Delhi Capitals stand one match away from another Women’s Premier League final, but the road ahead is far from smooth. The three-time finalists take on a buoyant Gujarat Giants in the Eliminator at Vadodara’s BCA Stadium later in the day on Tuesday, knowing that one slip will end their title hopes yet again.
Despite their consistency in reaching the final stages of the tournament, the Capitals are still chasing their first WPL crown. This time, they walk into the knockout clash with the weight of recent history against them, having been beaten twice by the Giants during the league phase. Both defeats were narrow, decided by four runs in the first meeting and three in the second, underlining just how finely balanced the contest has been.
Gujarat Giants, meanwhile, arrive with confidence flowing. The side has matched Delhi across departments this season and has shown the ability to hold its nerve in tight finishes. Those close wins earlier in the tournament have only added to the belief within the camp that they can cross the line again when it matters most.
Leadership will play a key role in the knockout. For Delhi, Jemimah Rodrigues has steadily grown into her role, embracing the responsibility of leading the team in her first major stint as captain. Her calm presence and form with the bat have been central to the Capitals’ campaign.
On the opposite side, Gujarat captain Ashleigh Gardner has led from the front with authority. She has been one of the tournament’s most destructive batters, piling up 244 runs from eight matches at a strike rate of over 140, and remains a constant threat in the middle order.
Adding further depth to the Giants’ line-up is seasoned all-rounder Sophie Devine, who has dominated with the ball. With 17 wickets to her name, Devine tops the wicket-taking charts and has repeatedly delivered breakthroughs at crucial moments.
With a final berth on the line and past results offering little to separate the two sides, the Eliminator promises a tense and tightly fought contest, where execution under pressure could make all the difference.
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