WPL 2026, Match 17: GGW vs DCW head-to-head, weather & pitch report, predicted playing XIs

Gujarat Giants Women will face Delhi Capitals Women in Match 17 of the Women’s Premier League 2026 on Tuesday, January 27, at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara. In their last encounter, Gujarat narrowly defeated Delhi by four runs.

Gujarat Giants Women have had a decent season so far. With three wins in six matches, they are currently placed third in the points table. With a win in the previous match against the UP Warriorz, the Ashleigh Gardner-led team will be looking to continue this form.

The Delhi Capitals Women team has also won three out of their six matches and are currently ranked second. They are on a two-match winning streak and seem more united as a team. Under the leadership of Jemimah Rodrigues, DCW will hope to continue their good form and get closer to a playoff spot.

GGW vs DCW: Head-to-Head Record

Matches Played: 7
Gujarat Giants Women Won: 3
Delhi Capitals Women Won: 4
Tied / No Result: 0

GGW vs DCW: Weather & Pitch Report

The weather will look clear on match day in Vadodara, and the temperature will be 26°C. The humidity will be 52%, with a gentle breeze of approximately 6 km/h. There are no chances of rain, so a full match is expected.

The pitch at the BCA Stadium usually favor for batting. Batters can score freely, especially early on, while fast bowlers may get some help with the new ball. Dew later in the game could make bowling harder in the second innings, so chasing might be the preferred option.

GGW vs DCW: Predicted Playing XIs

Gujarat Giants Women (GGW):

Sophie Devine, Anushka Sharma, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Kanika Ahuja, Beth Mooney (WK), Ashleigh Gardner (C), Kashvee Gautam, Bharti Fulmali, Renuka Singh Thakur, Happy Kumari, Rajeshwari Gayakwad

Delhi Capitals Women (DCW):

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