WPL 2025: Delhi Capitals Choose to Bowl First Against Gujarat Giants
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Synopsis
In the Women's Premier League 2025, Delhi Capitals opted to field first after winning the toss against Gujarat Giants at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Captain Meg Lanning made one change to the lineup. Gujarat Giants made two changes, emphasizing the need to adapt to Bangalore's conditions.
Key Takeaways
- Delhi Capitals won the toss and chose to field.
- Meg Lanning replaced Arundhati Reddy with Titas Sadhu.
- Gujarat Giants made two lineup changes.
- Conditions in Bangalore are different from Vadodara.
- Early wickets will be crucial for Delhi's bowlers.
Bengaluru, Feb 25 (NationPress) The Delhi Capitals, who have reached the finals twice, won the toss and decided to field first against the Gujarat Giants in the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 showdown at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Tuesday.
Delhi's captain Meg Lanning endorsed her decision to bowl first, announcing that Titas Sadhu has taken the place of Arundhati Reddy in their lineup.
“We’re going to bowl first. It appears to be the trend. This choice allows our bowlers a solid opportunity to secure early wickets. We have made one change - Titas replaces Reddy. We believe this is the most effective XI for achieving victory tonight. Titas has been performing exceptionally well in practice. There are always areas for improvement, regardless of the outcome,” she explained during the toss.
Conversely, the Gujarat team implemented two changes to their roster for the match.
“It has been a productive week to regroup. After playing three matches in quick succession, we had the opportunity to recharge and engage in a thorough training block. We are aware that conditions in Bangalore differ significantly from Vadodara, with much more bounce expected here. Adapting quickly is crucial. As a captain, remaining composed and making sound decisions is key. We’ve made two changes - Phoebe Litchfield and Meghna Singh join the squad,” remarked GG captain Ashleigh Gardner.
Playing XIs:
Gujarat Giants Women: Beth Mooney (wk), Harleen Deol, Phoebe Litchfield, Ashleigh Gardner (c), Deandra Dottin, Simran Shaikh, Tanuja Kanwar, Bharti Fulmali, Kashvee Gautam, Meghna Singh, Priya Mishra.
Delhi Capitals Women: Shafali Verma, Meg Lanning (c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Marizanne Kapp, Annabel Sutherland, Jess Jonassen, Sarah Bryce (wk), Niki Prasad, Shikha Pandey, Minnu Mani, Titas Sadhu.
