Match 17 of the Women’s Premier League 2026 brings an exciting contest between Gujarat Giants Women (GG-W) and Delhi Capitals Women (DC-W). Both teams are coming into this match with confidence after recent wins, and the result of this game could play a big role in shaping the playoff race.
This will be the second meeting between the two sides this season. Their previous clash was a close one, where Sophie Devine’s all-round performance helped Gujarat Giants secure a narrow 4-run victory.
The match will be played at BCA Stadium, Vadodara, on Tuesday evening, and conditions are expected to favour chasing teams once again.
GG-W vs DC-W Match Details
| Match Info | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Women’s Premier League 2026 |
| Match | Gujarat Giants Women vs Delhi Capitals Women, Match 17 |
| Date | Tuesday, 27 January 2026 |
| Time | 07:30 PM IST |
| Venue | BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara |
Match Preview
Delhi Capitals Women (DC-W)
Delhi Capitals have found momentum at the right time. They have won two big matches in a row, defeating Mumbai Indians Women and Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women, both while chasing.
- Strong middle-order contributions
- Overseas players delivering consistently
- Confidence high after back-to-back wins
Their top order hasn’t fully fired yet, but the middle order has stepped up under pressure.
Key Players:
Shafali Verma, Laura Wolvaardt, Marizanne Kapp, Jemimah Rodrigues
Gujarat Giants Women (GG-W)
Gujarat Giants are coming off a solid win against UP Warriorz Women. Although they lost three matches before that, their bowling unit looked sharp in the last game.
- Heavy top-order batting
- Strong all-rounders
- Bowling attack capable of defending totals
If their top order clicks together, GG-W can dominate any side.
Key Players:
Beth Mooney, Sophie Devine, Ashleigh Gardner, Renuka Singh
Head-to-Head Record
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| Delhi Capitals Women | 4 |
| Gujarat Giants Women | 3 |
| No Result | 0 |
Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
|---|---|
| Delhi Capitals Women | L, W, L, W, W |
| Gujarat Giants Women | W, L, L, L, W |
Weather & Pitch Report – Vadodara
Weather Update
- Temperature: 23–25°C
- Humidity: 55–60%
- Rain: No rain expected
Pitch Report
- Batting-friendly surface
- Spinners get help in middle overs
- Chasing teams have a big advantage
- Toss likely to be crucial
Ground Stats – BCA Stadium (T20s)
| Record | Stats |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 11 |
| Bat First Wins | 3 |
| Bat Second Wins | 8 |
| Tie / No Result | 0 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 150–155 |
| Highest Score | 202/4 |
| Lowest Score | 117/8 |
Predicted Playing XI
Delhi Capitals Women
- Shafali Verma
- Lizelle Lee (wk)
- Laura Wolvaardt
- Jemimah Rodrigues (c)
- Marizanne Kapp
- Niki Prasad
- Chinelle Henry
- Sneh Rana
- Minnu Mani
- Shree Charani
- Nandni Sharma
Gujarat Giants Women
- Beth Mooney (wk)
- Danni Wyatt-Hodge
- Anushka Sharma
- Ashleigh Gardner (c)
- Sophie Devine
- Bharti Fulmali
- Kanika Ahuja
- Kashvee Gautam
- Renuka Singh Thakur
- Happy Kumari
- Rajeshwari Gayakwad
Dream11 Fantasy Tips
Small League (Safe Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- Sophie Devine
- Marizanne Kapp
- Chinelle Henry
- Laura Wolvaardt
Grand League (Risky Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- Beth Mooney
- Lizelle Lee
- Shafali Verma
- Ashleigh Gardner
Match Prediction – Who Will Win?
Both teams look evenly matched on paper. DC-W have momentum with back-to-back wins, while GG-W have a stronger top order and more all-round options.
The toss will be very important, as chasing has worked well at this venue. Small mistakes could decide the match.
Considering squad balance and match-winning all-rounders, Gujarat Giants Women seem slightly better placed to win this contest.
Predicted Winner: Gujarat Giants Women
Injury Update
| Team | Status |
|---|---|
| Gujarat Giants Women | No injury updates |
| Delhi Capitals Women | No injury updates |
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