Unlike other tournaments, Women’s Premier League 2024 avoided the domination of a single team, although Delhi Capitals Women (DEL-W) and Mumbai Indians displayed superior prowess. From now on, Gujarat Giants Women (GUJ-W) are clinging to a slim chance of securing a top-three spot, subject to a win in their next match.
The second edition of the tournament promises development and enthusiasm for the years to come. This season’s competition featured spirited battles and remarkable performances, setting a compelling precedent for future editions. The 20th the match has a lot of importance for Gujarat Giants to make or break.
DEL-W vs. GUJ-W Match Details
| Match | Delhi Capitals Women vs Gujarat Giants Women, Match 20 |
| Place | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| Date and hour | Wednesday March 137:30 p.m. (IST) |
| Live Broadcast and Streaming Details | Sports18 and JioCinema |
Presentation report
In Delhi, the matches presented favorable conditions for both bowlers and batters, with the pitch maintaining its rhythm throughout the evening encounters. Teams now tend to go for batting first, aiming for a par score of 165-170. The city’s climate has always offered warm evenings with increasing humidity towards the end of the game. The next game is expected to follow suit, with cloudy skies and temperatures hovering in the mid-twenties.
Head-to-head record DEL-W vs. GUJ-W
| Matches played | 3 |
| Delhi Capitals Women won | 1 |
| Gujarat Women Giants won | 2 |
DEL-W vs GUJ-W likely playing XI
Women from Delhi Capitals:
Meg Lanning (c), Shafali Verma, Jemima Rodrigues, Alice Capsey, Marizanne Kapp, Jess Jonassen, Radha Yadav, Arundhati Reddy, Taniya Bhatia (week), Shikha Pandey, Titas Sadhu
Gujarat Giants Women:
Laura Wolvaardt, Beth Mooney (c) (week), Dayalan Hemalatha, Phoebe Litchfield, Ashleigh Gardner, Bharti Fulmali, Kathryn Bryce, Tanuja Kanwar, Shabnam MD, Meghna Singh, Mannat Kashyap
Probable best players of the match
Likely best hitter:
Jemimah Rodrigues demonstrated her expertise against slower deliveries, making a quick half-century in just 26 balls for Delhi Capitals in their Women’s Premier League (WPL) clash with Royal Challengers Bangalore. Renowned for her finesse in stroke play, Rodrigues’ innings of 50 featured eight boundaries and a maximum, contributing significantly to Delhi’s competitive total of 181 for 5 on Sunday.
Best likely pitcher:
With an impressive three-wicket haul for just 11 runs, Shabnam Shakil raised the hopes of Gujarat Giants in their quest for a playoff berth. His impactful performance resulted in an eight-point win over UP Warriorz. Shakil’s aggressive bowling troubled the batters as she maintained a relentless line and length throughout. In her finale, she cleverly varied her lengths, ultimately rejecting Shweta Sehrawat.
Today’s match prediction: The team strikes first to win the match
Scenario 1
Delhi Capitals Women win toss and bat
Power play score: 40-50
First round score – 160-170
Delhi Capitals Women win the match
Scenario 2
Gujarat Giants Women Win Toss and Bat
Power play score: 40-50
First round score – 155-175
Gujarat Giants Women win the match
Also check: DEL-W vs GUJ-W Dream11 Prediction
Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the author’s understanding, analysis and instinct. While making your prediction, consider the mentioned points and make your own decision.
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