Following a nail-biting finish in our last game, Meg Lanning and the girls are all set to take on the Gujarat Giants in the last league stage match of the WPL 2024.
We registered a slim 1-run win against the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the previous outing to qualify for the playoffs. Following the qualification, we are set to take on GG, aiming to top the table and play the finals set to be held on March 17.
The Capitals recorded a 25-run win against the Gujarat Giants the last time we met in the Bengaluru leg of the WPL 2024. The team relied on the performances of Meg Lanning with the bat and Jess Jonassen, along with Radha Yadav, took charge with the ball.
With the highly anticipated encounter almost upon us, let’s have a look at the important things you need to know for our next clash.
Players to watch out for:
Meg Lanning
DC’s Captain Cool has been going through a purple-patch since the start of WPL 2024 and has been an Orange Cap holder till our last encounter. Heading into the game with four fifties in the tournament, Lanning has amassed 290 runs already. She will look to lead from the front once again and come out all guns blazing against the Gujarat Giants.
Radha Yadav
Radha Yadav has picked up the joint-most wickets (10) for DC in the WPL 2024 and is among the top performers for the team. She has not only been among the top wicket-takers but also delivered economical spells in the season. Easily one of the best Indian bowlers in the tournament, Radha will be eager to continue battling for the Purple Cap and steal the limelight once again.
Jess Jonassen
One of the standout players of the season, Jess Jonassen is the joint-leading wicket-taker for the Delhi Capitals in WPL 2024, next to Radha Yadav. The Aussie All-Rounder has been able to deliver in various phases of the game and has stood up to the occasion whenever the team needed it.
Her ability to restrict the flow of runs, as well as her athleticism and handy cameo appearances with the bat, make her a dangerous asset. Her performances against the Gujarat Giants will have a major impact on the result of this clash.
Key Player Battles
Shafali Verma vs Tanuja Kanwar
The DC batter is known for her aggressive style of play and holds the record for hitting the most number of sixes (12) in WPL 2024. Tanuja Kanwar, on the other hand, has been among the best of the bowlers for the Gujarat Giants, picking up eight wickets from seven matches this season. While Verma boasts a strike rate of 229 against Kanwar, the bowler has managed to dismiss the DC opener once in three innings. This battle at the top will surely be an intriguing face-off.
Marizanne Kapp vs Laura Wolvaardt
The Protea clash will be another battle that you should have your eyes on. Kapp, who has been flawless with the ball, will have Laura Wolvaardt, her counterpart, going all out to put her team on the front foot. Wolvaardt has a mere strike rate of 100 against Kapp while losing her wicket to her once in two head-to-head encounters. It wouldn't come as a surprise if Lanning trusted Kapp to work her magic with the ball against the GG batter.
Alice Capsey vs Ashleigh Gardner
Alice Capsey has been in sublime form, scoring 230 runs in 7 games to record an impressive average of 38. She will be eager to take on Ashleigh Gardner on the back of an astonishing strike rate of 171.
Out and out, Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Giants should certainly be on your top watchlist as we head closer to the business end of WPL 2024.
Where to watch:
Match Details: March 13, 7:30 PM IST | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
Watch LIVE: Sports 18/JioCinema.
