Match Overview
Delhi Capitals Women delivered a clinical performance to defeat Gujarat Giants Women by 7 wickets in the Eliminator match of the Women’s Premier League 2026. Chasing a competitive target, Delhi’s batters controlled the innings from the start and sealed victory with several overs to spare.
The result booked Delhi Capitals a place in the WPL final, while Gujarat Giants’ campaign ended in the knockout stage.
Match Summary
| Match | GG – W vs DC – W |
| Tournament | Women’s Premier League 2026 Eliminator |
| Venue | BCA Stadium, Vadodara |
| Result | Delhi Capitals Women won by 7 wickets |
| Gujarat Giants Score | 168/7 (20 overs) |
| Delhi Capitals Score | 169/3 (15.4 overs) |
| Player of the Match | Jemimah Rodrigues |
Gujarat Giants Women Innings
168/7 in 20 overs
Gujarat Giants Women posted a competitive total after steady contributions from their top and middle order. However, they were unable to accelerate enough in the final overs to push the score beyond a challenging mark.
Gujarat Giants Batting Highlights
| Batter | Runs | Balls |
| Beth Mooney | 62 | 51 |
| Georgia Wareham | 35 | 25 |
| Ashleigh Gardner | 18 | 14 |
Mooney anchored the innings, while Wareham provided important runs in the middle overs.
Delhi Capitals Bowling Performance
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets |
| Chinelle Henry | 4 | 35 | 3 |
| Shree Charani | 4 | 29 | 2 |
Delhi’s bowlers took regular wickets and restricted Gujarat from building large partnerships.
Delhi Capitals Women’s Innings
169/3 in 15.4 overs
Delhi Capitals approached the chase with intent, scoring quickly during the powerplay. Strong partnerships ensured the required run rate remained under control, and the target was achieved comfortably.
Delhi Capitals Batting Highlights
| Batter | Runs | Balls |
| Lizelle Lee | 43 | 24 |
| Jemimah Rodrigues | 41 | 23 |
| Laura Wolvaardt | 32 | 24 |
Rodrigues played a decisive knock in the middle overs, guiding the chase with smart stroke play and control.
Gujarat Giants Bowling Performance
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets |
| Georgia Wareham | 3.4 | 28 | 2 |
| Rajeshwari Gayakwad | 3 | 33 | 1 |
Gujarat bowlers made an effort by picking up a couple of wickets, but struggled to maintain pressure during Delhi’s chase, which may inspire respect for their resilience.
Phase-Wise Match Analysis
- Powerplay: Delhi Capitals gained early momentum with quick scoring.
- Middle Overs: The partnership involving Jemimah Rodrigues shifted the game firmly in Delhi’s favour.
Finish: Delhi completed the chase comfortably with several overs to spare, leaving fans confident in their team’s performance.
Player of the Match
Jemimah Rodrigues was named Player of the Match for her match-defining innings that ensured a smooth and controlled chase for the Delhi Capitals.
What This Result Means
- Delhi Capitals advanced to the WPL 2026 final.
- Gujarat Giants were eliminated from the tournament.
- Delhi’s balanced performance with both bat and ball highlighted their consistency.
What’s Next
Delhi Capitals Women now move into the WPL 2026 final with strong momentum and confidence.
