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Gujarat Giants Women will take on Delhi Capitals Women in the knockout round of Women’s Premier League 2026 (WPL 2026) on February 3, 2026 in Vadodara. This article provides detailed information about GG-W vs DC-W Eliminator of WPL 2026 match preview, live stream, pitch and weather report, head-to-head statistics and transcript of this crucial match.
Delhi Capitals Women will face another do-or-die moment when they take on Gujarat Women in the Women’s Super League 2026. DC-W, runners-up in the previous three seasons, are chasing a fourth consecutive finals appearance and remain the only team to have qualified for the playoffs in all four editions of the WPL.
They had an up-and-down season this season, finishing the league stage with four wins and four losses, but they still kept their title hopes alive.
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On the other hand, Gujarat Giants arrived with a lot of momentum. After three consecutive losses early in the season, they bounced back with three consecutive wins to lock in a playoff spot. GG-W will also be confident as they have defeated DC-W twice in the league stage this season.
The winner of the GG-W vs DC-W knockout round will advance to the WPL 2026 finals where they will face Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on February 5 at the BCA Stadium, Vadodara.
GG-W and DC-W Eliminator, WPL 2026, preview:
Competition details:
Competition date: The knockout rounds will take place on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
Place: The match will be held at BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara
time: The game is scheduled to start at 7:30 pm IST.
GG-W vs. DC-W Team:
Gujarat Giants Women’s Team:
Ashleigh Gardner (c), Kanika Ahuja, Sophie Devine, Bharti Fulmali, Kim Garth, Kashvee Gautam, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Happy Kumari, Jintimani Kalita, Tanuja Kanwar, Beth Mooney (wk), Renuka Singh, Anushka Sharma, Shivani Singh, Ayushi Soni, Georgia Wareham, Danni Wyatt-Hodge.
Delhi Capitals Women’s Squad:
Jemima Rodriguez (c), Tanya Bhatia, Chinele Henry, Lizelle Lee, Nikki Prasad, Shafali Verma, Laura Walvat, Lucy Hamilton, Marissan Kapp, Alana King, Snee Rana, Pragati Singh, Minnu Mani, Nandani Sharma, Shri Charani, Edra Srujana.
Possible lineups for GG-W and DC-W:
Gujarat Giants Women’s line-up:
Beth Mooney (wk), Danni Wyatt, Bharti Fulmali, Ashleigh Gardner (center), Sophie Devine, Anushka Sharma, Kim Garth, Tanuja Kanwar), Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Georgia Wareham, Renuka Singh.
Delhi Capitals Women’s starting line-up:
Lieselle Lee, Shafali Verma, Laura Walvater, Jemima Rodriguez (c), Marissan Karp, Chinnelle Henry, Nikki Prasad, Snerana, Minnu Mani, Shri Chalani, Nandani Sharma
GG-W vs DC-W Eliminator Key Battles
Liesel Lee VS Sophie Devine
Lizelle Lee is DC-W’s top run-getter with 240 runs in the ongoing Women’s Super League 2025. The destructive South African opener and wicket-keeper is known for his excellent hand-eye coordination and ability to hit boundaries with ease.
Sophie Devine, on the other hand, is currently the leading wicket-taker in the ongoing WPL 2026 with 17 wickets in 7 games in GG-W. She has also scored 237 points in the league so far. Apart from her explosive batting, the New Zealand all-rounder’s pace bowling is also crucial in the middle order.
Lee and Devine’s fight will be crucial to the outcome of Tuesday’s elimination round.
Beth Mooney vs Shri Charani
GG-W opener Beth Mooney is in excellent form and recently scored a stellar 58 at Vadodara. Mooney has scored over 190 runs so far this season and is crucial to the home team’s chances of taking on DC-W in the knockout rounds.
Shree Charani, on the other hand, is one of the top five wicket-takers in the ongoing WPL 2026, having bagged 14 scalps for DC-W. At this stage, she dominated the death overs with 8 wickets.
Ashley Gardner VS Marissa Karp
Australia all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner leads the way for the Gujarat Giants Women in the ongoing Women’s Premier League. The right-handed batsman is among the top 5 batsmen with 244 runs this season. She also took 6 wickets with her spin and held the key to GG-W.
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Marizanne Kapp, on the other hand, has plenty of firepower and is a complete game winner. She has taken 10 wickets in 8 games so far this season, most of them early in the Powerplay, and scored 45 runs. With her deadly new ball swing and all-around impact, she will be a huge threat to Gardner.
Laura Volvat VS Rajeshwari Gayakwad
South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt will be a key player for Delhi Capitals Women in the WPL 2026 knockout tournament. Wolvaardt, known for her elegant technique and classic stroke play, is expected to bat at No. 3 and set the stage for her team’s match against GG-W.
Rajeshwari Gayakwad plays for Gujarat Giants Women and has taken 10 wickets in 7 games so far this season. The left-arm spinner will be an available asset for the hosts in the knockout matches.
GG-W vs DC-W main players:
Delhi Capitals Women’s Football Team – Laura Wolvaardt, Marizanne Kapp, Shree Charani, Lizelle Lee, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues
gujarat giants women -Sophie Devine, Beth Mooney, Ashley Gardner, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Danny Wyatt
GG-W vs DC-W Eliminator, WPL 2026 – Free Live Streaming and Telecast Details
Indian TV broadcast: The WPL 2026 knockout match between GG-W and DC-W will be broadcast live on Star Sports Network.
Live online streaming in India: Fans can watch the live broadcast of GG-W vs DC-W Eliminator on the JioHotstar app and website.
GG-W vs DC-W Eliminator, WPL 2026, Weather and Pitch Report – Vadodara
GG-W vs DC-W Eliminator, WPL 2026: Vadodara Weather Report
Vadodara will provide good conditions for the match between GG-W and DC-W Eliminator. The weather should remain sunny and pleasant during the competition, with comfortable temperatures between 23 and 25 during the competition. Humidity will be around 40%, but dew may come into play later on, making batting easier in the second innings and giving the chasing teams a slight advantage.
Pitch Report of GG-W vs DC-W Eliminator, WPL 2026, Kotambi BCA Stadium, Vadodara
The Kotambi Stadium provides a fair and lively venue during the 2026 Women’s Super League. The team batting first scores an average of around 158 runs. From the start of the game to the end, the surface keeps both batsmen and bowlers in the game.
In the last 5 games, fast bowlers have taken 32 wickets while spinners have taken 31 wickets, proving that the pitch has something for everyone. The Pace bowlers are helped in bowling the long overs, while the spin bowlers find their grip and turn as the game progresses.
The batsmen who survived the early stages and settled in were able to score runs freely and build a strong innings, making it a balancing wicket for Tuesday’s exciting knockout match.
GG-W and DC-W battle record
| Statistics | matches | GG-W wins | DC-W wins | painting | juxtapose | NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Located in Vadodara | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Last 5 T20 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
GG-W vs. DC-W head-to-head records: key statistics
Delhi Capitals Women and Gujarat Giants Women have a perfectly balanced rivalry in the Women’s Super League. In eight games over three seasons, both teams have won four each.
Their exchange was exciting, with neither side having the upper hand. This draw makes the DC-W vs. GG-W Eliminator matchup a tight affair, with drama and intense battles inevitable.
GG-W vs DC-W head to head record: last 5 games
Gujarat Giants Women narrowly defeated Delhi Capitals Women in the latest WPL match. Of the past five games, GG-W has won three, while DC-W has won two.
In their recent encounters, Gujarat registered three thrilling victories, defending their title by 174, 209 and 178 runs in high-scoring matches. However, DC-W also managed to match its modest totals from the 2025 and 2026 seasons by winning two games in the tournament.
GG-W vs DC-W head-to-head record – last 5 T20I match results
- Gujrat Gant led by 3 runs at BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vododra on January 27,
- Gujarat Giants win by 4 runs at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai on 11th January 2026
- Gujarat Giants win by 5 wickets at Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow on March 7, 2025
- Delhi Capitals won by 6 wickets at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru on February 25, 2025
- Delhi Capitals won by 7 wickets at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on March 13, 2024
GG-W vs. DC-W Eliminator, WPL 2026 – Conclusion
The WPL Eliminator 2026 is a showdown between the strong form of the Gujarat Giants Women and the big-match prowess of the Delhi Capitals Women. GG-W comes with confidence, home support and a recent win at the Kotambi Stadium. However, DC-W has a stronger batting lineup and a strong bowling attack. The team that can handle the pressure better will qualify for the title game.
