GG-W vs DC-W

And that brings the Eliminator to a close. Delhi Capitals once again rise to the occasion, producing a commanding performance when it mattered most to knock Gujarat Giants out of the tournament for the second time this season. After coming agonisingly close on multiple occasions in the league phase, Jemimah Rodrigues and her side finally flip the script, delivering a clinical chase to keep their title hopes alive. 

For Gujarat Giants, it’s heartbreak at the final hurdle once again. Despite another strong campaign and moments of brilliance throughout the season, they fall short on the big night, bringing an end to what was otherwise a historic run.

Delhi Capitals now march into the Final, where they will face Royal Challengers Bangalore for the ultimate prize. One final hurdle remains, one final opportunity to shed the tag of runners-up and claim the trophy that has eluded them so far.

That’s all from the Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara. Thank you for joining us through this high-stakes Eliminator. The stage is set, the finalists are confirmed and the finale awaits as DC and RCB will be locking horns on the 5th May 2026.

This is Shahan Doctor, signing off alongside Bidipto. Goodbye, and see you at the Final.

Jemimah Rodrigues (Delhi Capitals captain and Player of the Match, 41 runs off 23 balls): "It's great! With GG, the last 2 games didn't go our way. But, when you start believing as a team, magic happens! Our team meeting was very short today. We trusted each other, and backed ourselves. A lot of credit goes to our bowlers. They make me look good as a captain. One more game to go, and we simply have to keep the same plans. Today was restoration for us! From both ends, Shafali (Verma) and Lizelle (Lee) began magnificently! But, after two wickets fell, we kept going and played to the merit of the ball. We didn't panic, both Laura (Wolvaardt) and me. Individually, I was trying way too hard. But in the last two games, I didn't do anything. I hardly practised, because prior to that, I practised a bit too much. Credit too to Laura for batting so well on these wickets. Some of us may practise tomorrow, but, most of us will take rest and get ready. We've played enough cricket to get used to things." 

Delhi Capitals Women chase down 169 in emphatic fashion to defeat Gujarat Giants Women by seven wickets.

Batting Highlights (Delhi Capitals Women):
Lizelle Lee 43 (24) | Jemimah Rodrigues 41 (23) | Shafali Verma 31 (21) | Laura Wolvaardt 32* (24)
Bowling Figures (Gujarat Giants Women):
Georgia Wareham 2/28 (3.4) | Rajeshwari Gayakwad 1/33 (3)

Chasing a competitive target of 169, the Capitals got off to a flying start through Shafali Verma and Lizelle Lee, who attacked from the outset to put the Giants under immediate pressure. Lee was particularly aggressive, finding the boundary regularly to keep the required rate well under control.

After the openers departed, Jemimah Rodrigues took charge with a fluent and fearless knock, striking cleanly through the middle overs to maintain momentum. Laura Wolvaardt played the perfect supporting role, rotating strike effectively and ensuring there were no interruptions in the chase.

Despite Georgia Wareham picking up two wickets, the Giants were unable to stem the flow of runs. With Wolvaardt and Marizanne Kapp at the crease, Delhi Capitals cruised home in just 15.4 overs, sealing a dominant seven-wicket victory.

Lizelle Lee (43 runs off 24 balls): "Lucky that we won the toss again and we had the chance to field first! I feel like overall, our fielding hasn't been too bad. Today as well, we got that department right and the bowlers chipped in. Jemimah (Rodrigues) has been a good captain for us. As the tournament has progressed, she has got her decision-making spot on. I told Shafali (Verma) to keep playing percentage shots and back herself. It was an interesting pitch! We had to make the most out of it. That catch, I'll take it! It wasn't the prettiest, but, it stuck and that's all that matters. Every day is a new day and it's about doing the right things for the final now." 

Ashleigh Gardner (Gujarat Giants captain): "It probably wasn't the most ideal start, Beth Mooney however helped us, with Georgia Wareham. We felt that we had enough, if we bowled well. But, they went hard at us and we didn't apply the kind of pressure we should have. We weren't able to adapt quick enough. Attacking the stumps should have been our motto, but, it wasn't as regular. Georgia set the tone with that double-wicket over, but, we couldn't get things going our way after that. However, the progress has been good. Lots of positives to take from this campaign! This has been a pretty well-rounded Giants squad, well-balanced. Someone like Anushka Sharma played as if she is far mature than 22 and someone like Rajeshwari Gayakwad bowled so well at this stage of her career, to win us matches. I would have loved to play the final, but, we should not be too disheartened. Plenty of learnings, and a chance now to set things up for next year." 

A boundary to finish things off in style as the Delhi Capitals reach their 4th consecutive final in a row.  They will be facing RCB once again in the final and will get a chance at rewriting history.

15.4 Georgia Wareham to Marizanne Kapp, FOUR RUNS! DELHI CAPITALS MOVE INTO THE WPL FINAL FOR THE FOURTH TIME IN A ROW! Flighted on off-stump on the fuller side of good length. Kapp took a step forward, went down on one knee and pumped it over mid-off for a boundary to finish the job! 

15.3 Georgia Wareham to Laura Wolvaardt, full and slow around off. Stroked away off the front foot to the deep extra cover region for a single. 

15.2 Georgia Wareham to Marizanne Kapp, full and on the pads. Kapp misses the flick shot, but the leg-bye is derived to the short fine area. 

15.1 Georgia Wareham to Laura Wolvaardt, Oh! Good length and down the leg-side. Wolvaardt clips it really late and fine to pick up three runs. Great chase and save by Anushka there, with the dive! 

14.6 Rajeshwari Gayakwad to Marizanne Kapp, into the pitch on middle-stump. Kapp gets on to the back foot and taps it to the left of the bowler. 

14.5 Rajeshwari Gayakwad to Jemimah Rodrigues, OUT! Flighted on middle-stump. Jemimah advances, gets beside the line and slams it flat. But, she fails to clear mid-off. Devine stretches a bit to her left and takes the catch.

14.4 Rajeshwari Gayakwad to Jemimah Rodrigues, FOUR RUNS! Length ball on middle-stump. Jemimah's slog-sweep to the left of deep mid-wicket gets misfielded by Wareham this time! And, the ball goes away over the boundary after the bounce. 

14.3 Rajeshwari Gayakwad to Laura Wolvaardt, good length and flat on off. Wolvaardt steps out and heaves it off the thick inside half of the bat. But Wareham dives to her left and keeps it down to one run at long-on! 

14.2 Rajeshwari Gayakwad to Laura Wolvaardt, SIX RUNS! Good length and slow on off-stump. Wolvaardt steps out and creams it over the left of long-on for a maximum!