Overview:
The surface is expected to favour stroke-play, remaining largely even with little assistance for bowlers.
Jemimah Rodrigues’ first outing as captain began on a tough note, with Delhi Capitals Women going down by 50 runs against Mumbai Indians Women in their opener. The focus now shifts to recovery, as DC-W prepare to face Gujarat Giants Women in their next fixture, aiming for a quick turnaround.
The fixture gets underway at 7:30 PM IST on January 11 at the Dr DY Patil Stadium. Delhi Capitals Women will be looking to raise their level and register their first points, while Gujarat Giants Women arrive encouraged by a strong opening outing, led by Ashleigh Gardner, and will be confident of pushing for another win.
DC-W vs GG W Match details
| Fixture | DC-W vs GG-W (Match N0:4) |
| Date | January 11, 2026 ( Sunday) |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Toss time | 7:00 PM IST |
| Ground | Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai |
Pitch report
The surface is expected to favour stroke-play, remaining largely even with little assistance for bowlers. Variations such as cutters and off-pace deliveries could prove useful at the death, while spinners may find modest grip. Conditions for batting are likely to remain similar across both innings.
DC-W vs GG W WPL head-to-head record
The head-to-head tilts in Delhi Capitals Women’s favour, with DC-W winning four of six meetings, while GG-W have claimed two
| Matches Played | DC | GG | No Result |
| 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
DC-W vs GG W probable top performers
Key batter to watch out for: Ashleigh Gardner
Ashleigh Gardner delivered a timely half-century that underlined her status as one of the premier T20 batters globally. For DC-W, much will depend on the starts provided by Shafali Verma and Laura Wolvaardt at the top of the order.
Key Bowler to Watch Out For: Georgia Wareham
Georgia Wareham’s strength lies in her tactical awareness, adjusting her lines to the field and keeping batters in check. On the other side, DC-W rely heavily on Marizanne Kapp’s experience to lead their bowling effort.
DC-W vs GG-W: probable XI XIs
Delhi Capitals: Lizelle Lee (wk), Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues (c), Chinelle Henry, Laura Wolvaardt, Marizanne Kapp, Shree Charani, Minnu Mani, Niki Prasad, Sneh Rana, Nandani Sharma
Gujarat Giants: Beth Mooney (wk), Sophie Devine, Anushka Sharma, Ash Gardner (c), Georgia Wareham, Bharti Fulmali, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Kashvee Gautam, Kanika Ahuja, Tanuja Kanwar, Renuka Singh Thakur
DC-W vs GG-W Match Prediction
Delhi Capitals Women are still searching for the right balance, while Gujarat Giants Women appear more settled. Based on current form, Gujarat Giants Women are tipped to come out on top.