Can Gujarat regroup to spring a surprise?
- Gujarat Giants were hammered in the first two matches but are coming off a strong victory
- Delhi Capitals have won two out of three matches in a convincing manner
The match no. 9 of the WPL 2023 will witness Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Giants Women going head to head at Dr DY Patil Stadium on March 11. Delhi Capitals have won two out of three games and have looked very strong. They are coming off a heavy defeat against Mumbai Indians but still start favourites with the odds of 1.54 to win this fixture.
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Plagued with injuries and controversies, Gujarat Giants have looked lackluster in the tournament. They did claim an 11-run win over RCB women in the previous game but remain underdogs with higher odds of 2.42.
The WPL and 200+ scores – an enthralling combination
Brabourne Stadium and Dr DY Patil Stadium have produced excellent pitches for batting in the WPL 2023. There have been four scores of 200+ in the first seven matches. The high-scoring games have entertained the crowd, and we can expect another run-fest here.
Our pick: Delhi Capitals have a better bowling attack as well as stronger batting unit. We predict Delhi Capitals Women to win the match at 1.54
Mumbai Indians’ potent bowling attack ran through the DC batting line-up on Thursday. But expect the Lanning-led side, which includes Shafali Verma, Marizanne Kapp, Jemimah Rodrigues and Alice Capsey to put up a strong performance again. Their bowling attack has enough variety to trouble the Giants.
Gujarat Giants posted 201 in the previous game but it won’t be that easy here against Delhi’s attack. Sophia Dunkley, Harleen Deol and Ash Gardner hold the key. The bowling attack isn’t reliable barring Gardner.
Keep an eye on…
Harleen Deol has been outstanding for Gujarat Giants in the last couple of games. She struck 46 off 32 versus UP Warriorz and followed it up with 67 off 45 against RCB. Batting at three, Harleen is one to watch out for.
Meg Lanning holds the Orange Cap with 185 runs in three innings at a strike rate of 146. She struggled to score quickly against Mumbai but remains a key for Delhi Capitals.
