Gujarat Giants Women vs Delhi Capitals Women Prediction & Preview – WPL Eliminator
Match summary
Gujarat Giants Women face Delhi Capitals Women in the WPL 2026 Eliminator. Our preview covers form, key players, pitch, weather and likely XIs.
Match details
| Match | Gujarat Giants Women vs Delhi Capitals Women, Eliminator |
|---|---|
| Series | Women’s Premier League 2026 |
| Date | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Start time | 2:00 pm GMT / 7:30 pm local |
| Venue | BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara |
| Status | Played |
| Our pick | Gujarat Giants Women |
| Toss pick | Gujarat Giants Women |
Matches in this series
Match preview
Gujarat Giants Women won five of their eight league matches to finish second and reach the Eliminator. Captain Ashleigh Gardner has scored 244 runs in eight innings at a strike rate of 143, and Sophie Devine has made 237 at 153 while also leading the bowling with 17 wickets at under eight an over. Beth Mooney has 196 runs and Anushka Sharma 161 at a strike rate of 130. Kashvee Gautam and Renuka Singh Thakur have 15 wickets between them, and Rajeshwari Gayakwad has 10.
Delhi Capitals Women secured their place with a five-wicket win over UP Warriorz in their last league game. Lizelle Lee has 240 runs at a strike rate of 137, Laura Wolvaardt matches that tally at 130, Jemimah Rodrigues has 166 and Shafali Verma 208, mostly from fast powerplay starts.
In the bowling department Nandni Sharma has 14 wickets at 7.70 and Shree Charani 14 at 7.80, while Marizanne Kapp and Chinelle Henry share 19. With both sides deep in batting and bowling, the powerplay battle between aggressive openers could decide the outcome.
The BCA Stadium pitch usually produces a balanced contest. Fast bowlers can extract early movement and bounce, then the surface settles and becomes better for batting and partnerships. Spinners may find help as it slows later in the innings, especially if they bowl with control and variation.
Dry and pleasant conditions are expected around 7:30 pm, with clear to partly clear skies, no threat of rain, light winds and moderate humidity. Evening temperatures should settle in the low 20s °C.
Expected scores
| Innings | Predicted | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| First innings | 155–170 | – |
| Second innings | 156–175 | – |
Gujarat Giants Women
Gujarat finished second with five wins from eight and have strong all-round form, led by Sophie Devine, who has contributed heavily with bat and ball.
Toss pick: Gujarat Giants Women
FAQ
Who is favoured in Gujarat Giants Women vs Delhi Capitals Women?
Our preview picks Gujarat Giants Women, who finished second in the league.
What is the format of this match?
It is the Eliminator of WPL 2026, so the winner advances while the loser is out.
Who are Gujarat’s leading performers?
Ashleigh Gardner has 244 runs, Sophie Devine has 237 runs and 17 wickets, and Beth Mooney has 196 runs.
Probable XIs
Expected line-ups from our preview. c = captain, wk = wicketkeeper.
Gujarat Giants Women
- Beth Mooneywk
- Sophie Devine
- Anushka Sharma
- Ashleigh Gardnerc
- Georgia Wareham
- Bharti Fulmali
- Kanika Ahuja
- Kashvee Gautam
- Tanuja Kanwer
- Renuka Singh Thakur
- Rajeshwari Gayakwad
Delhi Capitals Women
- Shafali Verma
- Lizelle Leewk
- Laura Wolvaardt
- Jemimah Rodriguesc
- Marizanne Kapp
- Chinelle Henry
- Niki Prasad
- Sneh Rana
- Minnu Mani
- Shree Charani
- Nandni Sharma
Head-to-head
Earlier meetings of Gujarat Giants Women and Delhi Capitals Women that we covered.