What an exhilarating match at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi! The atmosphere was electric as fans witnessed a rollercoaster of emotions unfold on the field. It was pure ecstasy for one team and heartbreak for the other. In a remarkable comeback, UP managed to defend the lowest total in the history of the Women’s T20 league, keeping their hopes alive in the competition. The momentum of the game swung back and forth, keeping spectators on the edge of their seats. In the end, UP clinched victory by the narrowest of margins, with Delhi losing 6 wickets for just 13 runs.

The UP Women’s team will be overjoyed with this crucial victory, which keeps their hopes alive in the competition. While they may feel a bit disappointed with their batting performance, there is room for improvement in that aspect. Deepti Sharma emerged as the standout bowler for UP, claiming a four-wicket haul and maintaining excellent economy rates. Her exceptional spell included conceding just 5 runs in the penultimate over, setting the stage for a thrilling finish. However, it was Grace Harris’s superb final over that ultimately secured the win for UP, ensuring they emerged victorious in this closely contested match.

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Deepti’s Hat-Trick and Half-Century: A Thrilling Win for Warriorz

In the early stages of the match, the UP Women’s team encountered some setbacks, but Deepti Sharma’s resilient innings of 59 runs proved to be a crucial anchor for the team, propelling their total to 138 runs. Alyssa Healy provided valuable support with 29 runs before being dismissed by Alice Capsey.

Grace Harris contributed to the team’s score with a 33-run partnership alongside Deepti. Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, Deepti Sharma’s outstanding batting performance played a pivotal role in ensuring UP reached a competitive total. For Delhi, Radha Yadav and Titas Sadhu impressed with two wickets each, while Capsey, Pandey, Reddy, and Jonassen also contributed with one wicket apiece.

Delhi’s innings began on a shaky note with the early departure of Shafali Verma, setting a cautious tone. Meg Lanning and Alice Capsey formed a partnership to stabilize the innings, but Capsey struggled to find her rhythm, unable to capitalize on scoring opportunities. Sensing the need to take charge, skipper Lanning showcased her batting prowess, skillfully maneuvering the ball for crucial boundaries and reaching her third consecutive half-century.

However, just when it seemed Delhi was cruising, Lanning’s dismissal triggered a collapse. Wickets tumbled in quick succession, leaving Delhi reeling and unable to regain momentum. Despite a brief glimmer of hope sparked by a dropped catch resulting in a six, courtesy of Poonam Khemnar, Grace Harris’s determined performance for UP Women thwarted Delhi’s chances of victory, securing a thrilling win for UP.

Deepti Sharma receives the player of the match award for her remarkable performance, contributing with both bat and ball. She attributes her success to backing her strengths, reading the game situation, and adapting her gameplay accordingly. Deepti emphasizes her strategy of bowling tightly to keep set batters under control by inducing dot balls. She highlights her awareness of opponents’ playing styles, such as Shikha Pandey’s preference for straight shots, enabling her to anticipate and prepare for key moments. Looking forward, Deepti aims to maintain her consistency while continuing to learn and evolve as a player.

Delhi Capitals Women and UP Warriorz lock horns in their next encounter of WPL 2024. DC Women vs UP Warriorz is match 15 of WPL 2024, set to be played on Friday, March 8 at Arun Jaitley Stadium.UP Warriorz won the toss opt to bat.

Women’s Premier League: Who said what at the toss?

Alyssa Healy: We are gonna have a bat tonight. Played on this wicket last night, hopefully we learn lessons from that. We know we have to win the last two fixtures. We haven’t beaten Delhi. Two changes.

Meg Lanning: We know that every team is capable of winning on the night. We want to play well tonight, a good challenge for us. It looked reasonably okay, fast outfield. Good to have even boundary size. One change, Sutherland comes in.

Playing XIs

Delhi Capitals Women (Playing XI): Meg Lanning(c), Shafali Verma, Alice Capsey, Jemimah Rodrigues, Annabel Sutherland, Jess Jonassen, Arundhati Reddy, Radha Yadav, Taniya Bhatia(w), Shikha Pandey, Titas Sadhu.

UP Warriorz (Playing XI): Alyssa Healy(w/c), Kiran Navgire, Tahlia McGrath, Grace Harris, Shweta Sehrawat, Deepti Sharma, Poonam Khemnar, Sophie Ecclestone, Uma Chetry, Gouher Sultana, Saima Thakor.

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Today’s Warriorz vs Capitals match DC’s skipper Meg Lanning won the toss and without hesitation, she chooses bowling first. In the end, the match of warriorz Vs capitals turned out as a good decision.

While UP’s middle order batter Tahlia McGrath plays a top knock against Dc’s fiery bowling side. But all the efforts went in vain as UP’s bowlers cannot stop the DC army before the total went chased by them.Tahlia McGrath’s Went In Vain, As a Result, Warriorz Lost The Match After losing the crucial toss UP openers gave a great start to their team.

The Australian pair Alyssa Healy & Tahlia McGrath gave their best on the ground. But when Healy got out at 36 in just playing 34 balls McGrath holds the match all alone. Tahlia Mcgrath scored a brilliant 58 not-out knock in just 32 balls.

This leads to UP’s runs above 130 in 20 overs. Tahlia McGrath’s great knock didn’t help Warriorz as Up’s Shabnim Ismail Loose 20 crucial runs to the opponent in her first over in the powerplay. But she made come back in the next over by taking the wicket of Jemimah Rodrigues and Meg Lanning’s wicket in the same over.

She gave 29 runs by taking 2 crucial wickets in her 3-over spell. Alice Capssey & Marizanne Kapp’s innings Make Run Chase Easy For DC ArmyWhen Delhi girls went out for chase they only need to score 139 runs on the board. It’s not a very big score but it’s not easy. Still, the openers of DC skipper Meg Lanning & Shafali Verma give a great start.

Their half-century partnership helps them a lot to their team. When Shafali got out she scored 21 in just 16 balls. But Meg Lanning play her natural game and scored 39 in just 23 balls.But UP’s Shabnim Ismail makes comeback and takes 2 important wickets that make the run chase shaky for the DC army. But it does not matter for DC players.

They are ready for this situation. Alice Capssey and Marizanne Kapp’s partnership took DC’s total over the UP’s total target. Alice Capssey & Marizanne Kapp both scored 34 runs in 31 balls. Kapp went not out and stood still at the end of the game.

Alice Capssey also took 3 wickets by giving only 26 runs in her 4 over. This type of all-round performance prized her as the player of the match. Radha Yadav also takes 2 wickets in her spell. Jess Jonassen is down for a Quick Chat. She said that they had a huge advantage as they made it through the finals.

Mentioned that they would sit back and watch the Eliminator. Said that she had been delighted with all the girls. Informed that they had got an incredible group of players and it felt like a huge family. Added that the games had been so rapid so the girls had not been able to get some break, so maybe they would get back on the field in couple of days.

Ended by saying that she felt that can be the first Delhi franchise to win the cup.The UP skipper Alyssa Healy informed that they were trying to give some rest to their main players. Added that Shabnim Ismail’s brace gave them a sniff but they could not make it count. Stated that the conditions were not easier to bat on.

Added that they would reflect on their mistakes and fix a few areas, as they will face Mumbai next.These all-round performances and batting performances from openers lead DC to a great win over UP Warriorz.