Delhi Capitals Women face Gujarat Giants Women in the 17th fixture of WPL 2026 today. This match carries significant weight for both sides as they battle for a playoff position. Delhi Capitals currently sit third in the table with six points from six matches. They arrive in confident form following victories over the Mumbai Indians and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Gujarat Giants are also on six points from six matches and occupy fourth spot.
Spectators can anticipate a closely fought contest. Delhi’s bowling attack will challenge Gujarat’s batting lineup, whilst Gujarat will be keen to boost their net run rate and maintain their playoff push.
GG-W vs DC-W 17th WPL Match Odds
Both DC-W and GG-W have secured three victories and are positioned third and fourth, respectively.
Bookmakers are offering similar returns on their wins.
| Platform | GG-W Win Odds | DC-W Win Odds | Toss Odds (GG-W) | Toss Odds (DC-W) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 2.00 | 1.95 | 1.9 | 1.88 |
| Stake | 2.05 | 1.98 | 1.92 | 1.86 |
| 4RABET | 2.00 | 2 | 1.88 | 1.9 |
| BetVibe | 1.95 | 2.05 | 1.85 | 1.93 |
GG-W vs DC-W 17th WPL Match Facts
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Match | DC-W vs GG-W, 17th Match |
| Series | WPL 2026 |
| Date | Tuesday, 28th January |
| Time | 02:00 PM GMT/7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara |
DC-W vs GG-W Squads For WPL 2026
Let’s examine the squads for both teams ahead of the 17th match of WPL 2026.
Gujarat Giants Women’s Squad
Ashleigh Gardner (c), Bharti Fulmali, Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Kanika Ahuja, Sophie Devine, Kashvee Gautam, Kim Garth, Anushka Sharma, Ayushi Soni, Yastika Bhatia (wk), Beth Mooney (wk), Shivani Singh (wk), Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Tanuja Kanwar, Renuka Singh Thakur, Titas Sadhu, Georgia Wareham, Happy Kumari
Delhi Capitals Women’s Squad
Jemimah Rodrigues (c), Deeya Yadav, Shafali Verma, Laura Wolvaardt, Chinelle Henry, Niki Prasad, Minnu Mani, Lucy Hamilton, Sneh Rana, Marizanne Kapp, Alana King, Taniya Bhatia (wk), Lizelle Lee (wk), Mamatha Madiwala (wk), Shree Charani, Nandani Sharma
Pitch Report For BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara
In the early fixtures, the pitch favoured bowlers, but batsmen are now finding it more comfortable as the surface is providing reliable bounce and pace.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Behaviour | The surface features light grass coverage, offering good bounce early on. As the match progresses, it slows down, making spin bowling more effective. |
| Batting Conditions | Batting has become relatively easier as the ball comes onto the bat smoothly, allowing fluent stroke play. |
| Bowling Support | Pace bowlers get early movement with the new ball, whilst spinners become effective later by slowing the scoring rate. |
| Average 1st Innings Score | In WPL matches, teams typically score around 150 batting first, which represents a competitive total on this ground. |
| Toss Impact & Dew | Teams often opt to bat first after winning the toss, as chasing totals here can prove challenging. |
Weather Report
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | The temperature is around 27°C. |
| Weather | A largely sunny day is expected throughout the match. |
| Precipitation | There is 0% chance of rain. |
| Humidity | The humidity will be 55%. |
| Wind | Wind speed will be 14 km/h. |
DC-W vs GG-W Head-to-Head In WPL
DC-W and GG-W have contested seven matches against each other, with DC-W holding a slight advantage with four victories.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 07 |
| Gujarat Giants Women Won | 03 |
| Delhi Capitals Won | 04 |
| No Result | 00 |
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Key Players To Watch
These will be the crucial players for what promises to be a decisive match for both teams.
| Players | WPL Stats |
|---|---|
| Beth Mooney (GG-W) | 655 runs in 24 WPL matches at an average of 32.75. |
| Rajeshwari Gayakwad (GG-W) | 19 wickets in 22 games at an economy of 8.37. |
| Danni Wyatt-Hodge (GG-W) | 151 runs in 07 games at an average of 21.57. |
| Marizanne Kapp (DC-W) | 407 runs and 34 wickets in 30 matches. |
| Shree Charani (DC-W) | 12 wickets in 8 WPL matches at an economy of 8.38. |
| Shafali Verma (DC-W) | 1030 runs in 33 WPL games at an average of 34.33. |
