Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Giants are set for a high-stakes clash when they clash in the Women’s Premier League 2026 Eliminator at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara on Tuesday for a place in the final.
These two parties know each other all too well. Their encounters in the league stage this season have been thrillers decided by the best margin. Gujarat saw off Delhi by four runs in Navi Mumbai after posting a mammoth total and then followed it up with another nervy finish at the same venue in Vadodara last week to seal a three-run win. Twice, the Giants kept their composure when it mattered most. On Tuesday, the pressure will be stronger, the consequences sharper.
Momentum with Gujarat, legacy with Delhi
The form suggests it could be both. Gujarat Giants have arrived on the back of three straight wins and peaked just in time after a shaky start to the season. Delhi Capitals, meanwhile, have quietly restored momentum, winning three of their last four games and storming into the playoffs with a thrilling win over UP Warriorz. Both teams feel ready to fight, both believe they belong together.
In such a tight competition, experience can be decisive. For Gujarat, Sophie Devine was the heart of the campaign. The New Zealand all-rounder was consistent with both bat and ball, combining aggressive scoring with decisive breakthroughs and calm death bowling. Her ability to swing games in the matter of overs makes her the biggest threat Delhi have to contain.
Delhi, on the other hand, thrived on collective efforts. Marizanne Kapp and Chinelle Henry applied the pressure up front while the middle overs and death saw several players step up when needed. With the bat, Delhi relied on solid starts and timely acceleration rather than one dominant hitter. Captain Jemimah Rodrigues has also grown into her role, leading from the front in crunch moments.
For Delhi, this Eliminator represents another attempt to overcome their final slog at the WPL. It’s a chance for Gujarat to complete a hat-trick over the Capitals and book a shot at the title. With recent history so even, expect another tight finish where nerves, not talent, could be the deciding factor.
DC vs GG: Head to Head
- Total Matches: 8
- Gujarat Giants win: 4
- Delhi Capitals win: 4
When and where is Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Giants, WPL 2026 Eliminator?
The WPL 2026 Eliminator between Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Giants will be held on February 3 at BCA Stadium, Kotambi in Vadodara.
Where to watch Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Giants, WPL 2026 Eliminator?
The WPL 2026 Eliminator between Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Giants will be telecast live on Star Sports Network.
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Issued by:
Debodinna Chakraborty
Published on:
February 3, 2026
