The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 is in full swing, and the 17th T20 match between Delhi Capitals Women (DCW) and Gujarat Giants Women (GGW) is set to be a high-voltage showdown.
Both teams are eager to grab crucial points. But who has the edge? Let’s break it down.
Match Details
- Match: Delhi Capitals Women vs Gujarat Giants Women, 10th T20, WPL 2025
- Date: Tuesday, 17th March 2025
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: Ekana Satdium, Lucknow
- Broadcast: JioHotstar, Star Sports Network
Team Squads
Delhi Capitals Women (DCW)
- Captain: Meg Lanning
- Annabel Sutherland, Shikha Pandey, Arundhati Reddy, Radha Yadav, Alice Capsey, Taniya Bhatia (wk), Titas Sadhu, Marizanne Kapp, Jemimah Rodrigues, Annabel Sutherland, Jess Jonassen, and Minnu Mani
Gujarat Giants Women (GGW)
- Captain: Ashleigh Gardner
- Tanuja Kanwar, Sayali Satghare, Priya Mishra, Phoebe Litchfield, Danielle Gibson, Meghna Singh, Simran Shaikh, Laura Wolvaardt, Harleen Deol, Deandra Dottin, Kashvee Gautam, Beth Mooney (wk), and Phoebe
Probable Playing XI
Delhi Capitals Women
- Meg Lanning (c)
- Shafali Verma
- Jemimah Rodrigues
- Marizanne Kapp
- Jess Jonassen
- Annabel Sutherland
- Shikha Pandey
- Arundhati Reddy
- Radha Yadav
- Alice Capsey
- Taniya Bhatia (wk)
Gujarat Giants Women
- Beth Mooney (wk)
- Laura Wolvaardt
- Ashleigh Gardner (c)
- Harleen Deol
- Deandra Dottin
- Kashvee Gautam
- Tanuja Kanwar
- Sayali Satghare
- Priya Mishra
- Phoebe Litchfield
- Danielle Gibson
Fantasy Team XI Prediction
Key Players to Watch
- Jemimah Rodrigues and Meg Lanning are reliable hitters who can lead an innings.
- Ashleigh Gardner and Marizanne Kapp are excellent all-around players who are vital with the bat and the ball.
- Two bowlers who can alter the course of a match are Jess Jonassen and Kashvee Gautam.
Players to Avoid
- Recently, Deandra Dottin has had patchy form.
- Annabel Sutherland: Finding it difficult to contribute this season.
Match Prediction & Analysis
Who Has the Upper Hand?
On paper, Delhi Capitals women have the stronger squad. Their batting lineup is explosive, and their bowling unit is well-balanced. Gujarat Giants, on the other hand, have been inconsistent but still possess match-winners who can turn the game upside down.
Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | DCW Wins | GGW Wins |
| 5 | 4 | 1 |
DCW has had the upper hand in past encounters, which gives them a psychological advantage.
Pitch & Weather Report
Pitch Conditions
- Spinners will love this pitch.
- A slow outfield.
- Spinners might get some help as the match progresses.
Weather Forecast
- Temperature: 22-28°C
- Humidity: Moderate
- Rain? Nope. Expect a full game!
Match Prediction
Based on their recent performance and roster strength, the Delhi Capitals Women have a 70% chance of winning. However, cricket is unpredictable; if the Gujarat Giants’ key players fire, we could have a thriller!
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