The 17th game of the ongoing TATA WPL 2025 will be played between two-time finalists and table toppers, Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Giants. The Capitals are on the verge of their third consecutive final while the Giants are aiming for their maiden playoffs qualification. The two-time finalists have won five out of seven matches and this is their last league game.
Another win for the team and they might enter into the final, only if the 2023 winners, Mumbai Indians lose at least one game going forward. On the other hand, the Orange Army needs two wins in as many games to qualify for the playoffs. A lot is at stake in the remaining matches of the tournament.
DC vs GG Toss Prediction
Toss has played a crucial role in determining match outcomes in WPL 2025. Looking at the record this season, teams that have bowled first have won 15 out of 16 games.
Pitch Report – Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
The Ekana Cricket Stadium is known for its balanced surface, favoring both batters and bowlers. The pitch played as a good batting surface in the only game that has been played at this tournament
- Average 1st innings score: 130-140 runs
- Average 2nd innings score: 140-145 runs
- Best strategy: Chasing teams have a better record here as the batting gets easy in the second innings.
Match Winning Trend: Teams batting second have won most women’s T20 matches at this venue.
Read Also:- DC vs GG Head to Head Record
Head-to-Head Record – Gujarat Giants vs Delhi Capitals
| Total Matches | Gujarat Giants Won | Delhi Capitals Won | No Result |
| 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Delhi Capitals lead the head-to-head battle with 4 wins out of 5 matches against Gujarat Giants.
DC vs GG Probable Playing XIs
| Gujarat Giants Women | Delhi Capitals Women |
|---|---|
| Beth Mooney (wk) | Meg Lanning (c) |
| Dayalan Hemalatha | Shafali Verma |
| Harleen Deol | Jess Jonassen |
| Ashleigh Gardner (c) | Annabel Sutherland |
| Deandra Dottin | Jemimah Rodrigues |
| Phoebe Litchfield | Marizanne Kapp |
| Bharti Fulmali | Sarah Bryce (wk) |
| Kashvee Gautam | Niki Prasad |
| Meghna Singh | Shikha Pandey |
| Tanuja Kanwar | Minnu Mani |
| Priya Mishra | Nallapureddy Charani |
Players to Watch
Gujarat Giants:
- Grace Harris – Leading wicket-taker for UPW in WPL 2025, also contributing well with the bat.
- Shweta Sehrawat – In great form, providing strong starts in the powerplay.
- Deepti Sharma – Captain’s all-round abilities make her a key player in both departments.
Delhi Capitals:
- Shafali Varma has peaked at the right time with the bat in the last few matches
- Annabel Sutherland has carried her international form in the tournament
- Jemimah Rodrigues is also back among the runs in this tournament.
DC vs GG Match Prediction
Considering form, team strength, and past performances, Delhi Capitals are expected to win this match..
Match Winner Prediction: Gujarat Giants to win the match
Scenario-Based Match Outcomes
| Scenario | 1st Innings Score | Predicted Winner |
| Gujarat Giants bat first | 135-140 | UPW to loss |
| Delhi Capitals bat first | 170-180 | Delhi Capitals to win |
Final Prediction: Delhi Capitals to win the toss and win the match based on better recent performances.
