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DC face GG on January 27 [Source: wplt20/X.com]
Delhi Capitals are set to face Gujarat Giants in Match 17 of the WPL 2026 season on Tuesday, January 27, at the Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara, at 7:30 pm (IST) as they eye the playoffs spot, sitting on equal points with two league matches left, respectively.
The last time these two sides met earlier this season, the Giants clinched the close game by a fine margin of 4 runs, with both sides scoring over 200 runs. Ahead of this game, the Jemimah Rodrigues-led DC hold an edge in the head-to-head records with 4 wins to 3 for Ashleigh Gardner’s GG’s 3 wins.
As the teams collide with the business end of the tournament coming, here’s what to expect from the match.
DC vs GG Current form (last 5 matches)
| Team | Form |
| Delhi Capitals | L, W, L, L, W, W |
| Gujarat Giants | W, L, L, L, W |
DC vs GG Player Battles
Sophie Devine vs Marizzane Kapp
The last time these two teams met, Devine went berserk to score her 95 runs to help her team win. As a senior-pro, who has the responsibility to pick big wickets for DC over the years, Kapp will have to step up for them to dismiss her Kiwi counterpart.
Lizelle Lee vs Renuka Singh
DC opener Lizelle Lee has scored the most runs for the Delhi-based side with 219 runs at a strike rate of 150. Her form is crucial for the three-time finalists to get to the playoffs once again. She will be in a battle against Renuka Thakur, who gets the new ball to move, and the one who comes out at the top will get their team in a commanding position.
Bharti Fulmali vs Nandani Sharma
Fulmali, who was recently recalled for the Indian team, has been in great form at the death this season, having scored at a strike rate of 165.12 in the final 5 overs, while Nandani Sharma is the leading wicket-taker in this phase of the ongoing WPL season. This battle could determine the outcome of the match.
DC vs GG Top performers
Most runs for DC vs GG (current squad members)
Shafali Verma has 266 runs in 7 innings against the Gujarat-based side with a strike rate of 180.95 and an average of 44.33. She has two fifties, including a high score of 76*.
Most wickets for DC vs GG (current squad members)
For the Capitals, Marizzane Kapp’s 10 wickets in 6 innings against the Giants. She has an economy rate of just 5.29 and also a 5/15 in these encounters.
Most runs for GG vs DC (current squad members)
Captain Ashleigh Gardner has 177 runs in 7 innings at a fine strike rate of 141.60 and a solitary fifty to her name. Her high score reads 51*.
Most wickets for GG vs DC (current squad members)
Left-arm orthodox bowler Tanuja Kanwar has 6 wickets in 7 outings against the Capitals in WPL. She has an economy rate of 7.73 and best figures of 2/20.
DC vs GG Toss prediction
Ahead of match 16 of the season, 10 WPL matches have been played at the Kotmbi stadium in Vadodara, where the team batting first has come out on top only two times — both in the ongoing season. Looking at the general behaviour of the pitch, the batting gets easier as the match progresses, and a similar situation could be on the cards in the next game.
The first innings score of over 165-170 could be a winning total for the team batting first. However, winning the toss and chasing is the more likely option here.
DC vs GG – 1st innings score prediction
Powerplay – 46/2
End of the innings – 158/8
DC vs GG – 2nd innings score prediction
Powerplay – 52/1
End of the innings – 160/6
DC vs GG top players prediction
DC top players prediction
Lizelle Lee, Nandani Sharma
GG top players prediction
Sophie Devine, Ashleigh Gardner
Who will hit the most sixes in the DC vs GG match?
Sophie Devine
Who will hit the most fours in the DC vs GG match?
Lizelle Lee
DC vs GG Match Winner Prediction: Who will win Match 17 in WPL?
As things stand in the season, both teams are in a comfortable position, with their destiny in their hands. Coming into this match, DC have gained momentum after a slow start, while the Giants have only won one in the last four matches. Hence, considering the recent form, DC are likely to clinch what appears to be a cracker of a contest.
