Delhi Capitals Beat Gujarat Giants, Enter WPL 2026 Final

BuzzCric IN February 03, 2026


 

Match Overview

The Eliminator of the Women's Premier League 2026 witnessed a clinical performance from Delhi Capitals Women, who outplayed Gujarat Giants Women to book their place in yet another WPL final.

  • Match: Eliminator

  • Format: T20

  • Date & Time: Today, 7:30 PM Local Time

It was Delhi’s first win over Gujarat this season—and it came on the biggest stage.

Venue Details

  • Stadium: BCA Stadium, Kotambi

  • City & Country: Vadodara, India

  • Pitch & Conditions: A sluggish surface with inconsistent bounce. While batting wasn’t straightforward, short boundaries rewarded clean hitting, especially under lights.

Toss Report

  • Toss Winner: Delhi Capitals Women

  • Decision: Chose to field first

  • Reason: Trust in their chasing strength and anticipation that dew would ease batting conditions later in the night.

First Innings Scorecard – Gujarat Giants Women

Total: 168/7 in 20 overs

Batting Highlights

  • Beth Mooney: 62* (51 balls, 6 fours)

  • Georgia Wareham: 35 (25 balls, 3 fours, 1 six)

  • Kashvee Gautam: 18 (10 balls)

Bowling Highlights (Delhi Capitals Women)

  • Chinelle Henry: 3/35

  • Nandani Sharma: 2/44

  • Minnu Mani: 1/23

Extras: 25

Gujarat recovered well after early setbacks, with Mooney anchoring the innings and Wareham providing late momentum, but Delhi’s bowlers ensured the total stayed within reach.

Second Innings Scorecard – Delhi Capitals Women

Total: 169/3 in 15.4 overs

Batting Highlights

  • Lizelle Lee: 43 (24 balls, 8 fours, 1 six)

  • Jemimah Rodrigues (c): 41 (23 balls, 4 fours, 1 six)

  • Laura Wolvaardt: 32* (24 balls)

Bowling Highlights (Gujarat Giants Women)

  • Georgia Wareham: 2/28

  • Rajeshwari Gayakwad: 1/33

Extras: 18

An explosive powerplay followed by calm middle-overs batting ensured there was no late drama in the chase.

Match Result

  • Winner: Delhi Capitals Women

  • Margin: Won by 7 wickets

  • Player of the Match: Beth Mooney (62* under pressure)

Key Highlights & Turning Points

  • Delhi smashed 62 runs in a decisive 20-ball phase, tilting the game heavily in their favour

  • Early double strike briefly raised hopes for Gujarat, but composure from Rodrigues and Wolvaardt ended resistance

  • Gujarat’s middle overs without boundaries proved costly

  • Delhi’s sharp fielding and disciplined bowling restricted Giants below a par score

Importance of the Match

  • Delhi Capitals Women reached their fourth consecutive WPL final

  • Gujarat Giants Women exited the tournament despite strong late-season form

  • Reinforced Delhi’s reputation as the most consistent team in WPL knockout history

  • Set up a blockbuster final clash against Royal Challengers Bangalore Women

Stats & Records

  • Highest Run-Scorer: Beth Mooney (62*)

  • Best Bowling Figures: Chinelle Henry (3/35)

  • Notable Record: Delhi Capitals chased the target in just 15.4 overs, their fastest successful chase in a WPL playoff

Conclusion

When it mattered most, Delhi Capitals Women delivered a performance worthy of champions. Their bowlers set the tone, their batters seized control early, and their leaders stayed ice-cool under pressure. By vanquishing their season-long nemesis in emphatic fashion, Delhi booked a place in yet another WPL final—and sent a clear warning to their title rivals that they are peaking at exactly the right time.

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