GG-W vs DC-W Pitch Report: Gujarat Giants Women (GGW) will take on Delhi Capitals Women (DCW) in Match 17 of the 2025 Women’s Premier League (WPL) at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow. Gujarat is in top form after two consecutive wins, climbing to second place in the standings.
Meanwhile, Delhi remains at the top and has already secured a playoff spot. This match will be crucial for Gujarat to confirm their qualification, while Delhi will look to finish first in the league and get a direct entry into the finals.
Let’s look at the match details, head-to-head stats, pitch report, venue stats, and the winning prediction.
GG-W vs DC-W: 17th Match Details
| Match | Gujarat Giants Women vs Delhi Capitals Women, Match 17, WPL 2025 |
|---|---|
| Date | March 7, 2025 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| Match Format | Women’s T20 |
| Live Streaming | JioCinema, Sports18 HD |
Head-to-Head Record
| Matches | GGW Won | DCW Won | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last 3 Matches | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Last Match: DCW (131/4) beat GGW (127/9) by 6 wickets on February 25, 2025.
Also Check: GG-W vs DC-W 17th match Preview and Predicted Playing XI
GG-W vs DC-W Pitch & Weather Report
Pitch Report – Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
The surface at Ekana Stadium starts balanced but slows down later. Batters can score freely early on, but spinners will get help as the game progresses. Pacers will find some swing under lights, making powerplay overs crucial. The first-innings average score is around 140-150, but teams will aim for 160-170 for a stronger position.
| Pitch Conditions | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Nature | Balanced |
| Batting | Moderate Scoring |
| Pace Bowling | Swing |
| Spin Bowling | Average Turn |
Toss Prediction: The team winning the toss might bat first as Gujarat posted a big score (186/5) in their last match here and won by 81 runs.
Weather Report – Match Day Forecast
| Time | Temp (°C) | Rain | Wind (km/h) | Clouds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00h | 13°C | 0 mm | 2.98 (WNW) | 0% |
| 06h | 23°C | 0 mm | 3.7 (WNW) | 0% |
| 12h | 29°C | 0 mm | 3.61 (WNW) | 0% |
| 18h | 20°C | 0 mm | 1.73 (N) | 0% |
Perfect conditions for cricket with clear skies and no rain expected.
Venue Stats – Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
| Matches Played | Avg 1st Inns Score | Avg 2nd Inns Score | Highest Total | Highest Chase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 140-150 | 130-140 | 186/5 (GGW) | 160/3 |
GG-W vs DC-W Winning Prediction Match 17 – Who Will Win?
Delhi Capitals are already through to the playoffs and will want to finish first to secure a direct final spot. Gujarat Giants, on the other hand, need a win to confirm their qualification.
Key Factors:
- DCW’s Strength: Their well-rounded squad, led by Shafali Verma’s explosive batting and Jess Jonassen’s all-round form, gives them an advantage.
- GGW’s Challenge: They have a strong lineup, but inconsistency in the middle order has hurt them before.
- Previous Encounter: Delhi already beat Gujarat earlier this season and has a psychological edge.
Prediction: Delhi Capitals Women are favourites to win this match.
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