On February 3, 2026 at BCA Stadium in Kotambi, Vadodara. wpl 2026 eliminator During Gujarat Giants (GG) And Delhi Capitals (DC) The atmosphere was enthusiastic. It was a high-stakes encounter that appeared to be a now or never moment for the Capitals, Rodrogue Gave his team a spectacular victory by 7 wickets. Chasing 169, Delhi’s batsmen achieved the target in just 15.4 overs, giving them a chance to reach the WPL final for the fourth time in a row. Royal Challengers Bangalore Preparing for an exciting final clash against.
Delhi Capitals campaign led by Jemimah Rodrigues
The 2026 season marked a historic transition for Delhi, when Rodrigues took over the captaincy role. His leadership style has been human-centric, with strategic flexibility and harnessing young Indian talents such as Nandini Sharma The focus has been on empowering. Despite the initial pressure and two close defeats against Gujarat in the league stage, Jemimah’s calm nature was instrumental in helping the team overcome last-minute worries and perform at its best at the right time.
Rodrigues’ captaincy reached its peak in the eliminator. When their bowlers, Chinelle Henry With the help of three wickets, Jemimah played the role of captain by scoring 41 runs in 23 balls. His combination of aggressive stroke-play and strategic strike rotation ensures that the foundation laid by the openers is not wasted. Under his guidance, the team has transformed from a star-studded lineup to a cohesive, flexible unit that believes in process more than results.
DC’s journey to the final in WPL 2026: All 9 matches
The journey to the 2026 finals has been a rollercoaster of emotions, with the Capitals overcoming a tough schedule with courage and tactical changes:
- Match 1 vs MI: Season opening defending champions Mumbai Indians Started with a heavy 50 run defeat against. Chasing 200, DC’s top order collapsed early, leaving a lot of work for the middle order, although they put in a spirited effort.
- Match 2 vs GG: A heartbreaking 4 run defeat, in a high scoring thriller where DC failed to chase 209. Despite one final surge, Sophie Devine Death bowling kept the Capitals just inches away from their first win.
- Match 3 vs UPW: This was the turning point where DC achieved a spectacular 7 wicket victory. Laura Wolvaardt capped off a disciplined bowling performance by hitting the winning four off the last ball.
- Match 4 vs RCB: DC in a strategic masterclass Marizanne Kapp Defeated the team at the top of the table through all-round brilliance. His economical bowling and crucial runs in the middle order silenced the Bangalore crowd and boosted DC’s confidence.
- Match 5 vs MI: Revenge was sweet as DC demolished MI’s top order to secure a comfortable 30-run win. The win included a half-century from Rodrigues, indicating his return to form.
- Match 6 vs GG: Another close defeat against the Giants fueled the bogey team narrative, as DC lost by only 3 runs. It was a warning that highlighted the need for better execution under pressure.
- Match 7 vs UPW: A disciplined all-round performance kept DC in the playoff race, winning by 5 wickets. Kapp’s three wickets broke the backbone of UPW’s chase, making the target manageable.
- Match 8 vs RCB: In a high-pressure match, Shafali Verma ‘s explosive power-hitting ensured a top three finish. Their fast start allowed the middle order to chase comfortably and lock up an eliminator spot.
- Eliminator (Match 9) vs GG: The most complete performance of this season was shown by DC by defeating Giants by 7 wickets in Vadodara. Lizelle Lee And Verma’s 89-run opening partnership ended the match even before the tenth over.
The final is scheduled for February 5, 2026, and the Capitals are once again one win away from ending their title drought. After three consecutive silver medals, the Rodrigues-led team finally looks set to lift the trophy.
