The Women’s Premier League 2025 (WPL 2025) is heating up as Gujarat Women (GJ-W) lock horns with Delhi Women (DEL-W) in Match 17. This crucial face-off is set to take place at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, on March 7th, 2025, at 7:30 PM IST.
Get the latest GJ-W vs DEL-W Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, expert playing XI predictions, pitch insights, and injury updates to help you build a winning Dream11 team today.
GJ-W vs DEL-W Match Preview – Battle at the Top
GJ-W vs DEL-W Dream11 Prediction
Gujarat Women’s Campaign So Far
- Matches Played: 6
- Wins: 3
- Current Position: 2nd on Points Table
Gujarat Women have shown flashes of brilliance in WPL 2025, with their balanced squad performing well in crucial moments. However, consistency will be key as they aim to close the gap with the table-toppers.
Delhi Women’s Dominance
- Matches Played: 7
- Wins: 5
- Current Position: 1st on Points Table
Delhi Women have been the standout side of the tournament, with Meg Lanning’s leadership and an all-round team effort keeping them at the summit. They’ll look to maintain their dominance and seal their playoff spot with another win.
GJ-W vs DEL-W Head-to-Head Record
| Teams | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| Gujarat Women | 1 |
| Delhi Women | 4 |
GJ-W vs DEL-W Weather and Pitch Report
Weather Forecast
- Temperature: 26°C
- Conditions: Clear Sky
Pitch Report
- Pitch Nature: Batting-friendly
- Best Suited For: Spinners
- Average 1st Innings Score: 170
Chasing Advantage
- Winning Percentage for Chasing Teams: 73%
GJ-W vs DEL-W Probable Playing XI (Predicted)
Gujarat Women Playing XI
- Beth Mooney (wk)
- Dayalan Hemalatha
- Harleen Deol
- Ashleigh Gardner (c)
- Phoebe Litchfield
- Deandra Dottin
- Kashvee Gautam
- Bharti Fulmali
- Tanuja Kanwer
- Meghna Singh
- Priya Mishra
Delhi Women Playing XI
- Meg Lanning (c)
- Shafali Verma
- Jemimah Rodrigues
- Jess Jonassen
- Annabel Sutherland
- Marizanne Kapp
- Sarah Bryce (wk)
- Niki Prasad
- Minnu Mani
- Shikha Pandey
- N Charani
Top Fantasy Picks for GJ-W vs DEL-W Dream11 Team
Captaincy Picks
- Beth Mooney – The Gujarat Women’s wicketkeeper-batter dazzled with a blistering 96-run knock in the last match, making her a top captaincy choice.
- Ashleigh Gardner – All-round brilliance makes her a reliable captaincy pick, with contributions in both departments.
Vice-Captaincy Picks
- Jess Jonassen – Played a vital 61-run innings in the previous game and adds value with her left-arm spin.
- Shafali Verma – Her explosive 80-run knock at the top underlines her potential for big fantasy points.
Budget Picks (Smart Value Players)
- Jemimah Rodrigues – Elegant stroke player who stabilizes Delhi’s middle order.
- Tanuja Kanwer – Effective left-arm spinner, known for breaking partnerships.
GJ-W vs DEL-W Dream11 Prediction – Best Fantasy Teams
Dream11 Team 1 (Balanced Combination)
| Role | Players |
|---|---|
| Wicketkeeper | Beth Mooney |
| Batters | Meg Lanning, Shafali Verma, Harleen Deol |
| All-rounders | Ashleigh Gardner (c), Annabel Sutherland, Deandra Dottin, Marizanne Kapp, Jess Jonassen (vc) |
| Bowlers | Shikha Pandey, Kashvee Gautam |
Dream11 Team 2 (Alternative Option)
| Role | Players |
|---|---|
| Wicketkeeper | Beth Mooney (c) |
| Batters | Meg Lanning, Shafali Verma (vc) |
| All-rounders | Ashleigh Gardner, Annabel Sutherland, Deandra Dottin, Marizanne Kapp, Jess Jonassen |
| Bowlers | Shikha Pandey, Kashvee Gautam, Tanuja Kanwer |
Players to Avoid in Today’s GJ-W vs DEL-W Dream11 Team
| Player | Dream11 Credits | Last Match Points |
|---|---|---|
| Niki Prasad | 7.0 | 4 |
| Dayalan Hemalatha | 7.0 | 6 |
Expert Advice – GJ-W vs DEL-W Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Choices
Safe Captaincy Choice (SL)
- Ashleigh Gardner – Consistent all-round contributions.
Grand League Captaincy Choice (GL)
- Beth Mooney – Match-winner with the bat.
Punt Picks (Differential Choices)
- Tanuja Kanwer – Effective spinner who can grab surprise wickets.
- Harleen Deol – Capable of steadying Gujarat’s innings if early wickets fall.
Optimal Team Combination
- Formation: 1 Keeper – 3 Batters – 5 All-rounders – 2 Bowlers
GJ-W vs DEL-W Match Prediction – Who Will Win?
Delhi Women are the clear favorites thanks to their well-balanced squad, consistent performers, and winning momentum. However, Gujarat Women have enough firepower to spring a surprise if they execute their plans flawlessly. Expect a high-scoring thriller under the lights in Lucknow.
