🏏WPL 2026: Match 17: DC W vs GG W at Vadodara on 27/01/26🏏

🏏WPL 2026: Match 17: DC W vs GG W at Vadodara on 27/01/26🏏

By this time last week, Delhi Capitals' proud record of reaching the final in every single WPL edition was hanging in the balance.

The three-time finalists lost three out of their first four games and needed quite a turnaround in the second half of the campaign to get back in contention for a playoff spot. They are now halfway through in their bid to script their comeback, having kicked off the Vadodara leg with two convincing wins.

Those victories came against the defending champions and the former champions and one more win on Tuesday (January 27) will certainly take them a step closer to that playoff berth.

They will be guaranteed a playoff spot if they win both of their remaining league games, but since they are currently in the best position among the contenders, winning just one could do it.

A switch in venue has certainly done the trick for DC. Following a high-scoring leg in Navi Mumbai, the balance has been restored in Vadodara. The likes of Marizanne Kapp and Shree Charani have been excellent in both the games so far. DC easily chased both targets after limiting MI to just 154 and then cleaning up RCB for just 109.

For the Giants, it's been a mixed bag so far. They did kickoff their campaign with two wins but since then the wheels have come off to an extent. They lost three on the trot before redeeming themselves against UP Warriorz. Sophie Devine, who was in blazing form when Giants faced DC earlier in the season, batted well down the order as well. It will be interesting to see if Giants stick to that batting combination or push Devine up top again.

If they can see off DC on Tuesday and win their final league game, a spot in the Eliminator will be theirs.

When: Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 7:30 PM IST

Where: BCA Stadium, Kotambi

What to expect: In the four games so far, the results have been 50-50 and that would please the teams as the pattern doesn't suggest the chasing teams having any significant advantage. The par score has been 150.

Team News:

Delhi Capitals

Chinelle Henry came in and made an instant impact in the last game. So expect her and the rest of the group to hold on to their spots.

Probable XI: Shafali Verma, Lizelle Lee(w), Laura Wolvaardt, Jemimah Rodrigues(c), Marizanne Kapp, Niki Prasad, Chinelle Henry, Sneh Rana, Minnu Mani, Shree Charani, Nandni Sharma

Gujarat Giants

While they are expected to retain their winning combination, it will be interesting to see if Giants push Devine up the order again given she smashed a 42-ball 95 the last time these two sides met.

Probable XI: Beth Mooney (wk), Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Anushka Sharma, Ashleigh Gardner (c), Sophie Devine, Bharti Fulmali, Kanika Ahuja, Kashvee Gautam, Renuka Singh Thakur, Happy Kumari

Delhi have finally found their rhythm in the Vadodara leg. After a shaky start in Mumbai, they’ve dispatched the defending champions Mumbai Indians and the previously undefeated table-toppers (RCB) in consecutive games. The young Indian pacer Nandini Sharma has been a revelation, currently sitting at the top of the wicket charts with 13 scalps, including a stunning hat-trick earlier this season. Their bowling unit, led by the evergreen Marizanne Kapp and the clinical Shree Charani, has choked opponents, restricting RCB to just 109 in their last outing.

The Giants’ season has been a rollercoaster. They started strong but suffered three losses on the bounce before a crucial win against UP Warriorz revitalized their campaign. The last time these two sides met, Sophie Devine played one of the innings of the tournament, a 42-ball 95, and defended 7 runs in the final over to secure a 4-run win. Whether to keep Devine in the middle order to stabilize or push her back to the top to maximize the powerplay remains their biggest selection headache.

BCA Stadium Pitch Report

The pitch at the BCA Stadium, Kotambi has evolved throughout the 2026 season. While traditionally a batting haven with true bounce and a fast outfield, the surface has recently slowed down, turning into a more balanced contest. The black-soil base helps spinners extract grip in the middle overs, though the trimmed grass allows for consistent carry initially. Dew is a massive factor in evening games, often neutralizing spin and aiding the chasing side. With an average first-innings score of 148 this year, teams winning the toss will likely choose to bowl first to capitalize on the skid under lights.

Gujarat Giants Women Team Performance

The Gujarat Giants Women have had a mixed performance this season. They were at the bottom of the table after three consecutive losses, but they broke the losing streak in their last match against UPW. After this win, they moved to third position on the table. Rajeshwari Gayakwad was the player of the match with excellent spin bowling, grabbing 3 wickets. GGWT have already defeated UPW and face them again in this match. This win is crucial to keep a safe place in the playoff race with a net run rate of -0.341. They look stronger with both batting and bowling line-ups and aim to take victory in this match, which can lead to improving their NRR.

Delhi Capitals Women Team Performance

The Delhi Capitals Women have made a strong comeback in the season after breaking the RCBW winning streak in their last match. Both the batters and bowlers played fantastically and placed them in the second position on the table. In their last match, they won with 4.2 overs to spare, boosting them to second position with a net run rate of -0.169. They look stronger and aim to keep winning. It is crucial for them to win this match to keep themselves in the playoff race.

Gujarat Giants Women vs Delhi Capitals Women — 17th Match Prediction

Scenario 1

Who will win today’s toss: GGTW win the toss and opt to bowl first

DCW scores: 160–170

Who will win today’s match: GGTW to win today’s 17th match 2026

Scenario 2

Who will win today’s toss: DCW win the toss and opt to bowl first

GGTW scores: 175–185

Who will win today’s match: DCW to win today’s 17th match 2026

Today Match Winning Percentage

GGTW65%

DCW35%

GGTW vs DCW Today’s Match Weather Condition:

• Temperature: 25°C
• Humidity: 45%
• Rain: 0% Rain of chance
• Wind direction: ESE
• Wind speed: 10.8KPH