The tenth match of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 promises to be a thrilling spectacle as two-time runners-up Delhi Capitals lock horns with Gujarat Giants at the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on February 25 at 7:30 PM IST.
Delhi Capitals have contested 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. Both teams will be desperate for a win to strengthen their playoff hopes. Let’s have a look at fantasy 11.
Wicketkeeper:
Beth Mooney
Mooney started her WPL 2025 campaign with an impressive 56 off 42 balls against RCB. However, her form dipped with a golden duck against the UP Warriorz and just 1 run against the Mumbai Indians. Despite recent setbacks, her international record of 3,215 T20I runs and a strong WPL 2024 performance, where she scored 285 runs in eight matches with the highest score of 85* (not out), make her a vital player for Gujarat.
Batters:
Meg Lanning
Lanning had a slow start to the season with scores of 15 and 17 but bounced back strongly with a commanding 69 off 49 balls against the Warriorz. Unfortunately, she managed only 5 runs in the reverse fixture against the same team. With 3,405 runs in 132 T20Is and the highest score of 133, Lanning’s consistency is unmatched. She also clinched the Orange Cap in the inaugural season with 345 runs from nine matches and followed it up with 331 runs in the second edition.
Laura Wolvaardt
Wolvaardt, South Africa’s skipper, had a sluggish start this season, scoring just 6 runs against RCB. She showed some form with 24 off 22 balls against the UP Warriorz but faltered with only 4 runs against MI. In WPL 2024, she scored 167 runs in six innings and had previously tallied 143 runs from four matches in 2023.
Shafali Verma
Verma’s explosive batting saw her score 43 off just 18 balls against Mumbai Indians. However, she couldn’t maintain the momentum and was dismissed for a golden duck against RCB. She contributed a quick 26 off 16 against UP Warriorz and added 24 off 30 in the second clash against them. With 654 runs from 22 WPL matches at a staggering strike rate of 164.32, she remains a key player for Delhi.
Jemimah Rodrigues
Rodrigues has had an inconsistent run, scoring 2, 34, and 0 in her early games. She roared back to form with a solid 56 off 35 balls against the Warriorz. With 2,267 runs in 107 T20Is and a personal best of 76, Rodrigues is expected to be a crucial asset for Delhi Capitals. She has already accumulated 453 runs across 22 WPL matches.
All-Rounders:
Annabel Sutherland
Sutherland began her WPL 2025 with a balanced performance, taking 3/34 with the ball and scoring 13 off 10 with the bat. She followed that with a handy 19 off 13 and bowling figures of 0/18 against RCB. Her standout performance came against the UP Warriorz, where she delivered 2/26 and an unbeaten 41 off 35 balls, earning the Player of the Match award. However, she couldn’t replicate this in the second match, scoring 5 runs and delivering 0/30 with the ball.
Ashleigh Gardner
Gardner delivered a powerful 79 off 37 balls in Gujarat’s opener, including eight sixes. She followed up with a solid 52 off 32 and bowling figures of 2/39 against UP Warriorz. However, she struggled against MI, scoring 10 runs and taking 0/21 with the ball. In WPL 2024, she managed 120 runs and 7 wickets across 8 matches. Her international stats include 1,411 runs and 78 wickets.
Deandra Dottin
Dottin made a strong return after being unsold in 2024, scoring 25 off 13 and taking 1/41 against RCB. She followed that up with 33* off 18 balls and figures of 2/34 against UP Warriorz but could only manage 7 runs and 0/19 against MI. Her overall T20I record boasts 3,004 runs and 71 wickets from 138 matches.
Marizanne Kapp
Kapp remains a vital player for Delhi, contributing both with the bat and ball. She has 1,622 runs and 88 wickets in 113 T20Is. In WPL history, she has scored 306 runs and claimed 23 wickets in 19 matches. Against UP Warriorz, she scored 29 off 17 and took 1/30, followed by a standout 2/18 performance in their second encounter.
Jess Jonassen
Jonassen, after a slow start with figures of 0/37 against RCB and 1/21 against UP Warriorz, delivered a spectacular 4/31 in their reverse fixture—the best figures of her WPL career so far. She has 25 wickets from 19 WPL matches, making her a key figure in Delhi’s bowling attack.
Bowler:
Priya Mishra
The 20-year-old spinner, had a modest debut against RCB with 0/29 in 3 overs but bounced back with a sensational 3/25 against UP Warriorz, dismissing key players like Deepti Sharma, Grace Harris, and Tahlia McGrath. She followed up with 2/40 against MI, highlighting her knack for picking up crucial wickets.
With both teams eager for a win, the stage is set for an electrifying battle. Fans can expect standout performances from star players, as every run, wicket, and catch could decide the outcome of this crucial WPL 2025 showdown.
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