The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 action is set to heat up at Bengaluru’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium on February 25, with match number 10 featuring the Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Giants. Both teams, currently experiencing inconsistent forms, view this clash as a pivotal moment to kickstart their campaigns.
Struggling at the bottom of the table, the Gujarat Giants have secured only one win out of their first three games this season. Their hopes largely rest on the shoulders of captain Ashleigh Gardner, who has been the standout performer with both bat and ball. Meanwhile, the Delhi Capitals, who entered this season with high expectations, have also found themselves grappling with batting difficulties. Key players like Shafali Verma, Meg Lanning, and Jemimah Rodrigues have struggled to translate promising starts at the crease, creating concerns for their team’s momentum.
The stakes are high for both teams, as they aim to secure much-needed points to keep their aspirations of reaching the knockout stages alive. At the moment, the Delhi Capitals hold mixed results with two wins and two losses across their four matches, and they cannot afford to let this chance pass them by.
Looking on from the dugout, Delhi coach is likely to stress the importance of bowling early breakthroughs to thwart the Giants' entry, especially considering the current form of Gardner. Historically, the matchup between these two franchises has leaned favorably for the Capitals, who have won three of their last four encounters against the Giants. Yet, with the unpredictability of the tournament, no outcome can be assumed safe.
The pitch at M Chinnaswamy Stadium is known for being batting-friendly; short boundaries and quick outfield lend themselves to higher scores. According to reports, the first-innings average score has been approximately 174.66, setting the stage for what fans hope will be another high-scoring fixture. Generally, teams batting first have found success here, but there is always room for clever bowling to turn the tide.
To bolster their position, Delhi's squad is expected to feature key players like Meg Lanning (c), Shafali Verma, and Jemimah Rodrigues, all of whom will need to step up their game if they intend to defend their position. On the flip side, Gujarat will likely depend on their star players like Beth Mooney and Deandra Dottin to mount significant contributions alongside Gardner.
Match conditions on February 25 will be conducive to batting, but bowlers who can make effective use of variations and changeups may still find ways to bend the run flow against aggressive batting approaches. Teams will eagerly await the tactical decisions made during the match, especially how early wickets change the game’s pace.
The excitement will culminate with the live toss scheduled for 7:00 PM IST, followed by the match itself kicking off at 7:30 PM IST. Fans can catch all the action live on Star Sports Network, with streaming available on Jio Hotstar. With both teams eager to turn their fortunes around, this match promises to deliver thrilling cricket, showcasing the best of women's sports at its peak.