The 17th match of the Women’s Premier League 2026 will feature an important clash between Gujarat Giants Women and Delhi Capitals Women.
The high-stakes encounter will be played on Tuesday, January 27, at the Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara, with the match starting at 7:30 PM IST.
With playoff qualification still open for both sides, this match is expected to play a key role in shaping the WPL 2026 points table.
Match Preview: Gujarat Giants vs Delhi Capitals
Gujarat Giants – Team Form
Gujarat Giants started the WPL 2026 season strongly but struggled during the middle phase of the tournament. However, a timely return to winning ways has boosted confidence within the squad.
- Matches played: 6
- Wins: 3
- Losses: 3
- Matches in hand: 2
With crucial games still left, Gujarat Giants are well placed to finish inside the top three if they continue their current momentum.
Delhi Capitals – Team Form
Delhi Capitals had a slow start to the season, managing only one win from their first four matches. But back-to-back victories in their last two games have completely changed the mood in the camp.
The Capitals now carry strong momentum and will look to extend their winning run to strengthen their push for a playoff spot.
Top Run-Scorers: Gujarat Giants vs Delhi Capitals
(Current squad players only)
| Player | Runs | Average | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shafali Verma | 266 | 44.33 | 180.95 |
| Ashleigh Gardner | 207 | 41.40 | 137.08 |
| Laura Wolvaardt | 142 | 28.40 | 143.43 |
Shafali Verma has dominated this fixture with her aggressive batting, while Ashleigh Gardner and Laura Wolvaardt have also produced consistent performances.
Top Wicket-Takers: Gujarat Giants vs Delhi Capitals
(Current squad players only)
| Player | Wickets | Average | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marizanne Kapp | 10 | 12.70 | 14.4 |
| Tanuja Kanwar | 6 | 29.66 | 23.0 |
| Ashleigh Gardner | 5 | – | 21.2 |
Marizanne Kapp has been the standout bowler in this rivalry, consistently delivering breakthroughs in key moments.
Gujarat Giants: Key Stats & Records
- Gujarat Giants have won only 2 of their 5 WPL matches at Kotambi Stadium.
- Sophie Devine vs Delhi Capitals:
- 211 runs
- Average: 35.16
- Strike rate: 159.84
- Ashleigh Gardner at Kotambi Stadium (WPL):
- 200 runs
- Average: 50
- Three fifties
- Strike rate: 149.25
- Renuka Singh Thakur has been the most effective pacer at this venue:
- 8 wickets
- Average: 11.37
- Strike rate: 12
- Renuka Singh Thakur and Kashvee Gautam have the joint second-most powerplay wickets in WPL 2026 (5 each).
- Sophie Devine is Gujarat Giants’ leading wicket-taker this season with 11 wickets.
Delhi Capitals: Key Stats & Records
- Delhi Capitals have won 4 of their 5 WPL matches at Kotambi Stadium.
- They have won 3 of the last 5 matches against Gujarat Giants.
- Nandani Sharma is the highest wicket-taker of WPL 2026 so far:
- 13 wickets
- Average: 14.15
- Strike rate: 10.15
- Shafali Verma at Kotambi Stadium:
- 114 runs
- Strike rate: 170.14
- Lizelle Lee is Delhi Capitals’ leading run-scorer this season:
- 219 runs
- Strike rate: 150
- Two half-centuries
- Delhi Capitals’ top order has been the strongest in WPL 2026:
- Average: 34.62
- Strike rate: 137.81
Records That Could Be Broken in Match 17
| Player | Milestone |
|---|---|
| Laura Wolvaardt | Needs 5 runs to reach 6000 T20 runs |
| Shafali Verma | Needs 82 runs to become WPL’s highest Indian run-scorer |
| Danni Wyatt | Needs 5 sixes to reach 150 T20 sixes |
| Ashleigh Gardner | Needs 22 runs to complete 1000 T20 runs in India |
Delhi Capitals enter Match 17 with momentum and a strong record at Kotambi Stadium, while Gujarat Giants will rely on their all-round strength and key performers to stay in the playoff race.
With important milestones on the line and qualification pressure building, fans can expect a high-intensity contest in this crucial WPL 2026 fixture.
