Match 4 of the Women’s Premier League 2026 features a compelling clash between the Delhi Capitals Women and the Gujarat Giants Women at the DY Patil Stadium. The Capitals, led by Jemimah Rodrigues, are looking to bounce back from a heavy opening defeat. In contrast, the Giants, under Ashleigh Gardner, started their campaign with a powerful statement, showcasing a formidable batting line-up that will test Delhi’s resolve.
Delhi Capitals Women vs Gujarat Giants Women Win Probability
DCW vs GGW Batting Tips
Delhi Capitals Women vs Gujarat Giants Women, 4th Match Details
| Match | Women’s Premier League 2026, Match 4 |
| Date | Sunday, 11 January 2026 |
| Time | 07:30 PM |
| Venue | Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai |
| Live Streaming (TV) | Star Sports Network |
| Live Streaming (Mobile) | JioHotstar |
DCW vs GGW Match Prediction & Analysis (Who Will Win?)
This is a classic battle between a team needing redemption and one riding high on momentum. Delhi Capitals have a strong record against the Giants (won 3 of last 4), but their batting faltered badly in the opener. Gujarat Giants, meanwhile, displayed terrifying firepower, posting 207 in their first game. The toss and dew will be pivotal, with chasing being the preferred option. While Delhi’s individual quality can never be discounted, Gujarat’s all-round strength and confident start make them slight favourites. The prediction leans towards the Gujarat Giants Women.
DCW vs GG2 Head to Head (Last 4 Matches)
| DCW Won | 03 |
| MIW Won | 01 |
| Draw/No Result | 00 |
DCW vs GGW Teams Preview (Top Players to Watch)
Delhi Capitals Women
Jemimah Rodrigues’ side was thoroughly outplayed in their opener. Their batting, featuring the explosive Shafali Verma and the classy Laura Wolvaardt, must fire to compete. The all-round duo of Marizanne Kapp and Chinelle Henry (56 last game) is crucial. Their bowling, led by Nandani Sharma (2/26 last game), needs early wickets to contain a powerful Giants line-up.
DCW Probable Playing XI:
Shafali Verma, Lizelle Lee (WK), Laura Wolvaardt, Jemimah Rodrigues (C), Marizanne Kapp, Niki Prasad, Chinelle Henry, Sneh Rana, Minnu Mani, Shree Charani, Nandani Sharma.
Top Player to Watch: Chinelle Henry – Coming off a brilliant 56, she is the in-form all-rounder crucial for Delhi’s balance with both bat and ball.
Gujarat Giants Women
Ashleigh Gardner’s team made a thunderous start, amassing 207 runs. Their batting is stacked with power-hitters like Sophie Devine, Gardner herself (65 last game), and the in-form Anushka Sharma. The experienced Beth Mooney anchors the top order. Their bowling, featuring Renuka Singh and Georgia Wareham, is capable but was expensive in the high-scoring opener.
GGW Probable Playing XI:
Sophie Devine, Beth Mooney (wk), Ashleigh Gardner (c), Anushka Sharma, Kanika Ahuja, Bharti Fulmali, Georgia Wareham, Kashvee Gautam, Tanuja Kanwar, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Renuka Singh Thakur.
Top Player to Watch: Ashleigh Gardner & Rajeshwari Gayakwad
DCW vs GGW Weather & Pitch Report
The DY Patil Stadium surface is batting-friendly with consistent bounce, encouraging high scores. A total of 160+ is considered competitive, but teams will aim for 170-180 to feel secure, especially as conditions under lights with dew favour the chasing side.
Cool and pleasant conditions are expected in Thane with clear skies. There is no threat of rain, ensuring a full match. Dew in the evening will be a significant factor, influencing the captain’s decision at the toss.
DCW vs GGW Toss Prediction
Given the strong dew factor in Mumbai/Thane for night games, the captain winning the toss is highly likely to choose to bowl first. Batting second has been the advantageous strategy at this venue.
DCW vs GGW Dream11 Team
- Wicket-keeper: Beth Mooney, Lizelle Lee
- Batters: Shafali Verma, Laura Wolvaardt, Jemimah Rodrigues, Anushka Sharma
- All-rounders: Marizanne Kapp, Ashleigh Gardner, Sophie Devine
- Bowlers: Renuka Singh, Nandani Sharma
Pro Tip: For fantasy contests, platforms like Dream11 offer free team creation for users outside India. Always finalize your team after the official playing XIs are announced, typically 30 minutes before the match start (around 07:00 PM IST), to account for any last-minute changes.
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