The Women’s Premier League (WPL 2025) is in full swing. Every team is fighting tooth and nail to climb the points table. And now, as we hit the 10th match of the season, it’s Delhi Capitals Women (DCW) vs Gujarat Giants Women (GGW). A must-win for both sides.
Delhi Capitals are coming off a tough loss against UP Warriorz. Gujarat Giants? They got outplayed by Mumbai Indians. Both teams need a comeback. Urgently.
WPL 2025: DCW vs GGW Match History And Head-To-Head Record
Head-to-Head & Recent Form
History favors Delhi Capitals. They’ve beaten Gujarat Giants three times in four encounters. That’s a confidence booster. But cricket is unpredictable. And Gujarat Giants? They’ve managed just one win this season. Desperate for a turnaround, they’ll throw everything at this game.
Delhi Capitals Women: Team Preview
Meg Lanning’s squad has had an inconsistent run. Their last outing exposed weaknesses in both batting and bowling. But with a leader like Lanning, expect a strong response.
Key Players & Strategy
Batting:
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- Lanning and Shafali Verma – Need to fire at the top.
- Jemimah Rodrigues, Annabel Sutherland, and Marizanne Kapp – Critical in the middle order.
Bowling:
- Kapp and Shikha Pandey – Must strike early.
- Jess Jonassen and Annabel Sutherland – Key during the middle overs.
Predicted XI: Meg Lanning (c), Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Annabel Sutherland, Marizanne Kapp, Jess Jonassen, Sarah Bryce (wk), Shikha Pandey, Arundhati Reddy, Minnu Mani, Niki Prasad.
Gujarat Giants Women: Team Preview
Under pressure. That’s the best way to describe Ashleigh Gardner and her team. After a crushing defeat against Mumbai Indians, they need a statement performance.
Key Players & Strategy
Batting:
- Beth Mooney and Laura Wolvaardt – Have to step up.
- Ashleigh Gardner and Harleen Deol – Expected to anchor the innings.
- Deandra Dottin – The finisher. Needs to bring her power-hitting game.
Bowling:
- Gardner and Tanuja Kanwar – Early wickets are crucial.
- Priya Mishra and Kashvee Gautam – Must control the middle overs.
Predicted XI: Ashleigh Gardner (c), Laura Wolvaardt, Beth Mooney (wk), Dayalan Hemalatha, Harleen Deol, Deandra Dottin, Simran Shaikh, Tanuja Kanwar, Sayali Satghare, Kashvee Gautam, Priya Mishra.
Pitch & Weather Conditions
The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru is a paradise for batters. Short boundaries. Quick outfield. Expect fireworks. Bowlers, especially spinners, will have a tough time.
- Expected first-innings score: Around 170.
- Weather: Warm, no rain expected.
- Toss prediction: Teams will prefer to bowl first. Chasing has been the trend at this venue.
Match Prediction
Let’s be real. Gujarat Giants have struggled in WPL history. And this season hasn’t been any different. Their batting lineup lacks firepower. Meanwhile, Delhi Capitals? A more balanced squad. A stronger batting unit. And a solid chance to dominate this clash.
Prediction: Delhi Capitals Women to win.
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