DC set to face GG for Eliminators in WPL 2026:Delhi’s fourth consecutive playoffs, eye maiden title; winner to clash RCB in final on Thursday

The eliminator of the fourth season in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) will be played today between Gujarat Giants (GG) and Delhi Capitals (DC). The match will start at 7:30 PM at Vadodara’s Kotambi Stadium. The toss will be at 7 PM. The team winning this match will play the final against Royal Challengers Bangalore in Vadodara on February 5. DC vs GG, head-to-head records in WPL
Gujarat and Delhi have played 8 matches so far in WPL. Both teams have won 4 matches each. This season, Gujarat won both matches. The team won close matches by 4 runs in Navi Mumbai and by 3 runs in Vadodara. Delhi failed to achieve the target in the last over on both occasions. Delhi reached the playoffs for the fourth consecutive time, eye maiden title victory
Delhi Capitals qualified for the playoffs this time under Jemimah Rodrigues’ captaincy. The team finished third with 8 points. In the previous 3 seasons, the team remained at the top under Meg Lanning’s captaincy but couldn’t win the final. Gujarat Giants qualified for the playoffs for the second consecutive season. The team finished third last season but couldn’t win the knockout match against the Mumbai Indians. Gujarat made it to the playoffs this time by defeating Mumbai. Top performers of Delhi Capitals in WPL 2026
In WPL’s fourth season, Delhi Capitals got great support from medium pacer Nandini Sharma. She took 15 wickets, including the tournament’s fourth hat-trick. She is the team’s top wicket taker. Meanwhile, South Africa’s Laura Wolvaardt has scored the most runs (241) for the team. Top performers of GG in WPL 2026
Captain Ashley Gardner has scored the most runs (244) for Gujarat. Meanwhile, all-rounder Sophie Devine is the team’s top wicket taker. She has taken the most wickets (17) in the tournament. Devine bowled the final over in both matches against Delhi this season to secure victories for Gujarat. Kotambi Stadium, pitch report
Run scoring was difficult in the initial matches on Vadodara’s pitch. Then batting first was advantageous, but in recent matches scoring runs has become easier. In such conditions, the team winning the toss might choose to bowl first. Vadodara weather report Tuesday will be warm and mostly clear, with temperatures around 31°C. There is no chance of rain, making it a dry day overall. Humidity levels at 51% may cause mild discomfort during the afternoon hours. Winds will blow at around 13 km/h, providing slight relief from the heat. DC vs GG, probable playing XI
Gujarat Giants: Beth Mooney (wk), Sophie Devine, Anushka Sharma, Ashleigh Gardner (c), Georgia Wareham, Bharati Fulmali, Kanika Ahuja, Kashvi Gautam, Tanuja Kanwar, Rajeshwari Gayakwad and Renuka Singh. Delhi Capitals: Lizelle Lee (wk), Shafali Verma, Laura Wolvaardt, Jemimah Rodrigues (c), Marizanne Kapp, Shinel Henry, Nikki Prasad, Sneh Rana, Minnu Mani, Nandini Sharma and Sri Charani.