Gujarat Giants vs Delhi Capitals pitch, weather report of Kotambi Stadium - Eliminator, WPL 2026

GG plays DC at Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara [Source: kaushiktweetz/X.com]

We are only two matches away from getting the Women's Premier League 2026 champions, with only three teams left in the competition. With only one spot remaining in the final, Gujarat Giants will face Delhi Capitals in the Eliminator at the Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara, on February 3, at 7:30 pm (IST).

After a slump in the middle of the tournament, Ashleigh Gardner's Giants have turned around their campaign and won all three of their last three games to comfortably finish two points off the top spot and book a spot in the playoffs.

On the other hand, Jemimah Rodrigues' DC have had a topsy-turvy season and finished third with four wins in 8 matches, as they aim for their fourth consecutive final appearance. As the teams go head-to-head in the big game on Tuesday, we take a brief look at the pitch and weather report below.

Kotambi Stadium Vadodara Pitch Report for GG vs DC WPL 2026 Eliminator

(Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara WPL records)

The above stats are a clear indication that the teams chasing have had a better record at the venue in overall WPL history. However, during this season in particular, 5/9 matches have been won by teams batting first. In general, the Vadodara stadium does not give any special advantage to the batters or bowlers, making it a fun contest between the two.

The seamers will have early movement until the shine is worn off, but the slowness of the wicket will bring in spinners like Shree Charani and Rajeshwari Gayakwad into the play during the middle overs. While it is traditionally a chasing venue, teams could be tempted to bat first, considering how it has played in the second half of this ongoing season.

Vadodara Weather Report for GG vs DC WPL Eliminator 2026

According to Accuweather, the temperature on the big night of the GG vs DC game is expected to be on the colder side, with 20°C forecast and 21°C feels on the evening. The winds are expected to be gentle at 7km/hr, and the wind gusts of 28 km/hr are expected to provide a bit of assistance to batters, who use it to their advantage, also giving seamers a hint of movement.

Ahead of the match night, there is no chance of rain forecasted alongside 0% cloud cover, making it an electric game on the cards without any hindrance.

Conclusion

All the pitch and weather conditions at the Kotambi Stadium promise a thrilling affair in Vadodara, where all facets of the game will come into play, and the match is expected to go deep into the second half of the second innings, just like it did during their last meeting at the same venue a few days ago.

So far in the season, GG have come out on top in both their encounters against the Capitals and considering the squad strengths and forms, it is highly likely that they make it 3-0 and reach their first-ever WPL final.