A high-stakes clash awaits in the Women’s Premier League 2026 as Delhi Capitals take on Gujarat Giants in Match 17 at Vadodara. With both sides sitting on three wins from six games, Tuesday night’s result could almost seal a playoff berth for the winner.
The contest will be played at the Kotambi Stadium, a venue that has already produced a few tight finishes this season.
What’s at stake
Four wins have generally been enough to push teams firmly into playoff territory in the WPL. With the league stage entering its business end, this match could shape the top-four picture in a big way.
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Delhi Capitals team news
Delhi’s campaign has turned around sharply after a slow start. Having lost three of their first four games, DC have bounced back with two straight wins and suddenly look like one of the most balanced sides in the competition.
At the top, Shafali Verma and Lizelle Lee have provided quick starts, while Laura Wolvaardt and captain Jemimah Rodrigues appear to have rediscovered their rhythm. The bowling unit has also clicked at the right time, with Marizanne Kapp and Nandni Sharma leading the pace attack. Spinners Shree Charani and Minnu Mani returning to form has further strengthened DC’s case as playoff favourites.
Gujarat Giants team news
Gujarat Giants’ season has been anything but steady. After opening with two wins, they slipped into a three-match losing streak before steadying themselves with a crucial victory over UP Warriorz.
The squad has match-winners across departments, but consistency remains the big concern. Gujarat did defeat Delhi earlier this season, but repeating that feat won’t be easy. No team has yet managed a season double over DC in the WPL group stage, a stat that adds extra intrigue to this matchup.
Probable playing XIs
Delhi Capitals: Shafali Verma, Lizelle Lee (wk), Laura Wolvaardt, Jemimah Rodrigues (c), Marizanne Kapp, Niki Prasad, Sneh Rana, Chinelle Henry, Shree Charani, Nandni Sharma, Minnu Mani
Gujarat Giants: Beth Mooney (wk), Sophie Devine, Anushka Sharma, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Kanika Ahuja, Ashleigh Gardner (c), Kashvee Gautam, Bharti Fulmali, Tanuja Kanwer, Renuka Singh Thakur, Happy Kumari
Head-to-head record
Matches played: 6
Delhi Capitals won: 4
Gujarat Giants won: 2
No result: 0
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Match details: DC vs GG, WPL 2026
- Date: Tuesday, January 27
- Venue: Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara
- Toss time: 7:00 pm IST
- Match start: 7:30 pm IST
Live streaming and telecast
- TV: Star Sports network
- Online streaming: JioHotstar app and website
With momentum finally on their side, Delhi will look to finish the job and edge closer to qualification. Gujarat, meanwhile, know that another big performance could flip the playoff race on its head.
