Gujarat Giants-W vs Delhi Capitals-W Preview | An important match for both teams

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The Women’s Premier League game in Vadodara will bring together Gujarat Giants and Delhi Capitals, who have already met this season and know each other's strengths and weaknesses. The tournament is approaching its decisive stage, and every result now affects the chances of reaching the playoffs.

Gujarat Giants-W and Delhi Capitals-W approach the match with a shared objective and inconsistent results behind them. For Gujarat, this match is an opportunity to build on their recent home victory against UP Warriorz. Meanwhile, Delhi will look to continue its two-game winning streak and strengthen its position in the standings. Both sides have been inconsistent this season, making the choice after the toss particularly important, with sides batting second winning the majority of the games.

Both Capitals and Giants are level on six points, with three wins from six games and are currently placed third and fourth, respectively, in the five-team tournament with two more games remaining.

Form Guide

After a promising start, Gujarat Giants-W have had a difficult stretch of the season, losing three in a row before finally arresting that with a win in the last game. The team often lost control in the middle of the innings, especially when defending their lead. At the same time, Gujarat's victories were convincing.

Delhi Capitals-W look a little more consistent with thre wins in their last four matches. The main problems arose in games where they had to chase tall totals, especially after aggressive starts from their opponents. Two consecutive wins in Vadodara have added confidence ahead of this match.

Gujarat Giants-W: W L L L W

Delhi Capitals-W: L W L W W

Gujarat Giants-W vs Delhi Capitals-W Head-to-Head

The teams have met regularly in recent years. Delhi has come out on top more often, but Gujarat has found ways to turn the tide on more than one occasion. Most of the matches were decided in the final moments, which speaks to how evenly matched the teams are. The history of their rivalry shows no clear favorite, adding to the intrigue ahead of their next match.

Gujarat Giants-W 3-4 Delhi Capitals-W

Pitch and Weather

The match will be played at BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara. The pitch here is usually conducive to steady scoring throughout the game, except for the odd low bounce here and there. As the game progresses, the surface will get skiddier with the onset of dew, making it difficult for bowlers to defend totals. Teams in Vadodara often feel more confident when batting second.

The weather on match day is expected to be dry and warm, with no rain. The temperature will be comfortable for evening cricket. Given the conditions, the captain who wins the toss is likely to choose to bowl first.

Team News

The Gujarat Giants-W team is expected to maintain its usual lineup structure and focus on depth in the batting lineup. Particular attention will be paid to the middle overs, where the main difficulties have arisen in the past.

Delhi Capitals-W are also not planning any major changes. The team is satisfied with its recent results and will most likely field the same combination of players. The main task will be to get off to a confident start and control the game after the powerplay.

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

Delhi Capitals-W (Probable XI): Shafali Verma, Lizelle Lee (wk), Laura Wolvaardt, Jemimah Rodrigues (c), Marizanne Kapp, Chinelle Henry, Niki Prasad, Sneh Rana, Minnu Mani, Shree Charani, Nandani Sharma

Broadcasting Platforms

The GG vs DC WPL match will be streamed live on the JioHotstar app and website in India from 7:30 PM IST on Tuesday. Live telecast of the same will also be available on the Star Sports Network.