After winning the toss, Delhi skipper Rodrigues feels that considering the fresh surface, any target could be chasable at the venue. She also said that the dew will later come into play, which made her opt to bowl first.
The skipper also said that she is proud of the way her team showcased determination and feels that all they can do is control the controllables. When asked about the defeat against Gujarat in the group stage match, she said that it is a new day and considers tonight`s match a new challenge.
Despite losing the toss, Gujarat Giants` captain Ashleigh Gardner expressed happiness, as she wanted to bat first and also said that it worked out well.
She said that her team will be aiming to play an aggressive brand of cricket with the willow and is eyeing a strong start in the powerplay. Gardner then said nothing has changed for them in terms of the process and feels the pitch looks similar compared to the previous matches. She concluded by saying that her teammates will assess the conditions and adapt accordingly.
It will be interesting to see which team emerge victorious to seal their berth in the title clash of the Women`s Premier League (WPL) 2026. The final of the WPL 2026 is scheduled to be played against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on February 5 at the Vadodara International Cricket Stadium in Kotambi.
RCB sealed the final berth by winning six out of the eight matches. The side suffered two losses and has a net run rate (NRR) of +1.247 and 12 points.
WPL 2026, GG vs DC: Confirmed Playing XI
Gujarat Giants: Beth Mooney (WK), Sophie Devine, Anushka Sharma, Ashleigh Gardner (C), Georgia Wareham, Kanika Ahuja, Bharti Fulmali, Kashvee Gautam, Tanuja Kanwer, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Renuka Singh Thakur.
Delhi Capitals: Lizelle Lee (WK), Shafali Verma, Laura Wolvaardt, Jemimah Rodrigues (C), Marizanne Kapp, Niki Prasad, Chinelle Henry, Sneh Rana, Minnu Mani, Sree Charani, Nandni Sharma.