The tenth match of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 is set to deliver a thrilling contest as two-time runners-up Delhi Capitals face off against Gujarat Giants at the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on February 25 at 7:30 PM IST.
Delhi Capitals have played four matches so far, securing two wins while facing defeats against Royal Challengers Bengaluru and UP Warriorz. Meanwhile, Gujarat Giants have played three games, managing just one win against the UP Warriorz.
Squads:
Delhi Capitals
Meg Lanning (C), Alice Capsey, Sarah Bryce, Annabel Sutherland, Minnu Mani, Shafali Verma, Arundhati Reddy, N Charani, Shikha Pandey, Jemimah Rodrigues, Nandini Kashyap, Sneha Deepthi, Jess Jonassen, Nikki Prasad, Taniyaa Bhatia, Marizanne Kapp, Radha Yadav, Titas Sadhu
Gujarat Giants
Ashleigh Gardner (C), Harleen Deol, Prakashika Naik, Beth Mooney, Kashvee Gautam, Priya Mishra, Bharti Fulmali, Laura Wolvaardt, Sayali Satghare, Danielle Gibson, Mannat Kashyap, Shabnam Shakil, Dayalan Hemalatha, Meghna Singh, Simran Shaikh, Deandra Dottin, Phoebe Litchfield, Tanuja Kanwer
Players to watch out:
Jess Jonassen
Jonassen found her rhythm after a slow start, taking 4/31 against the UP Warriorz—her best figures across all WPL seasons so far. With 25 wickets in 19 matches, she remains a key figure in Delhi’s bowling lineup.
Arundhati Reddy
Reddy has consistently contributed with the ball, recording figures of 0/40 vs MI, 1/25 vs RCB, and improving to 1/26 and 2/52 against the UP Warriorz. She has 14 wickets from 17 innings, with the best of 2/27.
Laura Wolvaardt
Although Wolvaardt has struggled this season with scores of 6, 22, and 4, her WPL record of 342 runs from 13 matches and a high score of 76 highlight her ability to turn games around.
Kashvee Gautam
After missing WPL 2024 due to injury, Kashvee made a strong return this season. She scored 20(15) and picked up 2/15 (3 overs) against MI, dismissing top players like Harmanpreet Kaur and Amelia Kerr.
Pitch:
The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is known for being a batting-friendly surface, offering plenty of scoring opportunities. Spinners could find some assistance later in the game. The average first-innings score is 167, and teams usually prefer to bowl first to make use of the dew factor during the second innings.
Weather:
Expect clear skies over Bengaluru, with temperatures peaking at 31°C during the day and dropping to 18°C at night. Humidity will remain around 31%, accompanied by light winds blowing at 19 kph—perfect conditions for a high-scoring contest.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Beth Mooney, Meg Lanning, Laura Wolvaardt, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Deandra Dottin, Marizanne Kapp, Jess Jonassen, Priya Mishra
Match details:
Date – February 25, 2025
Time – 7:30 PM IST
Venue – M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Broadcast – Live streaming on Jio Hotstar; telecast on Star Sports
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