Patiala, 20 February (Sports Desk)
Delhi Capitals have made a triumphant return to the winning track after defeating UP Warriorz by seven wickets in an exciting Women’s Premier League (WPL) clash. This marks their second victory in the ongoing tournament and has propelled them to the second position on the points table , surpassing Mumbai Indians . Earlier this week, Delhi had suffered a setback against RCB but bounced back with a thrilling two-wicket win over Mumbai Indians. With this latest triumph, they now sit comfortably at second place with four points and a net run rate of -0.544 , while Mumbai Indians drop to third with a net run rate of 0.783 .
Match Summary: DC W vs UPW W
The match, played at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara , saw UP Warriorz post a competitive total of 166/7 in 20 overs after being put into bat first. For UPW, Kiran Navgire played a stellar innings, scoring a quickfire half-century (51 off 36 balls, including six fours and three sixes). However, Delhi Capitals chased down the target with one ball to spare, thanks to a composed batting performance led by skipper Meg Lanning and all-rounder Anabel Sutherland .
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UP Warriorz Innings: Kiran Navgire’s Blistering Start
UP Warriorz got off to a flying start, courtesy of a solid opening partnership between Kiran Navgire and Dinesh Vrinda . The duo added 66 runs for the first wicket before Sutherland broke the stand by dismissing Vrinda (16 off 15 balls). Kiran continued her aggressive approach, smashing six fours and three sixes en route to her 51-run knock before being dismissed by Sutherland herself.
After losing key wickets, UP Warriorz struggled to maintain momentum. Contributions from Chinelle Henry (33 ) *, Shweta Sehrawat (37) , and Grace Harris (12) helped them cross the 160-run mark. Sehrawat and Harris added 36 runs for the fifth wicket, while Henry and Sehrawat later stitched a crucial 44-run partnership off just 25 balls. For Delhi Capitals, Anabel Sutherland was the standout bowler with 2 wickets , while Marizanne Kapp , Jess Jonassen , Arundhati Reddy , and Minnu Mani chipped in with one wicket each.
Delhi Capitals’ Chase: Lanning and Sutherland Steer the Ship
In response, Delhi Capitals started aggressively, with openers Shafali Verma (16 off 16 balls) and captain Meg Lanning putting on a fiery 65-run partnership in just 7.1 overs. Shafali was dismissed by Deepthi Sharma , caught by Chinelle Henry , while Jemimah Rodrigues fell shortly after for a duck, giving UP Warriorz a glimmer of hope.
However, Lanning and Sutherland steadied the ship with a crucial 41-run partnership off just 35 balls. Marizanne Kapp then joined Sutherland to add an unbeaten 48-run stand , guiding Delhi home in a nail-biting finish. Kapp hit two consecutive boundaries off Sophie Ecclestone in the penultimate over, reducing the equation to 11 runs off the last over . Sutherland sealed the deal with two consecutive fours off Tahlia McGrath , finishing unbeaten on 19 off 17 balls .
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Key Performances
- Kiran Navgire (UPW): Played a blistering knock of 51 runs off 36 balls , laced with six fours and three sixes.
- Anabel Sutherland (DC): Starred with both bat and ball, scoring an unbeaten 19 runs and picking up 2 wickets .
- Meg Lanning (DC): Anchored the chase with a composed innings, laying the foundation for the victory.
- Shweta Sehrawat (UPW): Contributed a vital 37 runs to stabilize UP Warriorz’s middle order.
Playing XIs
UP Warriorz:
Kiran Navgire, Dinesh Vrinda, Uma Chetry (wk), Deepthi Sharma (c), Tahlia McGrath, Grace Harris, Chinelle Henry, Shweta Sehrawat, Sophie Ecclestone, Kranti Gaud, Rajeshwari Gayakwad.
Delhi Capitals:
Shafali Verma, Meg Lanning (c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Marizanne Kapp, Anabel Sutherland, Nikki Prasad, Sara Bryce (wk), Jess Jonassen, Shikha Pandey, Arundhati Reddy, Minnu Mani.
Impact on Points Table
With this win, Delhi Capitals have leapfrogged Mumbai Indians to claim the second spot on the points table. They now have four points and are well-positioned to challenge for a playoff berth. Meanwhile, UP Warriorz remain at the bottom of the table, struggling to find consistency in their performances.
This thrilling encounter showcased Delhi Capitals’ resilience and ability to perform under pressure, as they continue their quest for glory in the WPL 2025.
