VADODARA –Delhi Capitals Storm into WPL 2026 Final: Ruthless DC Outclass Gujarat Giants in Eliminator. In a performance that mirrored their clinical consistency over the years, Delhi Capitals Women (DCW) secured their fourth consecutive Women’s Premier League final appearance with a crushing 7-wicket victory over Gujarat Giants (GGW). The Eliminator, held at the BCA Stadium in Kotambi, was billed as a high-stakes clash, but the Capitals made it look like a stroll in the park, chasing down 169 in a staggering 15.4 overs.
The victory sets up a mouth-watering summit clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) this Friday, February 5th.
Match Summary: DCW vs GGTW
| Category | Gujarat Giants Women | Delhi Capitals Women |
| Final Score | 168/7 (20 Overs) | 169/3 (15.4 Overs) |
| Top Scorer | Beth Mooney (62* off 48) | Lizelle Lee (43 off 24) |
| Best Bowler | Georgia Wareham (2/28) | Chinelle Henry (3/35) |
| Result | Lost by 7 Wickets | Won by 7 Wickets |
The First Innings: Mooney’s Lone Fight vs Henry’s Precision
After winning the toss and opting to bowl, Delhi Capitals’ skipper Jemimah Rodrigues saw her decision vindicated almost immediately. The Giants’ top order struggled against the movement found by Marizanne Kapp and the pinpoint accuracy of Chinelle Henry.
The Giants were reeling at 48/3 within the powerplay as Sophie Devine and Ashleigh Gardner fell cheaply. It was only through a gritty, unbeaten half-century from Beth Mooney (62)* and a spirited cameo from Georgia Wareham (35) that Gujarat reached a respectable 168.
Gujarat Giants Batting Breakdown
Beth Mooney: 62* (48) — The anchor who held the innings together.
Georgia Wareham: 35 (22) — Provided much-needed acceleration in the middle overs.
Anushka Sharma: 14 (12) — Struggled to rotate strike against spin.
Delhi Capitals Bowling Figures
Chinelle Henry: 4-0-35-3
Nandani Sharma: 4-0-26-2
Minnu Mani: 3-0-23-1
The Chase: A Powerplay Masterclass
If there were any nerves about a knockout chase, Lizelle Lee and Shafali Verma quelled them within the first five minutes. The duo came out with a “see ball, hit ball” mentality that left the Giants’ bowlers shell-shocked.
They plundered 89 runs in the powerplay, the highest of the season, effectively ending the contest before the seventh over began. Lee’s 43 was a flurry of boundaries, while Shafali’s 31 provided the perfect aggressive support.
“We knew the wicket was good, but the way Lizelle and Shafali started took the pressure off everyone in the dugout,” said DC Captain Jemimah Rodrigues after the match.
Player-to-Player Performance Analysis
Delhi Capitals (The Victors)
Lizelle Lee (43 off 24): The aggressor. She hit 8 fours and a six, dismantling Renuka Singh Thakur’s rhythm early on.
Shafali Verma (31 off 21): Complemented Lee perfectly. Her ability to clear the infield during the powerplay set the tone.
Jemimah Rodrigues (41 off 23): Played the “Captain’s Knock.” After the openers fell in quick succession to Wareham, she ensured no momentum was lost, hitting 6 boundaries.
Laura Wolvaardt (32 off 20):* Calm and composed, she finished the game with clinical precision.
Marizanne Kapp (5 off 3):* Hit the winning runs to send DC into the final.
Gujarat Giants (The Defeated)
Beth Mooney: Did her job as an opener, but lacked support from the other end to push the total toward 190.
Sophie Devine: A rare failure for the Kiwi superstar, falling for just 6 in the opening over.
Georgia Wareham: The only bright spot in the Giants’ bowling, taking 2 wickets in one over to briefly threaten a collapse that never came.
Renuka Singh Thakur: Had a tough outing, conceding 21 runs in her second over as Lee targeted the cow corner.
The Road to the Final
Delhi Capitals have now proven why they are the most consistent side in WPL history. This marks their fourth final in four years. For the Gujarat Giants, the journey ends in heartbreak, but they can take solace in Beth Mooney’s form and the emergence of young Indian talents like Nandani Sharma.
The final on Friday, February 5th, promises to be an epic showdown as Delhi’s batting firepower meets the strategic brilliance of Smriti Mandhana’s RCB.