The eighth match of the third edition of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) promises to be an exciting contest as two-time runners-up Delhi Capitals take on the UP Warriorz at the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru on February 22 at 7:30 PM IST.
The Capitals have been part of two nail-biting, last-ball victories against Mumbai Indians and the UP Warriorz but also suffered a heavy defeat at the hands of defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru. In contrast, the Warriorz are yet to register a win, having lost both their encounters—one each against the Gujarat Giants and Delhi Capitals.
Squads:
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
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
Players to watch out:
Meg Lanning –
Lanning, the experienced skipper, has notched up scores of 15, 17, and 69 so far, amassing 101 runs from three matches this season. With a stellar WPL record of 777 runs in 21 matches and the highest score of 72, she remains a vital cog for Delhi. Her 345 runs in the inaugural season earned her the prestigious Orange Cap.
Niki Prasad –
Prasad, captain of India’s victorious U19 World Cup team, made a memorable WPL debut with a composed 35 off 33 balls against Mumbai Indians, earning her the Player of the Match award. Her sharp game awareness makes her a key player for Delhi.
Kiran Navgire –
Navgire, the hard-hitting 30-year-old, has featured in 19 WPL matches, scoring 331 runs with the highest of 57. She impressed in the last clash against Delhi Capitals with a blistering 51 off 27 balls, including three sixes.
Chinelle Henry –
Henry, drafted in as a replacement for the injured Alyssa Healy, the West Indian all-rounder made an immediate impact, smashing an unbeaten 33 off 15 balls and returning bowling figures of 0/26 from 3 overs in her WPL debut.
Pitch:
The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is renowned for its batting-friendly surface, offering plenty of runs for batters. However, spinners could get some help as the game progresses. The average first-innings score here is 166, with teams winning the toss often opting to bowl first to take advantage of the dew factor later in the match.
Weather:
Clear skies are expected over Bengaluru with daytime temperatures peaking at 32°C and dipping to around 19°C at night. Humidity levels will hover around 59%, accompanied by gentle winds blowing at 14 kph.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Sarah Bryce, Meg Lanning, Shafali Verma, Grace Harris, Jemimah Rodrigues, Kiran Navgire, Annabel Sutherland, Marizanne Kapp, Deepti Sharma, Sophie Ecclestone, Arundhati Reddy
Match details:
Date – February 22, 2025
Time – 7:30 PM IST
Venue – M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Broadcast – Live streaming on Jio Hotstar; Telecast on Star Sports Network
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