Gujarat Giants Women (GG W) and Delhi Capitals Women (DC W) are ready to face each other in the 17th match of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 at Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara, on Tuesday, January 27. This match is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM IST. Stay tuned with our GG W vs DC W prediction, team preview, pitch report, player stats and winner prediction ahead of this exciting contest.
Gujarat Giants Women have once again returned to the winning track in the last match after losing three consecutive matches. They are in third position in the points table with three losses and three wins in the six matches played so far.
On the other hand, Delhi Capitals performance has been very strong since the last two matches, where they first defeated Mumbai Indians Women, while in the last match, they gave a crushing defeat to Bengaluru Women, who had won five consecutive matches. After which, with three wins and three losses in 6 matches, they are in second place in the points table.
Head-to-Head Record: Till now, a total of 6 T20 WPL matches have been played between these two sides, in which Delhi Capitals Women won 3, while Gujarat Giants Women also won 3 games. Moreover, in the last five games, DC W has performed well and has won 3 games, while GG W has won twice.
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Gujarat Giants Women Preview
Gujarat Giants have had a decent season so far. They started the season on a winning note but then faced three consecutive defeats. But still, they once again found their way to win by defeating UP Women by 45 runs in the last match. Sophie Devine performed well and helped her team to win the last game.
Batting first in the last match, Gujarat women posted a score of 153 runs, in which Beth Mooney, batting at the top order, gave the team a good start by scoring 38 runs in 34 balls. After her, Sophie Devine took charge of the middle order, who played a good innings of 50 runs in 42 balls. Due to this, the team was successful in reaching a respectable total of 153 runs.
Gujarat Giants Women’s bowling performance was outstanding in the last match. They bowled out UP Women for just 108 runs. Moreover, Rajeshwari Gayakwad did a good job and took three wickets for 16 runs in 4 overs. Renuka Singh and Sophie Devine also took two wickets each.
Tip
| Player | Tip | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Sophie Devine | Over 24.5 Runs | 1.85 |
Sophie Devine scored a crucial 50 off 42 balls in the last match and also contributed with the ball. Her all-round form makes her Gujarat Giants Women’s key player once again and a strong pick to cross this mark.
Delhi Capitals Women Preview
There has been a steady improvement in the performance of the Delhi Capitals Women. In the last match too, they defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women, who have proved to be the best team of the tournament so far, by 7 wickets in a one-sided match to win. Delhi bowled well and restricted Bengaluru Women to just 109 runs, which Delhi easily achieved in 15.4 overs.
In batting, chasing the target, the top order failed to add many runs, and both batsmen were dismissed early. But Laura Wolvaardt batted well in the middle-order, scoring 42 runs in 38 balls, while captain Jemimah Rodrigues also played well and scored 24 runs. And they help to get an easy win for the Delhi Capitals Women.
Delhi Capitals Women had an outstanding bowling performance in the last match. They bowled out In-form Bengaluru Women for just 109 runs. Nandini Sharma once again proved why she is such a talented player as she took three wickets for 26 runs in four overs. Apart from her, Minnu Mani, Chinelle Henry and Marizanne Kapp also took two wickets each.
Tip
| Player | Tip | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Laura Wolvaardt | Over 22.5 Runs | 1.85 |
Laura Wolvaardt played a steady knock of 42 in the previous match and anchored the chase calmly. She remains Delhi Capitals Women’s most reliable middle-order batter and is well placed to cross this mark again.
GG W vs DC W Probably Playing XI
Gujarat Giants Women: Beth Mooney, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Anushka Sharma, Ashleigh Gardner (C), Sophie Devine, Bharti Fulmali, Kanika Ahuja, Keshavee Gautam, Happy Singh, Renuka Singh, Rajeshwari Gayakwad.
Delhi Capitals Women: Shafali Verma, Lizelle Lee, Laura Wolvaardt, Jemimah Rodrigues (C), Marizanne Kapp, Niki Prasad, Chinelle Henry, Sneh Rana, Minnu Mani, Shree Charani, Nandani Sharma.
GG W vs DC W Pitch Report
The pitch at Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara, generally offers balanced conditions. Batsmen will have the opportunity to score quickly from the start. The ball comes onto the bat with good pace. So batters definitely want to score boundaries. Moreover, the bowler also gets good movement with the new ball. Considering the last four matches played at this venue, the score is likely to be around 140. Due to dew during the night, bowlers may face difficulty in bowling in the second innings.
The weather on Tuesday at Kotambi Stadium (Vadodara) is expected to be mostly sunny, around 27°C, with 0% chance of rain, moderate 56% humidity, and light winds near 13 km/h.
Venue T20I Statistics
| Stats | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 10 |
| Matches won batting first | 2 |
| Matches won bowling first | 8 |
| Average 1st innings Score | 152 |
| Average 2nd innings Score | 143 |
| Highest total recorded | 202/4 – RCB W vs GG W |
| Lowest total recorded | 108/10 – UP W vs GG W |
| Highest score chased | 202/4 – RCB W vs GG W |
GG W vs DC W Winner Prediction
Both teams won their last match with good performances. But the Delhi Capitals Women performed much better than the Gujarat Women. As they defeated Bengaluru in their previous match, this shows their strong form. Therefore, Delhi Capitals Women will be the favourites to win this match.
On the other hand, Gujarat women’s performance has also been good. They played well in the beginning and then again played well in the last match and won. Therefore, it may prove difficult for any team to defeat them. If the players of the team perform well, then they can also win this match.
Our Prediction: Delhi Capitals Women
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