Delhi Capitals defeated UP Warriorz by seven wickets in WPL 2025. Delhi won the toss and opted to bowl first in Vadodara. UP Warriorz started strong, reaching 66 without losing a wicket. Kiran Navgire smashed 51 off 27 balls, attacking the bowlers aggressively. However, the middle order collapsed, losing four wickets for 16 runs.
Meg Lanning and Shafali Verma dominated the powerplay, scoring 59 runs. Lanning anchored the chase with a brilliant 69 off 49 balls. Marizanne Kapp and Annabel Sutherland finished the chase in style. UP Warriorz dropped crucial catches, costing them the match. With this win, Delhi Capitals gained confidence moving to Bengaluru. UP Warriorz remain winless, struggling in games like Delhi game against RCB.
Delhi Capitals started their chase aggressively, maintaining a strong run rate. Meg Lanning and Shafali Verma formed a solid opening partnership. The duo added 59 runs in the powerplay, putting Warriorz under pressure. Shafali played fearlessly, smashing 26 off just 16 balls.
Her aggressive intent ensured Delhi made quick progress in the chase. Lanning took a calculated approach, anchoring the innings beautifully. She played stylish shots, keeping the scoreboard ticking efficiently. Warriorz bowlers struggled to break the partnership in the first six overs.
The strong foundation gave Delhi an advantage in the high-scoring game. Shafali’s dismissal didn’t slow the momentum, as Lanning continued attacking. She constructed a match-winning knock of 69 off 49 balls. Delhi’s openers set up the chase perfectly with controlled aggression. Their strong powerplay performance played a crucial role in the team’s victory. Warriorz bowlers failed to take early wickets, making their task difficult.
UP Warriorz had a brilliant start, reaching 66 without losing a wicket. Kiran Navgire played a stunning knock, smashing 51 off just 27 balls. She attacked the experienced bowlers, hitting big shots across the ground. However, things quickly turned as Delhi’s bowlers found their rhythm. The Warriorz middle order failed to capitalize on the aggressive start.
Delhi Capitals spinners struck in quick succession, creating immense pressure. UP lost four wickets for just 16 runs in a stunning collapse. The sudden wickets derailed their momentum, leaving them in trouble. Despite having a good platform, the team failed to post a massive total.
They ended up with 167 runs, a below-par score on this batting-friendly pitch. The dramatic collapse proved costly, shifting the match in Delhi’s favor. A better middle-order performance could have changed the game’s outcome. Warriorz needed a strong bowling effort to defend their total successfully.
Delhi Capitals started their chase aggressively, maintaining a strong run rate. Meg Lanning and Shafali Verma formed a solid opening partnership. The duo added 59 runs in the powerplay, putting Warriorz under pressure. Shafali played fearlessly, smashing 26 off just 16 balls.
Her aggressive intent ensured Delhi made quick progress in the chase. Lanning took a calculated approach, anchoring the innings beautifully. She played stylish shots, keeping the scoreboard ticking efficiently. Warriorz bowlers struggled to break the partnership in the first six overs. The strong foundation gave Delhi an advantage in the high-scoring game. Shafali’s dismissal didn’t slow the momentum, as Lanning continued attacking.
She constructed a match-winning knock of 69 off 49 balls. Delhi’s openers set up the chase perfectly with controlled aggression. Their strong powerplay performance played a crucial role in the team’s victory. Warriorz bowlers failed to take early wickets, making their task difficult.
After Lanning’s dismissal, Delhi needed 48 runs from the last 32 balls. The match was still open, with Warriorz looking for breakthroughs. Annabel Sutherland and Marizanne Kapp handled the situation with calmness. Kapp changed the momentum with consecutive boundaries off Sophie Ecclestone. She used her experience to find gaps and rotate the strike efficiently.
Sutherland played a composed innings, ensuring the required rate stayed manageable. Warriorz bowlers tried to build pressure but failed in crucial moments. Delhi Capitals scored freely in the death overs, taking control of the chase. Sutherland sealed the match in the final over with key boundaries.
Their unbeaten 48-run stand ensured a smooth seven-wicket victory. The duo’s calculated aggression guided Delhi to their highest successful WPL chase. They executed the chase brilliantly, showing great match awareness and skill. This partnership proved how finishing ability plays a major role in T20 cricket.
UP Warriorz had chances to shift the game but failed defensively. Their poor fielding allowed Delhi Capitals to dominate crucial phases. Three costly dropped catches hurt Warriorz in the second innings. Sophie Ecclestone missed a simple catch that could have changed the game. Tahlia McGrath also missed a crucial run-out opportunity. These fielding errors allowed Delhi’s batters to continue scoring freely.
Fielding has been a major weakness for Warriorz in WPL 2025. Despite having a decent total, they let pressure slip with mistakes. Catching errors and misfields gave Delhi extra opportunities to capitalize.
The team struggled with coordination in the crucial final overs. Good fielding often creates game-changing moments in T20 matches. These lapses proved decisive as Delhi easily chased the target. If Warriorz had taken their chances, the outcome could have been different. They need significant improvements to compete against stronger opponents.
Delhi Capitals completed their highest successful chase in WPL history. Their performance continued the tournament trend of chasing teams winning games. The Vadodara leg of WPL 2025 has been a high-scoring spectacle. Teams have preferred to bowl first, taking advantage of better chasing conditions.
Delhi’s seven-wicket victory showed their strength as a batting unit. Their openers laid a strong foundation, making the chase look easy. Lanning’s leadership and tactical decisions played a key role in success. Meanwhile, UP Warriorz remain winless, struggling to finish games strongly. They have shown flashes of brilliance but failed to close matches. The team now needs to regroup before heading to Bengaluru.
Delhi Capitals will aim to continue their winning momentum. With better execution, Warriorz can still turn their campaign around. The Bengaluru leg will be crucial in shaping the WPL 2025 standings. Fans can expect more thrilling action in the upcoming matches.
Match Details:
Batter | Out | R | B | M | 4s | 6s | SR |
Kiran Navgire | c Shafali Verma b Sutherland | 51 | 27 | 34 | 6 | 3 | 188.88 |
Dinesh Vrinda | c Rodrigues b Sutherland | 16 | 15 | 25 | 2 | 0 | 106.66 |
Deepti Sharma (c) | st †Bryce b Mani | 7 | 7 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 100.0 |
Tahlia McGrath | st †Bryce b Jonassen | 1 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16.66 |
Shweta Sehrawat | c Rodrigues b Kapp | 37 | 33 | 48 | 4 | 1 | 112.12 |
Grace Harris | c Shafali Verma b Reddy | 12 | 14 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 85.71 |
Chinelle Henry | not out | 33 | 15 | 24 | 3 | 3 | 220.0 |
Sophie Ecclestone | run out (Rodrigues/Kapp) | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 66.66 |
Bowler | O | M | R | W | ECON | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
Marizanne Kapp | 4 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 7.5 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Shikha Pandey | 3 | 0 | 43 | 0 | 14.33 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
Jess Jonassen | 4 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 5.25 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Annabel Sutherland | 4 | 0 | 26 | 2 | 6.5 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arundhati Reddy | 3 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 8.66 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Minnu Mani | 2 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 8.0 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Batter | Out | R | B | M | 4s | 6s | SR |
Shafali Verma | c Henry b Sharma | 26 | 16 | 29 | 3 | 1 | 162.5 |
Meg Lanning (c) | b Harris | 69 | 49 | 62 | 12 | 0 | 140.81 |
Jemimah Rodrigues | c Gayakwad b Ecclestone | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
Annabel Sutherland | not out | 41 | 35 | 49 | 4 | 0 | 117.14 |
Marizanne Kapp | not out | 29 | 17 | 22 | 4 | 0 | 170.58 |
Bowler | O | M | R | W | ECON | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
Kranti Goud | 2.0 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 11.0 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Sophie Ecclestone | 4.0 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 7.75 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Rajeshwari Gayakwad | 2.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 12.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Chinelle Henry | 3.0 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 8.66 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Deepti Sharma | 4.0 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 6.75 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Tahlia McGrath | 2.5 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 9.17 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grace Harris | 2.0 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 5.5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |