WPL 2026: The Women’s Premier League 2026 (WPL 2026) witnessed another decisive contest in Match 7 at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai, where Delhi Capitals (DC) produced a clinical performance to beat UP Warriorz (UPW) by 7 wickets.
This victory marked Delhi Capitals’ first win of the season, while UP Warriorz slipped to their third consecutive defeat, deepening their struggles in the tournament.
UP Warriorz Innings – 154/8 (20 Overs)
Batting first, UP Warriorz could manage 154/8 in their allotted 20 overs. Their innings got off to a disastrous start as Kiran Navgire was dismissed for a duck, putting immediate pressure on the middle order.
Despite the shaky beginning, UPW found some resistance through experienced batters.
Key Batting Performances for UP Warriorz
- Meg Lanning (c) – 54 (38 balls, 9 fours, 1 six)
- Harleen Deol – 47 (36 balls, 7 fours) (retired out)
- Phoebe Litchfield – 27 (20 balls, 5 fours)
Delhi’s bowlers kept things tight throughout the innings. Marizanne Kapp, Shafali Verma, and Sneh Rana struck at crucial moments, ensuring UP Warriorz never gained full momentum and were restricted to a below-par total on a batting-friendly surface.
Delhi Capitals’ Comfortable Run Chase – 158/3 (20 Overs)
Chasing a target of 155, Delhi Capitals approached the innings with composure and clarity. Their batters paced the chase smartly, reaching 158/3 in 20 overs to seal a convincing win.
Match-Winning Batting for Delhi Capitals
- Lizelle Lee (wk) – 67 (44 balls, 8 fours, 3 sixes)
- Shafali Verma – 36 (32 balls)
- Laura Wolvaardt – 25* (24 balls)
- Jemimah Rodrigues (c) – 21 (14 balls)
Lizelle Lee played the anchor role to perfection, combining aggression with stability. Her partnership with Shafali Verma set the tone for the chase, while Laura Wolvaardt calmly guided the team home in the final overs.
Turning Point of the Match
UP Warriorz’s total of 154 runs proved to be an average score on this pitch. The early wickets they needed never came, as the Lee–Verma partnership took control of the chase. Once Delhi settled in, the match slowly drifted away from UP Warriorz.
Match Summary
- UP Warriorz: 154/8 (20 overs)
- Delhi Capitals: 158/3 (20 overs)
- Result: Delhi Capitals won by 7 wickets
- Player of the Match: Shafali Verma
WPL 2026 Points Table (After Match 7)
| Team | Played | Won | Lost | NRR | Points |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 2 | 2 | 0 | +0.954 | 4 |
| Mumbai Indians | 3 | 2 | 1 | +0.501 | 4 |
| Gujarat Giants | 3 | 2 | 1 | +0.175 | 4 |
| Delhi Capitals | 3 | 1 | 2 | -0.833 | 2 |
| UP Warriorz | 3 | 0 | 3 | -1.543 | 0 |
This match proved to be a confidence-boosting victory for Delhi Capitals, showcasing their batting depth and composure under pressure.
For UP Warriorz, however, the loss highlighted ongoing issues with consistency and finishing games.
As WPL 2026 progresses, the competition is becoming tighter, and it will be intriguing to see how both teams respond in the upcoming matches of the tournament.
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