The 4th match of Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 unfolds at Dr DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on January 11 at 7:30 PM IST, Delhi Capitals against Gujarat Giants. This electrifying clash sets the stage for Delhi Capitals’ explosive top order against Gujarat Giants’ all-round firepower, with both teams vying for crucial early momentum in the tournament. Both teams will be eager to get those two crucial points that will give them an advantage to qualify for playoffs.
Squads:
Delhi Capitals Women’s Cricket Team
Alana King, Chinelle Henry, Deeya Yadav, Jemimah Rodrigues, Laura Wolvaardt, Lizelle Lee, Lucy Hamilton, Mamatha Madiwala, Marizanne Kapp, Minnu Mani, Nandini Sharma, Niki Prasad, Shafali Verma, Sneh Rana, Sree Charani, Taniya Bhatia
Gujarat Giants Women’s Cricket Team
Ashleigh Gardner, Kanika Ahuja, Yastika Bhatia, Sophie Devine, Bharti Fulmali, Kim Garth, Kashvee Gautam, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Happy Kumari, Tanuja Kanwer, Beth Mooney, Renuka Singh, Titas Sadhu, Anushka Sharma, Ayushi Soni, Shivani Singh, Georgia Wareham, Danni Wyatt-Hodge
Players to watch out:
Laura Wolvaardt
Delhi Capitals’ top order will shine with Laura Wolvaardt, the 26-year-old South African opener whose pristine technique screams perfection. In 85 T20Is, she plundered 2,225 runs at a blistering 117.97 strike rate, featuring two centuries and 12 fifties. Her WPL stats from past seasons show 342 runs in 13 games at 125.73, adapting fireworks to anchors effortlessly, especially on turning tracks.
Shafali Verma
In the 2025 WPL season, Shafali Verma lit up the league as one of its leading run-getters, smashing 304 runs across 9 matches at a scorching strike rate of 152.76. Over 27 innings, she’s racked up 865 runs with six fifties, piling on the pressure with her fearless style that leaves bowlers rattled. She grabs the game by the scruff from ball one, dictating the pace right away.
Ashleigh Gardner
Gujarat Giants strike gold with Ashleigh Gardner, the 28-year-old right hand batter and off spinner whose explosiveness defines dominance. Boasting 96 T20Is with 1,411 runs at 127 strike rate and 78 wickets at 6.55 economy, Gardner is a T20 beast. Her WPL haul includes 567 runs at 141 strike rate and 25 wickets with best spell of 3/31 in 25 matches that underscores her dominance.
Beth Mooney
Beth Mooney, left-hand batter and wicketkeeper, brings firepower to Gujarat Giants. In 112 WT20Is, she has 3,381 runs at a strike rate of 125. Over the years, she has played 18 WPL matches, scoring 522 runs including 5 half centuries at a strike rate of 133.
Pitch:
Dr DY Patil Stadium offers batting friendly pace and bounce early, favoring high scores around 175 averages in T20s with six wickets typical. Seamers exploit initial movement, spinners thrive later, and dew often boosts chasing teams; toss winners may bowl first.
Weather:
Perfect conditions await in Navi Mumbai with clear skies and no rain in sight. Temperatures will range from a comfortable minimum of 18°C to a warm maximum of 32°C, paired with 38% humidity. Light winds at 13 km/h mean uninterrupted play all day.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Laura Wolvaardt, Shafali Verma, Beth Mooney, Jemimah Rodrigues, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Ashleigh Gardner, Marizanne Kapp, Sophie Devine, Renuka Singh, Georgia Wareham, Sneh Rana
Match Details:
Date – January 11, 2026
Time – 7:30 PM IST
Venue – Dr DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai
Broadcast – Telecast on Star Sports Network | Streaming on Jio Hotstar (India)
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