The Women’s Delhi Premier League 2026 is set to begin with South Delhi Superstarz Women taking on Central Delhi Queens Women at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, on August 20, 2026 (Thursday). The match will begin at 7:00 PM IST and will be the opening game of the women’s tournament. Both teams will be looking to start their campaign with a win and build early momentum in the competition. The opening match will give both sides an early chance to show their strengths.
South Delhi Superstarz Women and Central Delhi Queens Women will both enter the tournament with squads featuring a mix of experienced domestic players and young talent. South Delhi have players such as Priya Punia, Shweta Sehrawat and Ekta Bhadana, while Central Delhi will rely on the likes of Deeksha Sharma, Nidhi Mahto and Soni Yadav. With both sides beginning their campaign from the same starting point, this opening match could provide an early indication of their strengths. Both teams will be hoping to begin the tournament on a positive note.
The two teams have also met in the Women’s Delhi Premier League 2025, with South Delhi Superstarz Women recording a 10-run victory over Central Delhi Queens. South Delhi posted 144/3 before Central Delhi finished on 134/4. The 2025 edition also provides useful individual statistics for players from both teams, which will make this opening contest an interesting one to watch. South Delhi will look to build on that previous result, while Central Delhi will aim for a different outcome this time.
Squads:
South Delhi Superstarz Women’s Cricket Team
Priya Punia, Chhavi Gupta, Pragati Bisht, Shweta Sehrawat, Ekta Bhadana, Tanisha Singh, Disha Nagar, Kashish, Himakshi Choudhary, Mitali R, Avleen Kaur, Mayuri Singh, Anamika Kumari, Roopali Vishwa Mohan, Tanishqa Singh, Nishika Singh, Aarti Kumari, Ananya Pahuja, Harshita, Geetanjali, Yashika
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:
Deeksha Sharma
Deeksha Sharma will be one of the key players for Central Delhi Queens after her strong performance in the Delhi Premier League 2025. She scored 134 runs in four matches at an average of 33.50, with a highest score of 45 and a strike rate of 102.29. She also hit 16 fours and two sixes during the tournament. Her ability to contribute with the bat could make her an important player for Central Delhi at the top of the order. She will be hoping to carry that form into the opening match.
Nidhi Mahto
Nidhi Mahto will be another important player for Central Delhi Queens, especially with the ball. During the Delhi Premier League 2025, she picked up 9 wickets in four matches from 16 overs. Her best bowling figures were an excellent 5/20, while she finished with a bowling average of 10.00 and an economy rate of 5.63. If she can produce similar control and pick up wickets in the middle overs, she could play a major role for Central Delhi. Her ability to take important wickets could be valuable in the opening game.
Disha Nagar
Disha Nagar will be one of the players to watch for South Delhi Superstarz. In the Delhi Premier League 2025, she took 4 wickets in four matches from 12 overs. Her best figures were 2/28, while she finished with a bowling average of 17.50and an economy rate of 5.83. Her ability to provide wickets and keep the scoring under control could be important against Central Delhi’s batting line-up. South Delhi will hope she can make an early impact with the ball.
Shweta Sehrawat
Shweta Sehrawat will be another major player for South Delhi Superstarz and brings plenty of batting ability to the side. In the Delhi Premier League 2025, she scored 110 runs in four matches at an average of 55.00 and an impressive strike rate of 157.14. She hit 10 fours and five sixes during that campaign. Her attacking approach could help South Delhi make a strong start and put pressure on Central Delhi’s bowlers. She will be one of the main batting options for South Delhi in the opening match.
Pitch:
The surface at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi is generally batting-friendly, with a flat pitch, quick outfield and short boundaries helping batters score freely. The average first-innings score at the venue is around 170-185 runs, while recent T20 matches have also produced totals around the 180-run mark. Spinners can get some assistance as the game progresses, while pacers may need to rely on variations.
Weather:
Delhi is expected to remain hot on Thursday, August 20, with temperatures around 33°C during the afternoon and falling to around 27°C at night. There is also a 55% chance of precipitation and around 4mm of expected rainfall according to the forecast provided.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Shweta Sehrawat, Priya Punia, Deeksha Sharma, Ritisha Khushi, Disha Nagar, Nidhi Mahto, Soni Yadav, Ekta Bhadana, Tanisha Singh, Aarti Kumari, Medhavi Bidhuri
Match Details:
Date – August 20, 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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