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Delhi Capitals will face Gujarat Giants on January 11 [Source: Saabir_Saabu01, ABXD_DC/X.com]
Delhi Capitals will go head-on against Gujarat Giants in match 4 of the WPL 2026, having played a match each ahead of the fixture on Sunday, January 11, at the DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai. Ashleigh Gardner's women will come into the clash with a great win under their belt after defending 207 just a day before facing DC, while Jemimah Rodrigues' DC lost their season opener against the defending champions Mumbai Indians by failing to chase 196 runs.
As the three-time finalists, DC take on the Giants to bounce back from an early hiccup on Sunday, here's a brief breakdown and prediction of the clash.
DC vs GG current form (Last 5 WPL matches)
| Teams | Form |
| Delhi Capitals | W, W, W, L, L |
| Gujarat Titans | W, W, W, L, W |
DC vs GG player battles
Shafali Verma vs Renuka Singh
The explosive opener Shafali Varma has been in great touch for the good part of the last 6 months. She likes to take on the bowlers early in the innings to give her team a headstart. Ahead of the start of the 2026 season, she has scored 573 runs during the powerplay at a strike rate of 157.85, which is the most among all players.
On the other hand, Renuka is known for picking early wickets with her ability to swing the ball. She also concedes at just 7.43 in the powerplay. Shafali has scored 72 on 39 balls vs Renuka, and the bowler has one dismissal of the batter.
Asheliegh Gardner vs Shree Charani
Ash Gardner, who bats in the middle-order, will be a threat for DC and take the game away at a brisk pace. As a right-hander, it will be interesting to see how she fares against the young left-arm orthodox bowler Shree Charani, who has been in a good rhythm since making her international debut.
Gardner has faced left-arm orthodox in 82 T20 matches and gotten out in 20 innings. She has a strike rate of 116.80 against them, while she has scored 32 off 25 in only two ODI meetings with Charani.
Sophie Devine vs Marizanne Kapp
The two legendary all-rounders are key to their respective teams' success in the WPL 2026 season. Devine, who will open against DC, does not score freely whenever she faces Kapp, with a T20I strike rate of 115.4 and an overall T20 strike rate of 100 against the Proteas pacer. How their match-up goes will play a crucial part in the match.
DC vs GG top performers
Most runs for DC vs GG (among squad members)
Explosive opener Shafali Verma has scored 252 runs in 6 innings vs GG, scoring two fifties and has a strike rate of 186.66. Her best score against the opponents is 76* off just 28.
Most wickets for DC vs GG (among squad members)
South African legend Marizanne Kapp has picked 10 wickets in 5 outings against GG. She has picked wickets at an average of 10.2 and an economy of 5.1. Her best figures of 5/15 came in 2023.
Most runs for GG vs DC (among squad members)
Captain Ashleigh Gardner has scored 128 runs against DC in 6 face-offs at a strike rate of 129.29. She has a solitary fifty to her name against the Capitals.
Most wickets for GG vs DC (among squad members)
Tanuja Kanwar has picked up 6 wickets in 6 matches against DC. She has bowled at an economy rate of 7.55 and has the best figures of 2/20.
DC vs GG toss prediction
The match 4 of WPL 2026 will take place at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, where the surface offers great help to the batters, while the medium pacers are likely to get some movement early on in the match, like Lauren Bell troubled Amelia Kerr in match 1. However, as the match progresses, the teams find it easier to bat on this surface, making it a great chasing venue.
In 21 Women's T20 matches played here, only 6 have been won by the teams batting first, while 14 have gone to the chasing teams. Expect the team winning the toss and fielding first here.
DC vs GG 1st innings score prediction
Powerplay - 45/2
Final score - 165/7
DC vs GG 2nd innings score prediction
Powerplay - 55/1
Final score - 167/4
DC vs GG top players prediction
DC's top players prediction
Shafali Verma, Marizanne Kapp
GG's top players prediction
Ashleigh Gardner, Georgia Wareham.
Who will hit the most sixes in the DC vs GG WPL match?
Shafali Verma
Who will hit the most fours in the DC vs GG WPL match?
Beth Mooney
DC vs GG winners prediction: Who will win WPL match 4?
With captain Gardner leading them from the front, the Giants will come into the match high on confidence after their win against UP Warriorz in their first match of the season. On the other hand, it will be interesting to see how the first-time captain Jemimah leads her troops following their crushing 50-run loss against the Mumbai Indians.
After the first matches played, the Gujarat Giants look more likely to clinch their second consecutive win of the season.
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