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The 2025 Women’s Premier League moves to the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium as Delhi Capitals Women take on UP Warriorz Women. With a convincing win over UP earlier this week, Delhi climbed to second in the standings, showcasing their all-round strength.
Meanwhile, UP Warriorz find themselves struggling at the bottom after two consecutive losses. Their batting has shown promise, but inconsistent bowling has cost them crucial moments. With both teams heading in opposite directions, Delhi appears well-placed to secure another win and solidify their position in the top two.
Match Details
| Match | Delhi Capitals Women vs UP Warriorz Women – Match 8 |
|---|---|
| Date | 4th February 2025 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| Format | T20 (20 overs per side) |
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Delhi Capitals Women Preview
Delhi Capitals Women have been one of the most balanced teams this season, winning two out of their three matches. Their latest success came against the same opponents, chasing down a challenging 167-run target with ease. Meg Lanning anchored the innings with a sublime 69 off 49 balls, while Annabel Sutherland and Marizanne Kapp played crucial finishing roles.
Lanning has been a pillar of consistency, and with Sutherland and Kapp providing all-round value, Delhi’s middle order looks solid. Jemimah Rodrigues has yet to make a significant impact but remains a dangerous batter capable of turning a game around.
On the bowling front, Sutherland has been Delhi’s most reliable performer, claiming five wickets in three matches at an economy of 8.50. Jess Jonassen and Shikha Pandey have also contributed, keeping things tight in the middle overs. With all departments firing, Delhi will look to make it back-to-back wins over UP.
Delhi Capitals Women Predicted Playing XI:
Shafali Verma, Meg Lanning (c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Marizanne Kapp, Annabel Sutherland, Niki Prasad, Sarah Bryce (wk), Jess Jonassen, Shikha Pandey, Arundhati Reddy, Minnu Mani
UP Warriorz Women Preview
UP Warriorz Women need a turnaround after back-to-back defeats. Their batting has shown flashes of brilliance, with Kiran Navgire leading the charge. She has scored 66 runs in two innings at an impressive strike rate of 188.57. Shweta Sehrawat and Deepti Sharma have provided some stability, but their overall batting performances need improvement.
The bowling unit has been inconsistent, which has been UP’s biggest challenge. Sophie Ecclestone has been the standout performer with three wickets in two matches while maintaining an economy of 5.87. However, support from other bowlers like Deepti Sharma and Grace Harris has been lacking. For UP to pose a serious challenge, their bowlers need to find ways to contain Delhi’s powerful lineup.
UP Warriorz Women Predicted Playing XI:
Kiran Navgire, Vrinda Dinesh, Uma Chetry (wk), Deepti Sharma (c), Tahlia McGrath, Grace Harris, Chinelle Henry, Shweta Sehrawat, Sophie Ecclestone, Kranti Goud, Rajeshwari Gayakwad
Fantasy Team XI
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| Wicketkeeper | Sarah Bryce |
| Batters | Meg Lanning, Jemimah Rodrigues, Kiran Navgire, Shweta Sehrawat |
| All-rounders | Marizanne Kapp, Annabel Sutherland, Deepti Sharma, Grace Harris |
| Bowlers | Sophie Ecclestone, Jess Jonassen |
Pitch Report
The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium offers a batter-friendly track with good bounce and a lightning-fast outfield. While pacers may get some movement under lights, the conditions generally favor high-scoring encounters.
- Average First Innings Score: 150-160
- Highest T20 Total: 198/3 (RCB Women vs UP Warriorz Women, 2024)
- Pace Bowling: Swing early on but flattens out later
- Spin Bowling: Minimal assistance
Toss Prediction: Bowl First
Teams chasing have had better success at this venue, winning seven out of 11 matches in last year’s Women’s Premier League. Expect the toss-winning captain to opt for bowling first.
Winning Prediction
Delhi Capitals Women look in great form, while UP Warriorz Women are still searching for answers. Delhi’s top order, led by Meg Lanning, has been dominant, and their bowling attack has done enough to keep opposition batters in check.
On the other hand, UP needs a much-improved performance from both their bowlers and middle-order batters to have a chance in this fixture.
Prediction: Delhi Capitals Women to win!
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