In a nail-biting finish, Delhi Capitals (DC) defeated UP Warriorz (UPW) by seven wickets with just one ball to spare in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) at Kotambi International Stadium, Vadodara, on February 19, 2025. The match, the final league game of the Vadodara leg, showcased DC’s resilience and UPW’s missed opportunities, culminating in a dramatic last-over victory.
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Opting to bowl first, DC restricted UPW to 166/7, thanks to Annabel Sutherland’s 2-26 and sharp fielding. Kiran Navgire’s aggressive 51 off 27 balls gave UPW a flying start, but regular wickets, including two stumpings by Sarah Bryce, pegged them back. DC’s chase began strongly with captain Meg Lanning (69 off 49) and Shafali Verma (26) stitching a 65-run opening stand. Lanning’s fluent strokeplay, piercing the off-side gaps, kept DC in control despite early pressure.
However, UPW fought back with Grace Harris (1-11) and Deepti Sharma (1-27) tightening the screws. With 11 runs needed off the final over, UPW’s fielding faltered—dropped catches and a missed run-out handed DC crucial lifelines. Sutherland (41* off 35) and Marizanne Kapp (29* off 17) held their nerve, with Kapp sealing the win after surviving a chaotic last-ball moment when UPW captain Tahlia McGrath failed to effect a run-out.
This victory, DC’s second close triumph of the day, underscored their composure under pressure. For UPW, poor fielding and lapses in clutch moments proved costly, leaving them heartbroken in a thriller that could have gone either way.
Brief Scores: Delhi Capitals - 167/3 in 19.5 overs (Meg Lanning - 69, Grace Harris - 1/11) defeated UP Warriorz - 166/7 in 20 overs (Kiran Navgire - 51, Annabel Sutherland - 2/26) by a margin of 7 wickets with 1 ball to spare
