WPL 2025: Delhi Capitals Women vs Gujarat Giants Women—Match 10 Preview
Venue: M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Team Overview:
- Delhi Capitals Women (DEL-W):
- Played 4 matches, won 2, lost 2.
- In their previous match, they suffered a loss to UP Warriorz despite a solid fifty from Jemimah Rodrigues while chasing 178.
- Key players: Meg Lanning, Shafali Verma, and Jemimah Rodrigues.
- Gujarat Giants Women (GJ-W):
- Played 3 matches, won 1, lost 2.
- They were defeated by the Mumbai Indians in their last game, posting only 120 runs, and were unable to defend it despite a good performance by Kashvee Gautam (2/15).
- Key players: Ashleigh Gardner, Beth Mooney, and Deandra Dottin.
Probable Playing XIs:
- Delhi Capitals Women:
- Shafali Verma
- Meg Lanning (C)
- Jemimah Rodrigues
- Annabel Sutherland
- Marizanne Kapp
- Jess Jonassen
- Sarah Bryce (WK)
- Niki Prasad
- Minnu Mani
- Shikha Pandey
- Arundhati Reddy
- Gujarat Giants Women:
- Beth Mooney (WK)
- Phoebe Litchfield
- D Hemalatha
- Ashleigh Gardner (C)
- Deandra Dottin
- Simran Shaikh
- Harleen Deol
- Sayali Satghare
- Kashvee Gautam
- Priya Mishra
- Tanuja Kanwar
Pitch Report and Weather Conditions:
- Pitch:
- M Chinnaswamy Stadium is known to favor batters. The average score batting first is around 155.
- Teams prefer to bowl first, as chasing sides have won 8 out of the 13 WPL matches played here.
- Weather:
- Expect partly cloudy skies with no rain threat.
- Temperature: Around 22°C.
Top Player Picks for DEL-W vs. GJ-W Dream11 Prediction:
- Meg Lanning (DEL-W):
- Scored a solid 69 off 49 against UP Warriorz in her last game.
- Over 780 runs in the WPL at an average of 39, with seven half-centuries.
- Shafali Verma (DEL-W):
- Destructive opener with 654 runs in the WPL at an average of 33.
- A top fantasy pick despite struggling in the previous match.
- Beth Mooney (GJ-W):
- After a couple of failures, Mooney’s previous performances show her potential, including a fifty in the first match.
- 342 runs in the WPL at an average of 38.
Top Captaincy & Vice-Captaincy Picks:
- Ashleigh Gardner (GJ-W):
- A standout performer with 141 runs and four wickets this season.
- 465 career WPL runs and 21 wickets, making her a strong fantasy captain option.
- Annabel Sutherland (DEL-W):
- A strong all-rounder with 78 runs and five wickets in this season.
- Her batting and bowling skills make her a solid choice for captaincy.
- Marizanne Kapp (DEL-W):
- A match-winner, recently taking 2/18 in 4 overs.
- 306 runs and 23 wickets in WPL, making her a reliable fantasy pick.
Player to Avoid:
- Dayalan Hemalatha (GJ-W):
- Struggling with just 13 runs in three innings at number three. Best to avoid for your fantasy team.
Grand League Team Recommendation:
- Batting Conditions:
- Bengaluru pitches generally provide good batting opportunities, so expect a high scoring game.
- Fantasy Tips:
- Include a combination of top-order batters and versatile all-rounders like Ashleigh Gardner and Annabel Sutherland in your team.
- Aim for a balanced lineup with key players from both sides for a competitive edge in fantasy leagues.