WPL 2026, Eliminator: GGW vs DCW head-to-head, weather & pitch report, predicted playing XIs

Gujarat Giants Women will take on Delhi Capitals Women in the Women’s Premier League 2026 Eliminator on Tuesday, 3 February at the BCA Stadium, Vadodara. It is a must-win game where the winning side will progress to the final to take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women, while the losing side will be out of the tournament.

Gujarat Giants Women enjoyed an impressive league stage this season. They finished second on the points table with five wins from eight matches. The highlight of their campaign was registering their first-ever victory against Mumbai Indians Women, which also helped them qualify for the WPL playoffs for the first time. Led by Ashleigh Gardner, GGW will be confident heading into this big match.

Delhi Capitals Women finished the league in fourt position with four wins and four losses. Under Jemimah Rodrigues, DCW have once again reached the knockout stage and will be aiming to make it to another final. The Capitals will need a strong all-round performance to keep their title hopes alive.

GGW vs DCW: Head-to-Head Record

• Matches Played: 8
  
• Gujarat Giants Women Won: 4
  
• Delhi Capitals Women Won: 4
  
• Tied / No Result: 0

GGW vs DCW: Weather & Pitch Report

Vadodara weather is likely to be clear and warm for the evening game. The temperature should be around 31 degrees Celsius with no sign of rain. 

The pitch at the BCA Stadium has been good for batting throughout the tournament. Batters have scored freely once settled, while fast bowlers have found some help with the new ball. As the match progresses, the surface tends to become even better for batting, making it a good venue for a high-scoring contest.

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GGW vs DCW: Predicted Playing XIs

Gujarat Giants Women (GGW):

Ashleigh Gardner (C), Beth Mooney (WK), Bharti Fulmali, Sophie Devine, Anushka Sharma, Georgia Wareham, Kanika Ahuja, Kashvee Gautam, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Renuka Singh Thakur, Tanuja Kanwer

Delhi Capitals Women (DCW):

Jemimah Rodrigues (C), Lizelle Lee (WK), Shafali Verma, Niki Prasad, Laura Wolvaardt, Marizanne Kapp, Chinelle Henry, Sneh Rana, Minnu Mani, Shree Charani, Nandani Sharma