GJ-W vs DEL-W Dream11 Prediction & Match Preview – TATA WPL 2025, Match 17
The 17th match of the TATA Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 will feature a high-stakes battle between Gujarat Giants Women (GJ-W) and Delhi Capitals Women (DEL-W). The match is set to take place at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, on March 7, 2025, at 7:30 PM IST.
Both teams have displayed mixed performances in the tournament so far. Gujarat Giants have won 3 out of their 6 matches, while Delhi Capitals have had a stronger run with 4 wins in 7 games. With the playoff stage approaching, this match is crucial for both teams to strengthen their position in the points table.
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Match Details
•Match: Gujarat Giants Women vs Delhi Capitals Women, Match 17
•Tournament: TATA Women’s Premier League 2025
•Date & Time: March 7, 2025, 7:30 PM IST
•Venue: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
•Capacity: 50,000
•Broadcast: Live on Sports Network & Streaming Platforms
Pitch Report & Weather Conditions
Pitch Report – Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
The Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow is known for offering assistance to batters, especially in the second innings. The pitch tends to slow down as the match progresses, which means spinners will play a crucial role, particularly in the latter half of the game.
•Batting-friendly conditions in the second innings.
•Spinners will have an impact due to the sluggish nature of the pitch.
•An average first-inning score of around 170+ is considered competitive.
Weather Report
•Temperature: Around 25°C
•Humidity: Moderate, around 55-60%
•Wind Speed: Light breeze, 8-12 km/h
•Rain Chances: No rain expected, clear skies throughout.
Toss Prediction & Match Prediction
Toss Prediction
The toss will play a crucial role in this match. Given the pitch conditions and the advantage of chasing, the team that wins the toss is likely to bowl first.
•Toss Winner: Gujarat Giants Women
•Decision: Opt to bowl first
Who Will Win?
Based on recent form, head-to-head record, and team combinations, Delhi Capitals Women appear to have an edge over Gujarat Giants. However, Gujarat Giants’ strong batting lineup, led by Beth Mooney, can turn the game around.
Predicted Winner: Delhi Capitals Women (based on recent performances and squad strength)
Team News – GJ-W vs DEL-W
Gujarat Giants Women (GJ-W) – Team Updates
•Last Match Result: Defeated UP Warriorz Women by 81 runs.
•Beth Mooney & Dayalan Hemalatha will open the innings.
•Middle-order batters: Harleen Deol, Ashleigh Gardner, and Phoebe Litchfield.
•All-rounders: Ashleigh Gardner & Deandra Dottin will play a key role.
•Bowlers:
•Spin attack led by Priya Mishra, Tanuja Kanwar, and Ashleigh Gardner.
•Pace attack: Kashvee Gautam, Meghna Singh, and Deandra Dottin.
•Star Performers from the Last Game:
•Beth Mooney – 96 runs
•Harleen Deol – 45 runs
•Tanuja Kanwar & Kashvee Gautam – 3 wickets each
•Deandra Dottin – 2 wickets
Delhi Capitals Women (DEL-W) – Team Updates
•Last Match Result: Won against Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 9 wickets.
•Opening Batters: Meg Lanning (c) & Shafali Verma.
•Middle-order batters: Jemimah Rodrigues, Annabel Sutherland, and Marizanne Kapp.
•All-rounders: Jess Jonassen, Marizanne Kapp, and Annabel Sutherland.
•Bowlers:
•Spin attack: Jess Jonassen and Nallapureddy Charani.
•Pace attack: Marizanne Kapp, Shikha Pandey, Annabel Sutherland, Arundhati Reddy.
•Star Performers from the Last Game:
•Shafali Verma – 80 runs
•Jess Jonassen – 61 runs & 2 wickets
•Shikha Pandey & Nallapureddy Charani – 2 wickets each
Probable Playing XI – GJ-W vs DEL-W
Gujarat Giants Women (GJ-W)
1.Beth Mooney (wk)
2.Dayalan Hemalatha
3.Harleen Deol
4.Ashleigh Gardner (c)
5.Phoebe Litchfield
6.Deandra Dottin
7.Kashvee Gautam
8.Bharti Fulmali
9.Meghna Singh
10.Tanuja Kanwar
11.Priya Mishra
Delhi Capitals Women (DEL-W)
1.Meg Lanning (c)
2.Shafali Verma
3.Jemimah Rodrigues
4.Annabel Sutherland
5.Marizanne Kapp
6.Jess Jonassen
7.Sarah Bryce (wk)
8.Niki Prasad
9.Shikha Pandey
10.Minnu Mani
11.Nallapureddy Charani
Key Players to Watch Out For
Gujarat Giants Women
•Beth Mooney – Star opener with big runs.
•Ashleigh Gardner – All-rounder with game-changing abilities.
•Deandra Dottin – Explosive hitter & wicket-taker.
•Tanuja Kanwar – Key bowler in the spin department.
Delhi Capitals Women
•Shafali Verma – Hard-hitting opener.
•Meg Lanning – Dependable captain and batter.
•Annabel Sutherland – Versatile all-rounder.
•Jess Jonassen – Game-changing bowler & batter.
Dream11 Fantasy Team Selection
Best Captain & Vice-Captain Picks
•Annabel Sutherland & Meg Lanning
•Beth Mooney & Shafali Verma
•Ashleigh Gardner & Marizanne Kapp
•Deandra Dottin & Jess Jonassen
Dream11 Team Combination
•Wicketkeeper: Beth Mooney, Sarah Bryce
•Batters: Meg Lanning, Harleen Deol, Shafali Verma
•All-rounders: Ashleigh Gardner, Marizanne Kapp, Deandra Dottin, Annabel Sutherland, Jess Jonassen
•Bowlers: Shikha Pandey, Priya Mishra, Nallapureddy Charani
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Final Match Prediction
•Toss Winner: Gujarat Giants (Opt to bowl first)
•Match Winner: Delhi Capitals Women (based on form and squad strength)
•Man of the Match: Likely candidates – Shafali Verma, Meg Lanning, Annabel Sutherland, or Ashleigh Gardner
This clash between Gujarat Giants Women and Delhi Capitals Women promises to be an exciting encounter in the WPL 2025!
