Bengaluru/Patiala, 23 February (Sports Desk)
In a thrilling encounter at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru , the UP Warriors registered their first win of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 season by defeating the Delhi Capitals by 33 runs . With this victory, the UP Warriors climbed to fourth place on the points table.
Match Summary
After losing the toss, the UP Warriors batted first and posted a competitive total of 177/9 in their allotted 20 overs. In response, the Delhi Capitals were restricted to 144/10 in 19.3 overs, handing the Warriors a convincing win. This marks the Warriors’ maiden victory in the tournament after playing three matches, earning them two crucial points.
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Warriors’ Batting Highlights
The UP Warriors’ innings was anchored by a brilliant 62-run knock from lower-order batter C. Henry , who played a pivotal role in taking the team to a defendable total. However, apart from Henry, no other batter could cross the 30-run mark. For the Delhi Capitals, Jonassen claimed 4 wickets , while Marizanne Kapp and Arundhati Reddy took 2 wickets each to keep the Warriors in check.
Capitals’ Collapse
Chasing a target of 178 , the Delhi Capitals got off to a shaky start and never recovered. The top order faltered early as captain Meg Lanning departed for just 5 runs , followed by Shafali Verma , who contributed 24 runs .
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The middle order failed to stabilize the innings, with wickets falling at regular intervals. Jemimah Rodrigues stood out with a valiant 56 , but her efforts went in vain as no other batter could step up. The Capitals were eventually bowled out for 144 in 19.3 overs.
For the UP Warriors, Kranti Gaud and Grace Harris delivered stellar performances, picking up 4 wickets each to dismantle the Capitals’ batting lineup.
Points Table Update
With this victory, the UP Warriors moved to fourth place on the points table, having won 1 out of 3 matches and securing 2 points . Meanwhile, the Delhi Capitals remain in third place with 4 points from 2 wins in 4 matches .
At the top of the table, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Mumbai Indians continue to lead the standings.
Key Performances
- C. Henry (UP Warriors) : Top scorer with a match-winning 62 runs .
- Kranti Gaud & Grace Harris (UP Warriors) : Both claimed 4 wickets each to derail Delhi’s chase.
- Jemimah Rodrigues (Delhi Capitals) : Played a fighting knock of 56 runs , but lacked support from the rest of the lineup.
This victory marks a turning point for the UP Warriors , as they aim to build momentum in the tournament. On the other hand, the Delhi Capitals will need to regroup quickly to stay competitive in the race for the playoffs.
