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DC captain says lessons from Gujarat will turn into strength, focus will be on one ball at a time
As the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 Eliminator draws closer, Delhi Capitals appear to be riding high on confidence. Ahead of the crucial clash against Gujarat Giants, DC captain Jemimah Rodrigues has made it clear that her side will step onto the field with stronger intent after learning from past mistakes. The do-or-die match will be played on Tuesday, with the winner earning a spot in the final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).
Rodrigues believes that learning is the biggest takeaway in competitive cricket. She said that Delhi Capitals have been involved in several close and intense encounters against Gujarat Giants, and those experiences have helped the team grow. According to the skipper, the side has worked on its shortcomings and is now ready to turn those lessons into strengths in the high-pressure Eliminator.
The Delhi captain reserved special praise for her bowlers, underlining their key role in the team’s success. She stated that bowlers often make a captain look better on the field by executing plans under pressure. Maintaining discipline, sticking to line and length, and delivering breakthroughs at crucial moments is never easy, but DC’s bowlers have done that consistently throughout the tournament.
Rodrigues also expressed satisfaction with the team’s batting unit, calling depth and balance its biggest strengths. She highlighted the maturity shown by the batters and pointed out that Delhi have reliable options even in the lower middle order. This batting depth, she believes, gives the team confidence to fight back from any situation and change the course of the game when required.
Speaking about the approach going forward, the DC skipper stressed the importance of staying in the present. She made it clear that the team is not thinking too far ahead and is fully focused on the immediate challenge. The mantra for Delhi Capitals will be simple—one match at a time, one over at a time, and one ball at a time.
Rodrigues added that handling pressure clinically will be key in such knockout matches. The team’s priority will be to trust its strengths, execute plans effectively, and finish the job on the field without overthinking the result.
The Eliminator clash between Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Giants promises to be a tightly contested encounter. With both teams eager to book a place in the WPL 2026 final, the stage is set for an intense battle, and Jemimah Rodrigues’ confident words suggest that Delhi Capitals are fully prepared for the challenge ahead.