The WPL 2026 playoffs kick off with a high-voltage Eliminator as the Gujarat Giants Women face the Delhi Capitals Women in Vadodara. This is a sudden-death encounter, with the winner advancing and the loser’s campaign ending. The Giants, who finished second, have the psychological edge having beaten the Capitals in both league-stage meetings this season. In a pressure-packed knockout where one mistake can be fatal, expect a fiercely contested battle under the lights.
Gujarat Giants Women vs Delhi Capitals Women Win Probability
GGW vs DCW Batting Tips
Gujarat Giants Women vs Delhi Capitals Women, Eliminator Match Details
| Match | Women’s Premier League 2026, Eliminator |
| Date | Tuesday, 03 February 2026 |
| Time | 07:30 PM |
| Venue | BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara |
| Live Streaming (TV) | Star Sports Network |
| Live Streaming (Mobile) | JioHotstar |
GGW vs DCW Match Prediction & Analysis (Who Will Win?)
The Gujarat Giants Women are slight favourites to win this Eliminator and advance. This prediction is based on their recent dominance over this specific opponent and their slightly higher league finish. The Giants have won both encounters against the Capitals this season, including a nail-biting 3-run victory just a week ago, giving them a significant mental advantage. In a high-pressure knockout, such a head-to-head record can be decisive. While the Delhi Capitals are a formidable side with match-winners, the Giants’ proven ability to overcome them in close games tips the balance in their favour. Prediction: Gujarat Giants Women to win a tight Eliminator.
GGW vs DCW Head to Head (Last 6 Matches)
| GGW Won | 03 |
| DCW Won | 03 |
| Draw/No Result | 00 |
GGW vs DCW Teams Preview (Top Players to Watch)
Gujarat Giants Women
The Giants enter the playoffs with confidence from a solid league stage. They are a balanced unit led by the all-round prowess of captain Ashleigh Gardner (244 runs) and the explosive batting of Sophie Devine (237 runs, 17 wickets). Their bowling attack has multiple wicket-taking options, making them a tough side to score against in any phase.
GGW Probable Playing XI-
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.
Top Player to Watch- Ashleigh Gardner & Sophie Devine.
Delhi Capitals Women
The Capitals are a powerful side that knows how to win big games. Their batting is deep, featuring the consistent Lizelle Lee (240 runs) and the explosive Shafali Verma. Their bowling attack is led by the wicket-takers Nandni Sharma and Shree Charani (14 wickets each). To overcome their recent losses to Gujarat, they need a collective, clinical performance.
DCW Probable Playing XI-
Shafali Verma, Lizelle Lee (WK), Laura Wolvaardt, Jemimah Rodrigues (C), Marizanne Kapp, Chinelle Henry, Niki Prasad, Sneh Rana, Minnu Mani, Shree Charani, Nandni Sharma.
Top Player to Watch- Marizanne Kapp. The world-class all-rounder brings immense value. Her ability to deliver crucial overs with the new ball and score quick runs in the middle order makes her a key player for Delhi in the knockout.
GGW vs DCW Weather & Pitch Report
The pitch at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara is batting-friendly early on, offering true bounce. However, it tends to slow down as the game progresses. The defining factor is the heavy dew in the second innings, which gives a substantial advantage to the team chasing, making batting considerably easier under lights.
Conditions in Vadodara are expected to be cool and comfortable, ideal for cricket but conducive to dew formation later in the evening.
GGW vs DCW Toss Prediction
Given the overwhelming trend at this venue and the significant disadvantage of bowling second due to dew, the captain winning the toss will almost certainly choose to bowl first.
GGW vs DCW Dream11 Team
- Wicket-keeper- Beth Mooney, Lizelle Lee
- Batters- Shafali Verma, Laura Wolvaardt, Anushka Sharma
- All-rounders- Ashleigh Gardner, Sophie Devine, Marizanne Kapp
- Bowler- Renuka Singh Thakur, Nandni Sharma, Shree Charani
Pro Tip- Dream11 currently offers the ability to create teams for free. In a knockout where dew favours the chasing team, prioritize top-order batters from the side likely to chase. All-rounders who can contribute in both innings are especially valuable. Always finalize your Dream11 team after the official playing XIs are announced, typically 30 minutes before the match starts (around 07:00 PM IST).
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