The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 continues with an exciting clash between Delhi Capitals Women and UP Warriorz Women. Delhi Capitals won the toss and opted to bowl first, continuing the tournament trend. Captain Meg Lanning made one change, bringing in Niki Prasad for Radha Yadav. UP Warriorz, led by Deepti Sharma, also made two changes to their lineup. They handed a WPL debut to Chinelle Henry, replacing Alana King and Saima Thakor with Henry and Rajeshwari Gayakwad.
The match is being played on the same pitch that hosted the season opener, where a 202-run chase was completed. The square boundaries are skewed at 49m and 59m, affecting bowling and field placements. This is the last league game in Vadodara before the action shifts to Bengaluru on February 21; with both teams aiming for a crucial win, an exciting contest awaits, like Mumbai Indians Women.
Match Summary: Delhi Capitals vs UP Warriorz (WPL 2025)
Meg Lanning and Shafali Verma continued their dominant opening stand. They added 59 runs in the powerplay, setting the foundation for the chase. Shafali smashed 26 off 16 balls, attacking from the start. Lanning took control with a well-constructed 69 off 49 balls. The Capitals’ openers built pressure on the Warriors bowling attack early. Their partnership ensured Delhi had a comfortable platform for the chase.
1. Warriorz Start Strong But Collapse in the Middle Overs
Kiran Navgire played an explosive knock, scoring 51 off 27 balls. She smashed big hits against experienced bowlers like Kapp and Pandey. After reaching 66 for no loss, Warriorz collapsed dramatically. They lost four wickets for just 16 runs, struggling against Delhi’s spinners. The middle-order failed to capitalize, leaving them short of a stronger total.
2. Sutherland & Kapp Keep Capitals on Track
Annabel Sutherland and Marizanne Kapp held their nerve under pressure. After Lanning’s dismissal, they needed 48 off 32 balls to win. Kapp turned the game with consecutive boundaries off Sophie Ecclestone. Sutherland took charge in the final over, scoring crucial boundaries. Their unbeaten 48-run partnership ensured Delhi’s successful chase of 167.
3. Warriorz Drop Crucial Catches & Miss Run-Out Chances
UP Warriorz struggled with poor fielding in the closing stages. They dropped three crucial catches, including one-off Sutherland. Sophie Ecclestone missed a sitter, giving Delhi a lifeline. Fielding errors in the last over allowed Delhi to score freely. McGrath missed a run-out opportunity that could have changed the result. These lapses cost Warriorz their second straight defeat in WPL 2025.
4. Capitals End Vadodara Leg with a Confident Win
Delhi Capitals registered their highest successful chase in WPL history. Their seven-wicket victory maintained the trend of chasing teams winning all matches. The Vadodara leg of WPL now concludes, with action shifting to Bengaluru. UP Warriorz remains winless, struggling to close out games. Delhi now looks forward to continuing their strong form in the next phase.
UP Warriors Women (WPL) vs Delhi Capitals Women Match Scorecard
UP Warriorz Women – 166/7
Delhi Capitals Women – (19.5/20 ov, T:167) 167/3DC Women won by 7 wickets (with 1 ball remaining)
Player Of The Match
UP Warriorz Women (20 ovs maximum)
| Batting | R | B | M | 4s | 6s | SR | |||
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Kiran Navgire
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c Shafali Verma b Sutherland | 51 | 27 | 34 | 6 | 3 | 188.88 | ||
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Dinesh Vrinda
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c Rodrigues b Sutherland | 16 | 15 | 25 | 2 | 0 | 106.66 | ||
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Deepti Sharma (c)
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st †Bryce b Mani | 7 | 7 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 100.00 | ||
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Tahlia McGrath
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st †Bryce b Jonassen | 1 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16.66 | ||
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Shweta Sehrawat
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c Rodrigues b Kapp | 37 | 33 | 48 | 4 | 1 | 112.12 | ||
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Grace Harris
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c Shafali Verma b Reddy | 12 | 14 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 85.71 | ||
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Chinelle Henry
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not out | 33 | 15 | 24 | 3 | 3 | 220.00 | ||
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Sophie Ecclestone
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run out (Rodrigues/Kapp) | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 66.66 | ||
| Extras | (lb 4, w 3) | 7 | |||||||
| Total |
20 Ov (RR: 8.30)
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166/7 | |||||||
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Did not bat: Uma Chetry †,
Rajeshwari Gayakwad,
Kranti Goud
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Fall of wickets: 1-66 (Dinesh Vrinda, 5.5 ov), 2-73 (Kiran Navgire, 7.1 ov), 3-76 (Tahlia McGrath, 8.4 ov), 4-82 (Deepti Sharma, 9.4 ov), 5-118 (Grace Harris, 14.6 ov), 6-162 (Shweta Sehrawat, 19.1 ov), 7-166 (Sophie Ecclestone, 19.6 ov)
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| Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECON | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Marizanne Kapp
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4 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 7.50 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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Shikha Pandey
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3 | 0 | 43 | 0 | 14.33 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
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Jess Jonassen
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4 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 5.25 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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Annabel Sutherland
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4 | 0 | 26 | 2 | 6.50 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Arundhati Reddy
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3 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 8.66 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
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Minnu Mani
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2 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 8.00 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Delhi Capitals Women (T: 167 runs from 20 ovs)
| Batting | R | B | M | 4s | 6s | SR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Shafali Verma
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c Henry b Sharma | 26 | 16 | 29 | 3 | 1 | 162.50 | ||
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Meg Lanning (c)
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b Harris | 69 | 49 | 62 | 12 | 0 | 140.81 | ||
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Jemimah Rodrigues
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c Gayakwad b Ecclestone | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | ||
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Annabel Sutherland
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not out | 41 | 35 | 49 | 4 | 0 | 117.14 | ||
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Marizanne Kapp
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not out | 29 | 17 | 22 | 4 | 0 | 170.58 | ||
| Extras | (w 2) | 2 | |||||||
| Total |
19.5 Ov (RR: 8.42)
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167/3 | |||||||
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Did not bat: Jess Jonassen,
Sarah Bryce †,
Shikha Pandey,
Arundhati Reddy,
Minnu Mani,
Niki Prasad
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Fall of wickets: 1-65 (Shafali Verma, 6.5 ov), 2-70 (Jemimah Rodrigues, 7.3 ov), 3-119 (Meg Lanning, 14.4 ov)
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| Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECON | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Kranti Goud
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2 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 11.00 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
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Sophie Ecclestone
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4 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 7.75 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Rajeshwari Gayakwad
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2 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 12.00 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Chinelle Henry
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3 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 8.66 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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Deepti Sharma
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4 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 6.75 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Tahlia McGrath
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2.5 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 9.17 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Grace Harris
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2 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 5.50 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Squads
Delhi Capitals: 1 Meg Lanning (capt), 2 Shafali Verma, 3 Jemimah Rodrigues, 4 Annabel Sutherland, 5 Marizanne Kapp, 6 Niki Prasad, 7 Jess Jonassen, 8 Sarah Bryce (wk), 9 Shikha Pandey, 10 Arundhati Reddy, 11 Minnu Mani
Conclusion
The Delhi Capitals Women vs UP Warriorz Women match promises to be a thrilling encounter. B bowling first seems like an advantage, with chasing teams winning all previous matches. Delhi Capitals have won and lost one, while UP Warriorz seeks their first victory. Including Chinelle Henry adds strength to the Warriorz lineup, while Niki Prasad brings balance to the Capitals.
The pitch history suggests a high-scoring contest, where batting depth and innovative bowling changes will be key. As both teams battle for an important win, fans can expect intense cricketing action. After this match, the WPL action moves to Bengaluru, adding more excitement to the tournament.
