Delhi Capitals are set to face Gujarat Giants in a crucial Women's Premier League 2025 match at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Tuesday. Both teams are eager to bounce back from recent defeats and strengthen their positions in the league standings.
Delhi Capitals currently hold the fourth spot on the points table, with two wins and two losses from their four matches. Gujarat Giants, on the other hand, are positioned at the bottom of the table, having secured only one win out of their three games.
HEAD-TO-HEAD RECORD
Historically, Delhi Capitals have had the upper hand in encounters against Gujarat Giants, winning three out of the four matches played between the two sides. This record boosts the Capitals' confidence as they approach this fixture.
PLAYERS TO WATCH OUT FOR
Jemimah Rodrigues: Jemimah’s ability to rotate the strike efficiently and find gaps with precision makes her a crucial anchor in Delhi’s top order. Her ability to accelerate when needed and construct partnerships makes her an essential link and she will be looking to carry her form from the previous match.
Marizanne Kapp: One of the most complete all-rounders in the game, Kapp brings immense value with both bat and ball. She has the rare ability to bowl with pace and movement, making her a constant threat to opposition batters. With the bat, Kapp is known for her game-changing cameos down the order, providing late acceleration when needed.
Jess Jonassen: The wily left-arm spinner is one of the best in the world at controlling the middle overs. Her variations, combined with her ability to keep the batters guessing, make her a potent weapon as was seen in the previous clash. Additionally, Jonassen’s handy contributions with the bat lower down the order provide Delhi with extra depth.
KEY PLAYER BATTLES
Marizanne Kapp vs. Beth Mooney: Beth Mooney is the backbone of Gujarat Giants' batting lineup, known for her ability to anchor the innings while also accelerating when required. However, she will have to counter the early threat posed by Marizanne Kapp, who can swing the new ball both ways and exploit any early movement in the pitch. If Kapp can strike early and remove Mooney, Gujarat’s batting order could be severely destabilized.
Shafali Verma vs. Ashleigh Gardner: Shafali Verma’s ultra-aggressive approach at the top makes her one of the most dangerous batters in the WPL. However, Gujarat will look to counter her with Ashleigh Gardner’s intelligent off-spin and change of pace. If she can dismiss Verma early, Delhi’s powerplay advantage will be significantly reduced. Conversely, if Shafali finds her range, she can dismantle Gujarat’s bowling attack.
Jess Jonassen vs. Harleen Deol: Harleen Deol has been a key middle-order batter for Gujarat, capable of accelerating and finishing games. However, she will face a stern test against Jess Jonassen’s left-arm spin, which is effective in restricting batters in the middle overs. Jonassen’s ability to dry up the runs could force Harleen into risky shots.
DELHI CAPITALS FULL SQUAD
Meg Lanning (C), Alice Capsey, Sarah Bryce, Annabel Sutherland, Minnu Mani, Shafali Verma, Arundhati Reddy, N Charani, Shikha Pandey, Jemimah Rodrigues, Nandini Kashyap, Sneha Deepthi, Jess Jonassen, Niki Prasad, Taniyaa Bhatia, Marchizanne Kapp, Radha Yadav, Titas Sadhu.
WHERE AND WHEN TO WATCH
Catch all the action LIVE on Star Sports Network or watch the LIVE streaming on JioHotstar from 7:30 PM onwards.
