Delhi Capitals marked their first victory in the Women’s Premier League by thrashing UP Warriorz by seven wickets in a one-sided encounter. After enduring back-to-back defeats, Delhi’s bowlers set the tone before their batters delivered a clinical chase, rewriting the narrative of their campaign.
Electing to field, Delhi Capitals struck early. UP Warriorz’s innings was a tale of missed opportunities. Grace Harris provided a brief spark with 29, but the rest faltered. Delhi’s bowlers, spearheaded by Arundhati Reddy’s two wickets, restricted UP to a modest 137/7. Healy’s 52 was the lone bright spot in an otherwise subdued batting effort, plagued by poor shot selection and Delhi’s tight lines.
In reply, Delhi Capitals were in cruise control from the outset. Taniya Bhatia’s quickfire 30 set the aggressive tone, complemented by Rodrigues’ elegant 38. Capsey’s fireworks in the middle overs – including three towering sixes – turned the chase into a procession. Lanning and Marizanne Kapp saw them over the line with overs to spare, finishing at 138/3.
The victory sends a strong message to rivals, with Delhi now eyeing a top-two finish. UP Warriorz’s bowling woes were exposed, and they’ll need corrections fast. Standout performer Capsey’s contributions with bat and ball earned her the Player of the Match honors, a testament to her match-winning prowess in high-stakes WPL clashes.