GGW vs DCW match prediction for Women’s Premier League 2026. Check pitch report, toss prediction, playing XI, betting tips and win probability.
GGW vs DCW Match Prediction – WPL 2026
GGW vs DCW Match Prediction for Match 17 of the Women’s Premier League 2026 sees Gujarat Giants Women take on Delhi Capitals Women at Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara, on 27 January 2026. With both teams tied on six points, this fixture could play a crucial role in deciding the final playoff positions.
Match Details
- Match: Gujarat Giants Women vs Delhi Capitals Women
- Tournament: Women’s Premier League 2026
- Format: T20
- Date: 27 January 2026
- Time: 19:30 IST
- Venue: BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara
- Toss Prediction: Bowl First
GGW vs DCW Win Probability
- GGW: 48%
- DCW: 52%
Delhi Capitals Women hold a narrow advantage heading into this contest.
Recent Form
- Gujarat Giants Women: W, L, L, L, W
- Delhi Capitals Women: W, W, L, W, L
Delhi Capitals Women come into this match with better momentum after back-to-back wins.
Pitch Report – Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara
The GGW vs DCW pitch report suggests another high-scoring encounter at Kotambi Stadium. First-innings totals here usually fall between 155–160, but with dew expected later in the evening, teams batting first may need 170–180 runs to stay competitive.
All four WPL 2026 matches at this venue have been won by teams bowling first.
Toss Strategy: Bowl First.
Weather Conditions
Weather conditions in Vadodara will remain cool and pleasant throughout the match. Dew in the second innings is expected to assist batters during the chase.
Gujarat Giants Women Preview
Gujarat Giants Women have had an up-and-down campaign, winning three and losing three of their six matches. A recent win has lifted their confidence, and with two games left, qualification is still firmly in their control.
Captain Ashleigh Gardner has led the scoring with 196 runs at a strike rate of 141. Sophie Devine has been equally influential, scoring 199 runs while striking at over 160 in the powerplay.
Beth Mooney and Bharti Fulmali provide stability, while Georgia Wareham adds quick runs in the middle overs. The bowling unit is spearheaded by Devine, who has taken 11 wickets, with Renuka Singh Thakur, Kashvee Gautam, and Rajeshwari Gayakwad offering strong support.
Gujarat Giants Women Predicted Playing XI
Beth Mooney (wk), Sophie Devine, Anushka Sharma, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Kanika Ahuja, Ashleigh Gardner (c), Kashvee Gautam, Bharti Fulmali, Renuka Singh Thakur, Happy Kumari, Rajeshwari Gayakwad
Delhi Capitals Women Preview
Delhi Capitals Women have surged into second place after two emphatic wins, including a dominant victory over table-toppers Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women, whom they bowled out for just 109.
Lizelle Lee has been their most consistent batter, scoring 219 runs at a strike rate of 150. Laura Wolvaardt and Jemimah Rodrigues have provided solidity in the middle order, while Shafali Verma has set aggressive tones in the powerplay.
The bowling unit has been led superbly by Nandni Sharma, who has picked up 13 wickets. Support from Shree Charani, Marizanne Kapp, and Chinelle Henry makes Delhi one of the most well-rounded bowling attacks in the tournament.
Delhi Capitals Women Predicted Playing XI
Shafali Verma, Lizelle Lee (wk), Laura Wolvaardt, Jemimah Rodrigues (c), Marizanne Kapp, Niki Prasad, Chinelle Henry, Sneh Rana, Minnu Mani, Shree Charani, Nandni Sharma
GGW vs DCW Betting Tips
- Toss winner should bowl first
- Competitive first-innings score: 165–170+
- Key players for GGW: Sophie Devine, Ashleigh Gardner, Georgia Wareham
- Key players for DCW: Lizelle Lee, Laura Wolvaardt, Nandni Sharma
GGW vs DCW Match Prediction – Who Will Win?
Both teams are evenly matched on paper, but Delhi Capitals Women enter this match with stronger momentum, having beaten RCB and MI in their last two games. Gujarat Giants Women have match-winners but have struggled for consistency.
Considering recent form, balance, and confidence levels, Delhi Capitals Women hold a slight edge in this encounter.
Final Prediction
Back Delhi Capitals Women to win.
