Gujarat Giants Women (GGTW) take on Delhi Capitals Women (DCW) in the 17th match of the Women’s Premier League 2026 at the BCA Stadium in Kotambi, Vadodara, on January 27, 2026. This clash brings together two teams riding contrasting waves of momentum – while Delhi Capitals are surging after their sensational victory over table-toppers RCBW, Gujarat Giants have just broken their three-match losing streak with a crucial win against UPW. The match holds immense significance for both sides as they battle to strengthen their playoff positions. With both teams showing improvement in their recent performances, this encounter promises to be a closely contested battle where batting firepower will meet bowling prowess in a decisive WPL showdown. Let’s Break down with expert insights, betting tips, team performance, pitch report, and our GGTW vs DCW WPL 17th Match Prediction. Who will win today’s match?
GGTW vs DCW — Head-to-Head Records
Total Matches Played: 6
Gujarat Giants Women Won: 2
Delhi Capitals Women Won: 4
Tie / No Result: 0
First-Ever Match Between GGTW vs DCW
Date: March 11, 2023
Venue: Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Mumbai
Result: Delhi Capitals Women won by 10 wickets
Most Recent Match GGTW vs DCW
Date: January 11, 2026
Venue: Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai
Result: Gujarat Giants Women won by 4 runs
Player of the Match: Sophie Devine
Team Performance
Gujarat Giants Women Team Performance
The Gujarat Giants Women have had a mixed performance this season. They were at the bottom of the table after three consecutive losses, but they broke the losing streak in their last match against UPW. After this win, they moved to third position on the table. Rajeshwari Gayakwad was the player of the match with excellent spin bowling, grabbing 3 wickets. GGWT have already defeated UPW and face them again in this match. This win is crucial to keep a safe place in the playoff race with a net run rate of -0.341. They look stronger with both batting and bowling line-ups and aim to take victory in this match, which can lead to improving their NRR.
Delhi Capitals Women Team Performance
The Delhi Capitals Women have made a strong comeback in the season after breaking the RCBW winning streak in their last match. Both the batters and bowlers played fantastically and placed them in the second position on the table. In their last match, they won with 4.2 overs to spare, boosting them to second position with a net run rate of -0.169. They look stronger and aim to keep winning. It is crucial for them to win this match to keep themselves in the playoff race.
GGTW vs DCW – Probable Playing XI (17th Match 2026)
Gujarat Giants Women Playing XI: Beth Mooney (wk), Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Anushka Sharma, Ashleigh Gardner (c), Sophie Devine, Bharti Fulmali, Kanika Ahuja, Kashvee Gautam, Renuka Singh Thakur, Happy Kumari, Rajeshwari Gayakwad
Delhi Capitals Women Playing XI: Shafali Verma, Lizelle Lee (wk), Laura Wolvaardt, Jemimah Rodrigues (c), Marizanne Kapp, Niki Prasad, Chinelle Henry, Sneh Rana, Minnu Mani, Shree Charani, Nandni Sharma
GGTW vs DCW Today’s Match Weather Condition:
- Temperature: 25°C
- Humidity: 45%
- Rain: 0% Rain of chance
- Wind direction: ESE
- Wind speed: 10.8KPH
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GGTW vs DCW Today’s Match Pitch Report & Toss Factor
The pitch at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara is expected to be a balanced surface that has recently trended toward being slower and lower than typical batting paradises. While the hard surface and fast outfield still reward good stroke-play, recent WPL 2026 matches at this venue have seen more success for teams batting first, as chasing has become increasingly difficult on the tiring wickets. However, significant evening dew remains a critical factor for this 7:30 PM IST start, potentially making the ball slippery for bowlers in the second innings. Consequently, the toss winner may face a tactical dilemma between batting first to avoid a difficult chase or bowling first to mitigate the dew’s impact on their bowling attack.
GGTW vs DCW — Head-to-Head Records
Total Matches Played: 6
Gujarat Giants Women Won: 2
Delhi Capitals Women Won: 4
Tie / No Result: 0
First-Ever Match Between GGTW vs DCW
Date: March 11, 2023
Venue: Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Mumbai
Result: Delhi Capitals Women won by 10 wickets
Most Recent Match GGTW vs DCW
Date: January 11, 2026
Venue: Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai
Result: Gujarat Giants Women won by 4 runs
Player of the Match: Sophie Devine
Today match Prediction: Team chasing are favourites to win today’s GGTW vs DCW 17th Match 2026.
Gujarat Giants Women vs Delhi Capitals Women — 17th Match Prediction
Scenario 1
Who will win today’s toss: GGTW win the toss and opt to bowl first
DCW scores: 160–170
Who will win today’s match: GGTW to win today’s 17th match 2026
Scenario 2
Who will win today’s toss: DCW win the toss and opt to bowl first
GGTW scores: 175–185
Who will win today’s match: DCW to win today’s 17th match 2026
Today Match Winning Percentage
Today’s cricket betting tips for GGTW vs DCW 17th Match 2026
- Who will win the toss Today: GGTW wins the toss and elect to Bat first.
- Top Batter Performance: Ashleigh Gardner
- Top Bowler Performance: Shree Charani
- Today Cricket betting tips: Team chasing are safe bet to play today’s 17th match 2026.