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Gujarat Giants Women will take on Delhi Capitals Women in the knockout round of the Women’s Premier League 2026 (WPL 2026) on Tuesday, February 3 at the BCA Stadium, Baroda, Tambi. The GG-W vs. DC-W elimination round will begin at 7:30 pm (IST).
This article provides the likely line-ups for the Gujarat Giants Women and Delhi Capitals Women for the WPL 2026 knockout tournament, along with the likely team combinations and key players to watch at the BCA Stadium in Kotambi, Vadodara.
Gujarat Giants have beaten Delhi Capitals in their last three matches to enter the knockout rounds of the Women’s Super League with a clear psychological advantage. They have the tournament’s leading wicket-taker Sophie Devine and a more balanced bowling attack, while Delhi are inconsistent.
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Unlike the Delhi mixed season, GG-W ended the league stage with three consecutive wins. Overall, the two teams have won four out of eight meetings. In the latest WPL 2026 match at Vadodara, Gujarat defeated Delhi by three runs while defending 175 which gave them an extra edge.
Gujarat Giants Women’s Starting Lineup vs Delhi Capitals Women’s Starting Lineup:
Gujarat Giants Women vs Delhi Capitals Women – Knockout Round, WPL 2026
Opener: Beth Mooney and Sophie Devine
Sophie Devine has been the centerpiece of the Gujarat Giants campaign and enters the knockout rounds as the most dangerous player on the field. She is currently the leading wicket-taker in WPL 2026 with 17 wickets. Her impact extends far beyond bowling.
In eight games, the New Zealand star also scored 237 runs and hit two half-centuries. Her ability to attack on the power play and on death makes her a huge threat to DC-W.
With all-out dominance, Devine remains GG-W’s biggest tournament winner and will once again carry their hopes of chasing a historic first place finish in the WPL Finals. Beth Mooney has also been impressive, scoring over 190 points so far this season.
The partnership of Devine and Mooney will be key for GG-W against DC-W in the Elimination Chamber.
Middle-order batsmen and all-rounders: Anushka Sharma, Ashley Gardner, Bhatti Fumali, Kanika Ahuja, Georgia Wareham
Ashleigh Gardner has been a major supporter of GG-W hitting this season. The Australian all-rounder emerged as their leading run-scorer with 244 runs at an average of 30.50. She is their most reliable batsman in the middle order and Anushka Sharma will also be key in that.
Anushka has made an instant impact in her debut season in the WPL, scoring 161 runs in 6 innings so far for the Gujarat Giants.
Georgia Wareham also returned to form with bat and ball. Bharti Fulmali and Kanika Ahuja are also expected to make a huge contribution in helping GG-W reach the WPL finals for the first time.
Bowlers: Kashvee Gautam, Tanuja Kanwar, Renuka Singh Thakur, Rajeshwari Gayakwad.
Rajeshwari Gayakwad (10 wickets in 7 games) and Renuka Singh Thakur (7 wickets in 8 games) will be the focus of the knockout series against DC-W. However, Kashvi Gautam and Tanuja Kanwar need to step up in the big game at home in Vadodara.
Gujarat Giants Women’s XI (Predicted): Beth Mooney (WK), Sophie Devine, Anushka Sharma, Ashley Gardner (C), Bharti Fumali, Georgia Wareham, Kanika Ahuja, Kashvi Gautam, Tanuja Kanwar, Renuka Singh Thakur, Rajeshwari Gayakwad.
Delhi Capitals Women vs Gujarat Giants Women – Knockout Round, WPL 2026
Opening Match: Lizelle Lee and Shafali Verma
Lizelle Lee (240 runs in 8 games) is impressive at the top of the order, but the inconsistency of Shafali Verma (208 runs) remains a concern for the Delhi camp.
Middle-order batsmen and all-rounders: Laura Walwat, Jemima Rodriguez, Marisan Kapur, Chinale Henry, Nikki Prasad, Snee Rana
Delhi Capitals Women’s middle-order players, including Marisan Kapur, Chinnair Henry, Nikki Prasad and Snee Rana, have been struggling with the bat this season, so Laura Walwat (241 runs in 8 games) and Jemima Rodriguez (166 runs in 8 games) will have to play longer innings in high-pressure matches.
However, Kapp and Henry are very efficient with the ball and have taken 19 wickets together so far in the ongoing Women’s Super League. But Lana has also failed to pass the ball this season.
Bowlers: Nandani Sharma, Shri Charani, Minnu Mani
Delhi’s bowling attack is led by fast bowler Nandani Sharma. She took most of the 14 wickets at the death, helping DC-W stay in contention in a close match.
Left-arm spinner Shree Charani provided solid support with 14 wickets while Marizanne Kapp added experience and control with her 10 wickets. Charani will play an important role in the midfield to break Gujarat’s partnership in the WPL 2026 knockout round.
Delhi Capitals Women starting line-up (prediction): Lizelle Lee (WK), Shafali Verma, Laura Wolvaardt, Jemimah Rodrigues (C), Marizanne Kapp, Chinelle Henry, Niki Prasad, Sneh Rana, Nandani Sharma, Shree Charani, Minnu Mani
