The Women’s Delhi Premier League 2026 will see East Delhi Riders Women take on Central Delhi Queens Women at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, on September 1, 2026 (Tuesday). The match will begin at 7:00 PM IST and will be played under the lights. Both teams have won only one of their five matches so far and will be looking for a better result. With the tournament moving towards its final stage, this game will be important for both sides. East Delhi and Central Delhi will want to finish their campaign with stronger performances.
Central Delhi Queens Women are currently third with 2 points from five matches, while East Delhi Riders Women are in fourth place with 2 points. Central Delhi have a net run rate of -0.760, while East Delhi have a net run rate of -1.588. Central Delhi have scored 586 runs in 88 overs, whereas East Delhi have made 644 runs in 100 overs. Both teams will now look towards their key players to step up and deliver in this contest. A strong performance could help either side gain confidence for their remaining matches.
Squads:
East Delhi Riders Women’s Cricket Team
Urvashi Gupta, Vanshika Lila, Sonakshi, Aarna Dudeja, Jasleen Kaur, Parunika Sisodia, Riti Tomar, Neha Chhillar, Hridaya Sharma, Purva Siwach, Nilanchal Nerwal, Suhana Attri, Mahi Chauhan, Geet Karhana, Yashasvi Dhiman, Rajshri Yadav, Ishika, Pragya Rawat, Goyinka Sharma, Bharti Rawal, Tamanna Singh, Simran Bahadur
Central Delhi Queens Women’s Cricket Team
Ritisha Khushi, Kanika Mathur, Akshita Jain, Tanu Chauhan, Arushi Goel, Medhavi Bidhuri, Soni Yadav, Monika, Mallika Khatri, Deeksha Sharma, Nidhi Mahto, Riya Kondal, Saachi, Jyoti, Neha Parmar, Puja Halder, Nishtha Bisht, Kashvi Kumar, R Priyadarshini, Nidhi Tanwar, Sumiti Soni, Chelcy Yadav
Players to watch out:
Simran Bahadur
Simran Bahadur has been one of the better performers for East Delhi Riders Women in the tournament. She has played five matches and scored 147 runs in five innings at an average of 49.00. Her highest score is 60*, while she has scored at a strike rate of 120.49. She has also taken 2 wickets, giving her an important role in both departments. East Delhi will hope Simran can continue her good form and make a useful contribution in this match.
Purva Siwach
Purva Siwach has been an important bowling option for East Delhi Riders Women this season. She has played five matches and bowled 13 overs, taking 8 wickets so far. Her best bowling figures are 4/24, showing her ability to pick up important wickets during an innings. She has maintained an economy rate of 7.69 across her matches. East Delhi will look to Purva for regular breakthroughs and will hope she can put pressure on the Central Delhi batting line-up.
Deeksha Sharma
Deeksha Sharma will be one of the main batters for Central Delhi Queens Women in this match. She has played five matches and scored 135 runs in five innings at an average of 27.00. Her highest score is 86, which shows that she can play a big innings when she gets settled at the crease. She has also scored at a strike rate of 139.17, helping her keep the scoring rate moving. Central Delhi will expect Deeksha to take responsibility with the bat and give her team a strong start.
Sumiti Soni
Sumiti Soni has also made a useful contribution with the ball for Central Delhi Queens Women. She has played five matches and bowled 17.4 overs, taking 8 wickets during the tournament. Her best bowling figures are 3/13, while her bowling average stands at 13.25. She has been able to take wickets while also keeping the opposition under pressure. Central Delhi will want Sumiti to continue this form and provide important breakthroughs against East Delhi.
Pitch:
The Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi is expected to offer a good surface for the evening match. Batters should get a fairly good bounce from the pitch, which can allow them to play their shots once they settle down. The shorter boundaries at the ground can also give batters opportunities to find regular boundaries. As the innings progresses, the surface may become slightly slower and bring spinners more into the game.
Weather:
The weather is expected to remain warm around the match. The temperature will be around 33°C at its highest, while the minimum temperature is expected to be 27°C. The conditions may feel slightly hotter, with the feels-like temperature ranging between 28°C and 34°C. There is a 50% chance of precipitation, with around 1 mm of rain expected during the day.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Simran Bahadur, Purva Siwach, Deeksha Sharma, Sumiti Soni, Urvashi Gupta, Riti Tomar, Parunika Sisodia, Nidhi Mahto, Soni Yadav, Hridaya Sharma, Aarna Dudeja
Match Details:
Date – September 1, 2026
Time – 7:00 PM IST
Venue – Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
Broadcast – The match will be available live on Star Sports Network. Fans can also watch the tournament live through JioHotstar and FanCode.
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