In a dominant display at the Women’s Premier League, Delhi Capitals finally opened their account with a resounding seven-wicket victory over UP Warriorz. The match, held under the bright lights of the stadium, saw Delhi’s batters chase down the target with composure and flair, silencing their critics after a string of losses.
UP Warriorz, batting first, started steadily but lost momentum midway. Their top order struggled against Delhi’s disciplined bowling attack led by the fiery pace of Jess Harris and the cunning spin of Radha Yadav. Despite a gritty half-century from captain Alyssa Healy, UP managed only 137/7 in their 20 overs. Healy’s knock of 52 off 38 balls provided some respectability, but regular wickets kept the scoreboard in check.
Chasing 138, Delhi Capitals lost an early wicket but recovered swiftly. Openers Shafali Verma and Jemimah Rodrigues built a solid 60-run stand, setting the platform. Verma smashed 34 off 22, while Rodrigues anchored with 38. The middle order, featuring Alice Capsey’s explosive 25-ball 40, accelerated the chase. Captain Meg Lanning finished off the game with an unbeaten 22, guiding Delhi home in just 17.3 overs.
This win propels Delhi Capitals up the points table, boosting their playoff hopes. UP Warriorz, meanwhile, need to regroup quickly. Player of the Match Alice Capsey’s all-round performance was the standout, underlining her growing importance to the side. As WPL intensifies, Delhi’s momentum could prove decisive.