The Women’s Premier League 2026 witnessed another exciting contest as Delhi Capitals beat UP Warriorz by 5 wickets at Vadodara on February 1. Marizanne Kapp delivered a match-winning performance with 3 wickets and helped DC chase down 123 runs with 8 balls to spare. This victory moved Delhi Capitals to third place in the points table with 8 points from 8 matches.
For UPW, Deepti Sharma Played Anchoring Inning for DC. She scored 24 runs off 19 balls and picked up 2 wickets for 27 runs. However, her efforts couldn’t save UP Warriorz from their sixth defeat of the season.
Match Summary: DC vs UPW
Here is the complete match summary of the 20th match of WPL 2026:
| Details | Information |
| UP Warriorz Women Score | 122/8 (20 overs) |
| Delhi Capitals Women Score | 126/5 (18.4 overs) |
| Match Result | DC won by 5 wickets (8 balls remaining) |
| Best Batting (UPW) | Deepti Sharma – 24 off 19 balls (4 fours, 1 six) |
| Best Batting (DC) | Laura Wolvaardt – 47 off 36 balls (7 fours) |
| Best Bowling (UPW) | Deepti Sharma – 2/27 in 3.4 overs (Econ: 7.36) |
| Best Bowling (DC) | Marizanne Kapp – 3/30 in 4 overs (Econ: 7.50) |
| Player of the Match | Marizanne Kapp (DC-W) |
UP Warriorz Innings: 122/8 in 20 Overs
UP Warriorz had a disastrous start to their innings. Captain Meg Lanning fell on the very first ball of the match, trapped LBW by Chinelle Henry for a golden duck. This set the tone for a difficult powerplay, in which UPW managed only 36 runs but lost 3 wickets.
Deepti Sharma tried to stabilize things with 24 off 19 balls, striking at 126.31 with 4 fours and a six. Charli Knott contributed 12 off 12 balls before falling to Marizanne Kapp. At the first strategic timeout, UPW sat at 40/4 in 8.1 overs with Deandra Dottin at the crease.
The middle order struggled to build momentum. Harleen Deol made just 3 runs, and Deandra Dottin could only manage 5 before Kapp got her LBW. Simran Shaikh provided some resistance with 22 off 20 balls, hitting 3 fours at a strike rate of 157.14.
UPW reached 50 runs in 9.1 overs off 55 balls. At the second strategic timeout, they were 92/7 in 16.0 overs with Sophie Ecclestone on 5 and Asha Sobhana on 12. The tail-enders showed some fight. Shikha Pandey remained unbeaten on 23 off 14 balls with 3 fours, striking at 176.92. Sophie Ecclestone was not out on 10 off 20 balls. Asha Sobhana added 13 off 13 balls before Minnu Mani dismissed her.
Delhi Capitals’ bowlers shared the wickets well. Chinelle Henry took 2/25 in 4 overs, Marizanne Kapp grabbed 3/30, and Shree Charani picked up 2/22 in 4 overs. Minnu Mani also chipped in with 1/13 from her 2 overs.
DC Chase: 126/5 in 18.4 Overs
Delhi Capitals began their chase with purpose. Lizelle Lee got them off to a quick start, scoring 10 off 10 balls with 2 fours before Kranti Gaud caught her off Deandra Dottin’s bowling in the second over. The powerplay yielded 38 runs for the loss of just 1 wicket.
Shafali Verma and Laura Wolvaardt then built the foundation of the chase. Shafali played an aggressive knock of 29 off 33 balls with 2 fours. Wolvaardt was the standout performer with the bat, smashing 47 off 36 balls. She struck 7 boundaries at a strike rate of 130.55, anchoring the innings through the middle overs.
DC reached 50 runs in 8.1 overs off 49 balls. The second wicket partnership between Wolvaardt and Shafali added 50 runs in 42 balls. At the first strategic timeout, DC were comfortable at 44/1 in 7.0 overs with Shafali Verma on 16 and Wolvaardt on 17.
UPW fought back briefly. Sophie Ecclestone dismissed Wolvaardt in the 14th over when she was caught by Meg Lanning off Shikha Pandey. Shortly after, Shafali Verma fell at 97 runs. Marizanne Kapp couldn’t contribute with the bat, out for a duck off 5 balls, caught by Kranti Gaud off Ecclestone.
DC slipped from 84/2 to 101/5, but captain Jemimah Rodrigues held firm. She remained unbeaten on 34 off 18 balls, striking at 188.88 with 5 fours. Chinelle Henry fell cheaply for 1, caught and bowled by Deepti Sharma. At the second strategic timeout, DC needed 25 more runs with 4 wickets in hand.
Rodrigues and Niki Prasad (4 not out off 6 balls) guided DC home. They reached 100 runs in 15.6 overs off 96 balls and closed out the match with 8 balls to spare, sealing a comfortable 5-wicket victory.
Key Highlight: Player of the Match – Marizanne Kapp’s All-Round Show
The South African all-rounder delivered when it mattered most:
- With the ball: 3/30 in 4 overs
- Key wickets: Charli Knott, Deepti Sharma, and Deandra Dottin
Kapp’s bowling broke the back of UPW’s innings. She removed their top scorer, Deepti Sharma, and the dangerous Deandra Dottin, both crucial wickets that stopped any momentum UPW tried to build. Her economy of 7.50 was impressive given the pressure situations she bowled in.
Conclusion: GG and DC will Play Elliminator
DC moved to 8 points with this victory, climbing to third place in the WPL 2026 standings. Their net run rate improved to -0.055. This win keeps their playoff hopes alive as they look to finish the league stage on a high note. RCB and GG are in 1st and 2nd Position, respectively, and DC and MI are in 3rd and 4th Position, respectively, at the end of all League games of WPL 2026.
UP Warriorz, on the other hand, suffered their sixth loss in 8 matches. They remain at the bottom of the table with just 4 points and a net run rate of -1.076. With only a few matches left, their chances of making the playoffs look slim.
The match highlighted Delhi Capitals’ balanced bowling attack and strong top-order batting. Laura Wolvaardt’s innings showed why she is one of the best batters in women’s cricket, while Jemimah Rodrigues proved her worth as a captain who leads from the front.
