The sixth match of the third edition of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) will witness a thrilling contest between UP Warriorz and Delhi Capitals at Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara, on February 19 at 7:30 PM IST. This will be the final match of the tournament hosted in Vadodara before the action shifts to Bengaluru.
Delhi Capitals started their campaign with a last-ball victory over Mumbai Indians, successfully chasing 165. However, they fell short against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, failing to defend 142. Meanwhile, UP Warriorz suffered a defeat at the hands of Gujarat Giants and will be eager to register their first win of the season.
Squads:
UP Warriorz
Deepti Sharma (C), Uma Chetry (WK), Chinelle Henry, Poonam Khemnar, Kiran Navgire, Dinesh Vrinda, Chamari Athapaththu, Grace Harris, Alana King, Tahlia McGrath, Shweta Sehrawat, Anjali Sarvani, Sophie Ecclestone, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Saima Thakor, Arushi Goel, Kranti Goud, Gouher Sultana
Delhi Capitals
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, Nikki Prasad, Taniyaa Bhatia, Marizanne Kapp, Radha Yadav, Titas Sadhu
Players to watch out:
Uma Chetry
The promising 22-year-old wicketkeeper-batter played a composed knock of 24 off 27 against Gujarat Giants but will aim for a bigger score against Delhi. Having represented India in 7 T20Is with a best of 24, she is one of the emerging stars to keep an eye on.
Alana King
Australian leg-spinner Alana King endured a tough WPL debut, conceding 38 runs in 3 overs against Gujarat Giants. However, she made an impact with the bat, scoring an unbeaten 19 off 14. The Player of the Series in the Women’s Ashes, where she picked up a record 23 wickets across formats, she will be keen to make a mark.
Marizanne Kapp
The South African all-rounder had a quiet outing against RCB, scoring 12 off 13 and conceding 27 runs in 2 overs. However, her WPL record speaks volumes—268 runs and 20 wickets in 17 matches, including a sensational 5/15. She will be eager to return to her match-winning ways.
Shikha Pandey
One of India’s most seasoned pacers, Shikha Pandey was pivotal in Delhi Capitals win over Mumbai Indians, delivering outstanding figures of 2/14 in 4 overs. She also impressed against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, picking up 1/27 in 4 overs. With 43 wickets in 62 T20Is (best: 3/14) and 22 WPL wickets in 20 matches (best: 3/23), she remains a key player.
Pitch:
The Kotambi Stadium surface offers a balanced contest, with a slight advantage for spinners. The average first-innings score is 141, and teams winning the toss typically prefer to bat first.
Weather:
Vadodara will experience clear skies, with temperatures ranging from 33°C during the day to 20°C at night. Humidity will hover around 50%, with a gentle breeze at 10 kph.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Sarah Bryce, Grace Harris, Shafali Verma, Marizanne Kapp, Deepti Sharma, Annabel Sutherland, Jess Jonassen, Tahlia McGrath, Sophie Ecclestone, Shikha Pandey, Alana King
Match details:
Date: February 19, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara
Broadcast: Live streaming on Jio Hotstar, Telecast on Star Sports Network
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