Wed Feb 19 19:07:57 UTC 2025: ## Delhi Capitals Beat UP Warriorz by Seven Wickets in Thrilling WPL Encounter

**Bengaluru, India –** Delhi Capitals secured a thrilling seven-wicket victory over UP Warriorz in a closely fought Women’s Premier League (WPL) match on Wednesday. A stellar chase, powered by captain Meg Lanning’s 69 off 49 balls and a crucial 41 from Annabel Sutherland (35 balls), saw DC reach the target of 167 with one ball to spare. Sutherland was named Player of the Match for her impressive innings.

UP Warriorz, batting first, had initially looked strong thanks to a quick-fire 51 from Kiran Navgire (27 balls). However, after a strong start, they faltered, losing wickets in quick succession and eventually finishing on 166/7.

Delhi’s chase started brilliantly, with a 65-run opening stand between Shafali Verma (16) and Lanning. While Verma’s dismissal disrupted the momentum, Sutherland and Marizanne Kapp (29) steadied the ship with a vital 48-run partnership. The final stages of the chase were dramatic, with several dropped catches by UP Warriorz giving DC a lifeline. Sutherland and Kapp punished these errors, hitting crucial boundaries in the final overs to secure the win.

Despite impressive bowling performances from Deepti Sharma, Grace Harris, and Sophie Ecclestone for UP Warriorz, their poor fielding proved costly. Deepti Sharma acknowledged their batting performance in the powerplay but highlighted the dropped catches as a key factor in their defeat. She emphasized their positive approach but admitted that key moments cost them the match. Lanning, on the other hand, praised her team’s composure and highlighted the trust they have in their world-class players like Sutherland and Kapp.

The match served as another example of chasing teams dominating the WPL so far, underscoring the importance of setting competitive totals. The next match will be between Mumbai and Bengaluru on the 21st of this month.

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