The Women’s Premier League 2025 continues to deliver high-octane cricket, and the clash between UPW VS DC was no exception. A nail-biting encounter at Vadodara saw Delhi Capitals clinch a thrilling seven-wicket victory, riding on the brilliance of Meg Lanning, Annabel Sutherland, and Marizanne Kapp. With fielding lapses and a last-over finish, this match had all the drama WPL fans could hope for.
UPW vs DC: Warriorz Set a Competitive Total
UP Warriorz, after being sent in to bat, capitalized on the powerplay through a blistering knock by Kiran Navgire. The opener took on the DC bowlers from the very first ball, smashing a quick-fire 51 off 27 deliveries with 6 fours एंड 3 sixes, including powerful strokes against Kapp, Jess Jonassen, and Shikha Pandey.
Navgire’s innings helped UPW race to 66/0 in the powerplay before Annabel Sutherland’s intelligent bowling turned the tide.
Sutherland’s well-directed short balls saw her dismiss both Vrinda Dinesh (16) and Navgire, reducing UPW from a dominant position to 73/2. The middle order struggled to carry forward the momentum, with Tahlia McGrath and Deepti Sharma falling cheaply.
Shweta Sehrawat (37) and debutant Chinelle Henry (33* off 15) provided some late impetus, propelling UP Warriorz to 166/7 in 20 overs. Henry’s explosive cameo, including three fours and as many sixes, helped UPW cross the 160-run mark, but DC bowlers tightened things in the final three overs.
DC vs UPW Highlights: Lanning Leads the Chase
Chasing 167, Delhi Capitals started confidently as Shafali Verma and Meg Lanning laid a strong foundation. Shafali struck a 16-ball 26, setting the tone before falling to Deepti Sharma.
The early momentum continued, with Lanning exhibiting her trademark stroke play, racing to a fluent 69 off 49 balls. The DC skipper was at her best, finding gaps with precision, particularly on the off-side.
However, UP Warriorz bowlers fought back, dismissing Jemimah Rodrigues for a duck and slowing down the scoring rate. Sophie Ecclestone and Grace Harris kept things tight, leaving DC with a tricky equation of 48 off 32 balls after Lanning’s dismissal.
Warriorz vs Capitals Highlights: Sutherland and Kapp Seal the Deal
With the game hanging in the balance, Marizanne Kapp (29* off 17) played a crucial knock under pressure. She struck consecutive boundaries off Ecclestone, bringing the equation down significantly.
Annabel Sutherland, after a slow start, found her timing at the perfect moment. She smashed two vital boundaries in the final over, ensuring DC crossed the finish line with just one ball to spare.
UPW’s sloppy fielding proved costly, with three dropped catches and misfields in the final over. A crucial miscommunication between fielders allowed an extra boundary, and Tahlia McGrath’s fumble led to the winning run, summing up a disappointing night for UP Warriorz.
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Key Takeaways from UPW vs DC Match
- Meg Lanning’s Brilliance: The DC skipper played her best knock of the tournament, scoring 69 off 49 balls.
- Annabel Sutherland’s All-Round Show: With 2/26 and an unbeaten 41, Sutherland was instrumental in DC’s win.
- Chinelle Henry’s Firepower: On WPL debut, she smashed 33* off 15, lifting UPW to a competitive total.
- Fielding Woes for UPW: Three dropped catches and misfields in crunch moments cost them the game.
- Player Of The Match – Annabel Sutherland of Delhi Capitals 2/26 (4) in bowling and 41*(35) in Batting .
Final Scorecard
- UP Warriorz: 166/7 in 20 overs (Navgire 51, Sehrawat 37, Henry 33*; Sutherland 2-26)
- Delhi Capitals: 167/3 in 19.5 overs (Lanning 69, Sutherland 41*, Kapp 29*; Harris 1-11)
- Result: Delhi Capitals won by 7 wickets.
Delhi Capitals’ thrilling chase against UP Warriorz highlights their depth and resilience in the WPL 2025. With Meg Lanning back in form and the middle order stepping up, DC looks poised for a strong campaign.
For UP Warriorz, improving their fielding and closing out tight matches will be the key as they continue to seek their first win of the season.
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