Delhi Capitals will compete with Gujarat Giants in Match 4 of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 at Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai, on Sunday. Delhi Capitals, reeling from a 50-run loss to Mumbai Indians, aim to bounce back under new captain Jemimah Rodrigues, while Ashleigh Gardner’s Gujarat Giants ride momentum from a 10-run victory over UP Warriorz.
DC-W vs GG-W, WPL 2026: Match details
- Date and Time: January 11; 12:35 pm IST / 7:05 am GMT / 6:05 pm Local
- Venue: Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai
DC-W vs GG-W, Head-to-Head Record in WPL
Matches played: 06 | Delhi Capitals won: 04 | Gujarat Giants won: 02 | No result/Tied: 0
Dr DY Patil Sports Academy Pitch Report
The Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy features a classic batting paradise defined by its hard, flat surface and consistent bounce. In this evening match, the ball should come onto the bat smoothly, enabling aggressive stroke-play. While the red soil provides pacers with some early swing and carry, the combination of short boundaries and a rapid outfield creates a significant advantage for the batting side.
History suggests that dew will become a major factor during the second innings. This moisture typically makes the ball slippery and difficult for spinners to control, often neutralizing the bowling attack as the night progresses. Consequently, the toss is expected to be crucial; winning captains will likely opt to bowl first, looking to exploit any early movement before chasing under the lights when conditions are at their most favorable for scoring.
Squads
Gujarat Giants: Beth Mooney (wk), Sophie Devine, Anushka Sharma, Ashleigh Gardner (c), Georgia Wareham, Bharti Fulmali, Kanika Ahuja, Kashvee Gautam, Tanuja Kanwar, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Renuka Singh Thakur, Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Yastika Bhatia, Kim Garth, Titas Sadhu, Ayushi Soni, Shivani Singh, Happy Kumari
Delhi Capitals: Shafali Verma, Lizelle Lee (wk), Laura Wolvaardt, Jemimah Rodrigues (c), Marizanne Kapp, Niki Prasad, Chinelle Henry, Sneh Rana, Minnu Mani, Shree Charani, Nandani Sharma, Taniya Bhatia, Alana King, Lucy Hamilton, Mamatha Madiwala, Deeya Yadav
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DC-W vs GG-W, WPL 2026: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- Delhi Capitals wins the toss and bowls first
- Gujarat Giants’ powerplay score: 50-60 (6 overs)
- Gujarat Giants’ total score: 180-190
Case 2:
- Gujarat Giants wins the toss and bowls first
- Delhi Capitals’ powerplay score: 40-50 (6 overs)
- Delhi Capitals’ total score: 170-180
Match result: Team bowling first to win the contest.
This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
