Delhi Capitals are set to take on UP Warriorz in what promises to be an electrifying contest on Wednesday in the Women’s Premier League 2025. The match will be played at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara.
With a strong squad and past dominance over UP Warriorz, the Capitals will be looking to get back their winning momentum and strengthen their position in the points table.
HEAD-TO-HEAD
Delhi Capitals have been the superior side in this rivalry, winning three out of their four encounters against UP Warriorz. However, their only loss to UP came in a last-ball thriller last season, a reminder that complacency isn’t an option.
Delhi Capitals will enter this contest as favourites, given the superior head-to-head record and well-rounded squad. With a balanced squad and top-class performers, the Capitals will be keen to extend their winning record against the Warriorz.
PLAYERS TO WATCH OUT FOR
Jemimah Rodrigues – A stylish and technically sound batter, Rodrigues is the glue in Delhi’s middle order. She can build innings under pressure and accelerate when needed as was seen in the clash against RCB. If UP’s bowlers don’t get her out early, she can play a match-winning knock.
Sarah Bryce: The wicketkeeper-batter from Scotland has been a valuable addition to Delhi’s squad. Known for her quick reflexes behind the stumps and her ability to play innovative strokes, Bryce can add crucial runs in the middle and lower order as has been seen in the last two matches, making her a key player to watch.
Shikha Pandey: The experienced seamer has the knack for picking up key wickets, making her a key weapon against UP’s middle order. With her ability to swing the ball both ways and deliver in crunch situations, Pandey will be crucial in restricting UP’s batters. If Pandey can strike early, she could put the opponents on the back foot right from the start.
KEY PLAYER BATTLES
Meg Lanning vs Sophie Ecclestone: Lanning’s solid technique against spin will be tested by Ecclestone’s accuracy. This battle could dictate Delhi’s batting performance.
Shafali Verma vs Deepti Sharma: A power-hitter against a wily off-spinner. If Verma dominates early, Delhi will have the upper hand. If Sharma gets her wicket, UP will seize control.
Jemimah Rodrigues vs Rajeshwari Gayakwad: Rodrigues thrives on timing and placement, but she will be up against one of India's best left-arm spinners in Gayakwad. If Rodrigues can counter Gayakwad’s variations, Delhi will gain momentum in the middle overs.
DELHI CAPITALS FULL SQUAD
Meg Lanning (C), Alice Capsey, Sarah Bryce, Annabel Sutherland, Minnu Mani, Shafali Verma, Arundhati Reddy, N Charani, Shikha Pandey, Jemimah Rodrigues, Nandini Kashyap, Sneha Deepthi, Jess Jonassen, Niki Prasad, Taniyaa Bhatia, Marchizanne Kapp, Radha Yadav, Titas Sadhu.
WHERE AND WHEN TO WATCH
Catch all the action LIVE on Star Sports Network or watch the LIVE streaming on JioHotstar from 7:30 PM onwards.
