Vadodara, February 1, 2026 —Delhi Capitals Women Triumph in Thriller: Jemimah’s Side Seals Eliminator Spot with 5-Wicket Win Over UP Warriorz. In a high-stakes encounter at the BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Delhi Capitals Women (DCW) punched their ticket to the WPL 2026 Eliminator with a gritty 5-wicket victory over the UP Warriorz (UPW). Chasing a modest target of 123, Delhi survived a late-innings wobble fueled by Deepti Sharma’s spin to cross the finish line with 8 balls to spare.
The victory ensures Jemimah Rodrigues’ side moves into the next stage, where they are set to face the Gujarat Giants on February 3. For the UP Warriorz, led by the legendary Meg Lanning, the defeat marks the end of a disappointing campaign that saw them struggle for consistency throughout the season.
Match Summary: DCW vs UPW
Toss: Delhi Capitals won the toss and elected to field.
UP Warriorz Inning: 122/8 (20 Overs)
Delhi Capitals Inning: 126/5 (18.4 Overs)
Result: Delhi Capitals Women won by 5 wickets.
Innings 1: Marizanne Kapp and Chinelle Henry Stun UPW
Winning the toss and electing to field, the Delhi Capitals’ bowlers justified the decision immediately. The tone was set on the very first ball of the match when Meg Lanning, facing her former team, was trapped LBW by Chinelle Henry for a golden duck.
The Warriorz never truly recovered from that shock. Deepti Sharma (24 off 19) tried to stabilize the innings with four crisp boundaries, but Marizanne Kapp proved too hot to handle. Kapp’s masterclass in swing and seam saw her dismantle the UPW top order, removing Deepti, Charli Knott (12), and the dangerous Deandra Dottin (5) in a lethal spell of 3/30.
A late flourish from Shikha Pandey (23 off 13)* and Simran Shaikh (22 off 14) provided some respectability to the scorecard, but the DCW bowlers remained disciplined. Shree Charani and Chinelle Henry picked up two wickets apiece as UPW were restricted to 122/8.
Innings 2: Wolvaardt and Rodrigues Steady the Ship
Delhi’s chase began with intent but lacked the usual fire of Lizelle Lee (10), who fell early to Deandra Dottin. Shafali Verma (29 off 33) played an uncharacteristically anchored role, allowing Laura Wolvaardt to take the lead.
Wolvaardt was the standout performer for Delhi, scoring a composed 47 off 36 balls, laced with seven boundaries. Just as it seemed Delhi would cruise to a 10-wicket win, Deepti Sharma (2/27) and Sophie Ecclestone triggered a minor collapse. Delhi slipped from 97/2 to 108/5, losing Wolvaardt, Kapp, and Henry in quick succession.
With the game hanging in the balance, skipper Jemimah Rodrigues stepped up. Jemimah’s unbeaten 34 off just 18 balls—including five boundaries—took the game away from UPW. Her aggressive intent in the 17th and 18th overs ensured there was no repeat of the late-game drama that has plagued Delhi in recent matches. Niki Prasad remained at the other end as the winning runs were scored in the 19th over.
Full Match Scorecard: DCW vs UPW
UP Warriorz Women Batting
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Meg Lanning (c) | lbw b Chinelle Henry | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Deepti Sharma | c Prasad b Kapp | 24 | 19 | 4 | 1 | 126.32 |
| Charli Knott | c Lee b Kapp | 12 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Harleen Deol | lbw b Shree Charani | 3 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 27.27 |
| Deandra Dottin | lbw b Kapp | 5 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 55.56 |
| Simran Shaikh | c Mani b Henry | 22 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 157.14 |
| Shipra Giri (wk) | c Verma b Mani | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 112.50 |
| Sophie Ecclestone | not out | 10 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Asha Sobhana | c Mani b Charani | 13 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 100.00 |
| Shikha Pandey | not out | 23 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 176.92 |
| Extras | (w 1) | 1 | ||||
| Total | (20 Overs) | 122/8 | RR: 6.1 |
Delhi Capitals Women Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
| Chinelle Henry | 4 | 0 | 25 | 2 | 6.20 |
| Marizanne Kapp | 4 | 0 | 30 | 3 | 7.50 |
| Nandni Sharma | 4 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 5.20 |
| Minnu Mani | 2 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 6.50 |
| Shree Charani | 4 | 0 | 22 | 2 | 5.50 |
| Sneh Rana | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 5.50 |
Delhi Capitals Women Batting
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Lizelle Lee (wk) | c Gaud b Dottin | 10 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Shafali Verma | c Lanning b Shikha Pandey | 29 | 33 | 2 | 0 | 87.88 |
| Laura Wolvaardt | c Ecclestone b Deepti Sharma | 47 | 36 | 7 | 0 | 130.56 |
| Jemimah Rodrigues (c) | not out | 34 | 18 | 5 | 0 | 188.89 |
| Marizanne Kapp | c Gaud b Ecclestone | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Chinelle Henry | c & b Deepti Sharma | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25.00 |
| Niki Prasad | not out | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Extras | (lb 1) | 1 | ||||
| Total | (18.4 Overs) | 126/5 | RR: 6.75 |
UP Warriorz Women Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
| Shikha Pandey | 4 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 4.20 |
| Deandra Dottin | 4 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 7.50 |
| Kranti Gaud | 2 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 11.00 |
| Sophie Ecclestone | 4 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 5.00 |
| Deepti Sharma | 3.4 | 0 | 27 | 2 | 7.40 |
| Asha Sobhana | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 9.00 |
Post-Match Analysis: Where the Game was Won
The Lanning Wicket: Removing Meg Lanning on the first ball was a psychological blow that UPW never shook off.
Kapp’s New-Ball Mastery: Marizanne Kapp’s ability to take wickets in the powerplay (29/2 in 4 overs) forced UPW to play defensively, resulting in a sub-par total.
Jemimah’s Captain’s Knock: Under pressure during a mid-innings collapse, Jemimah Rodrigues played with a strike rate of 188.89, showing why she is considered one of the best finishers in the game.
Strategic Bowling Rotations: Jemimah used six different bowlers, none of whom allowed the UPW batters to settle. Even the spinners, Sneh Rana and Minnu Mani, kept the pressure high in the middle overs.
Delhi Capitals Women will now travel to Vadodara’s main stadium for the Eliminator against the Gujarat Giants. A win there will lead them to the Grand Final of WPL 2026.
Next Match: WPL 2026 Eliminator — Delhi Capitals Women vs Gujarat Giants (February 3, 2026).