Delhi: In the important match played in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026, Delhi Capitals has qualified for the eliminator by defeating UP Warriors by 5 wickets. After this victory, Delhi team will now face Gujarat Giants in the eliminator.

UP Warriors’ batting remained lackluster

UP Warriors, who came to bat first after the toss, had a very disappointing start. The team’s top order completely disappointed and the first three batsmen were out on the score of just 38 runs. After this, there was hope of recovery from the middle order, but no big partnership was seen from there also. Despite playing the stipulated 20 overs, the UP team could score only 122 runs on the board. Deepti Sharma scored the maximum 24 runs for UP. Marijne Kapp was the most effective in Delhi’s bowling, taking 3 wickets.

Delhi suffered initial setback while chasing the target

Delhi Capitals, chasing the target of 123 runs, had to suffer losses in the beginning itself. The team’s wicketkeeper batsman Lizelle Lee returned to the pavilion with a total score of 11 runs. After this, Shafali Verma and Laura Wolvaardt took charge of the innings and made an important partnership for the second wicket.

Shafali-Wolwart partnership changed the course of the match

There was a partnership of 73 runs between Shafali Verma and Laura Wolvaert, which completely turned the match in favor of Delhi. Shafali scored 29 runs, while Laura Wolwart played a useful inning of 47 runs. Although Marijne Kapp failed to open her account in batting, she took 3 wickets in her bowling, for which she was adjudged Player of the Match.

Jemima Rodriguez won

In the last moments, captain Jemimah Rodriguez took the responsibility and led the team to victory. Jemima played an unbeaten inning of 34 runs in just 18 balls. Delhi Capitals achieved this target in 18.4 overs and secured the ticket to the eliminator.

RCB straight into finals, eyes on eliminator

Royal Challengers Bangalore’s performance in the Women’s Premier League 2026 has been excellent throughout the season. Of the 8 matches played in the group stage, RCB won 6 and made it directly to the finals on the basis of better net run rate. Now RCB will enter the title match on February 5, where it will face the team that wins the eliminator.

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