WPL 2026 - Match 21 : Delhi Capitals beat Gujarat Giants by 7 wickets
WPL 2026 - Match 21 : Delhi Capitals beat Gujarat Giants by 7 wickets
3 February 2026 | Vadodara
Delhi Capitals Women delivered a commanding all-round performance to defeat Gujarat Giants Women by 7 wickets in Match 21 (Eliminator) of WPL 2026 at the BCA Stadium, Vadodara. Chasing a competitive target, Delhi showcased controlled aggression and composure to seal the contest comfortably and become the only team to reach the final in all four WPL seasons so far.
Match Result Snapshot
Gujarat Giants: 168/7 (20 overs)
Delhi Capitals: 169/3 (15.4 overs)
Result: Delhi Capitals won by 7 wickets
Player of the Match: Jemimah Rodrigues
How the Match Turned
Gujarat Giants posted a competitive total built around a composed innings from Beth Mooney, but regular wickets in the middle overs limited their late acceleration. Despite reaching a defendable score, they struggled to apply sustained pressure with the ball.
Delhi Capitals responded with an aggressive start at the top, immediately tilting the momentum in their favour. A fluent middle-overs partnership ensured the required rate never climbed, allowing Delhi to close out the chase with ease.
Key Performances
Jemimah Rodrigues (DC): Anchored the chase with a confident and match-winning innings of 41 (23 balls), controlling the tempo in a high-pressure eliminator.
Lizelle Lee (DC): Gave Delhi the perfect start with an attacking 43 (24 balls), setting the tone early in the chase.
Shafali Verma (DC): Continued her aggressive approach at the top, scoring 31 (21 balls) to keep Gujarat’s bowlers under constant pressure.
Laura Wolvaardt (DC): Finished the chase calmly with an unbeaten 32* (24 balls), ensuring there were no late hiccups.
Beth Mooney (GG): Held Gujarat’s innings together with a composed 62* (51 balls), anchoring the batting effort from start to finish.
Georgia Wareham (GG): Offered a valuable all-round contribution, scoring a brisk 35 (25 balls) in the Gujarat Giants innings and then maintaining pressure with the ball, finishing with figures of 2/28 in her 3.4 overs.
Chinelle Henry (DC): Led the bowling effort with crucial breakthroughs, finishing with figures of 3/35 to restrict Gujarat Giants.
Nandani Sharma (GG): Struck with the ball to claim 2/44, providing important breakthroughs for the Giants during their innings despite conceding runs.
Numbers That Mattered
Gujarat Giants Innings
168/7 (20 overs)
Anchored by Beth Mooney but lacked late acceleration
Delhi Capitals Chase
169/3 (15.4 overs)
Dominant top-order display sealed the match early
Top Individual Performance
Jemimah Rodrigues: 41 (23)
Controlled the chase in a knockout match
Match Impact
Opening partnership
Delhi’s aggressive start removed all pressure
What This Result Means
The victory sends Delhi Capitals into their fourth consecutive WPL final, underlining their consistency and ability to perform in high-pressure knockout games.
For Gujarat Giants, the loss ends their WPL 2026 campaign. While there were positives in individual performances, particularly from Beth Mooney, the inability to contain Delhi’s top order proved costly.