareham and Rajeshwari Gayakwad have nine between them.

Delhi Capitals Women have climbed to second after two wins in a row, the latest a dominant seven-wicket victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women, who were bowled out for 109. That boosted their net run rate and put the playoffs within reach. Lizelle Lee has 219 runs at a strike rate of 150, Laura Wolvaardt 170, Jemimah Rodrigues 116 and Shafali Verma 165 after aggressive starts. Nandni Sharma leads the attack with 13 wickets at 8.36, Shree Charani has eight, and Marizanne Kapp and Chinelle Henry add experience.

Probable playing XI

Pitch report

The BCA Stadium surface usually offers a balanced contest. Seamers get some early movement and bounce, then the pitch settles and favours batters who want to play their shots and build partnerships. Later in the game it can slow down, giving spinners with good control and variation some assistance.

Weather

The evening of 27 January in Vadodara is expected to be pleasant and dry, with clear skies or light cloud, light winds, moderate humidity and very little chance of rain.

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