DC Vs UPW Highlights, WPL 2026: Delhi Register First Win As Laura Wolvaardt Hits Winning Four Off The Last Ball

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• Fixture: Delhi Capitals Women vs UP Warriorz Women, Match 7

• Series: Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026

• Venue: DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai

• Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2026

• Time: 7:30 PM IST

The Women’s Premier League matches, including Match 7 between Delhi Capitals and UP Warriorz, will be live-streamed on the JioHotstar app and website in India. Television broadcasts will take place on the Star Sports 1 and 2 (SD & HD) channels. Regional commentary will be available in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada.

Delhi Capitals Women: Lizelle Lee(w), Shafali Verma, Laura Wolvaardt, Jemimah Rodrigues(c), Chinelle Henry, Marizanne Kapp, Sneh Rana, Niki Prasad, Minnu Mani, Nandni Sharma, Shree Charani, Alana King, Lucy Hamilton, Taniya Bhatia, Mamatha Madiwala, Deeya Yadav

UP Warriorz Women: Meg Lanning(c), Phoebe Litchfield, Harleen Deol, Kiran Navgire, Deepti Sharma, Deandra Dottin, Shweta Sehrawat(w), Sophie Ecclestone, Asha Sobhana Joy, Shikha Pandey, Kranti Gaud, Trisha Gongadi, Pratika Rawal, Chloe Tryon, Charli Knott, Shipra Giri, Suman Meena, Simran Shaikh

Delhi Capitals won the toss and opted to field first.

Delhi Capitals Women: Lizelle Lee(w), Shafali Verma, Laura Wolvaardt, Jemimah Rodrigues(c), Chinelle Henry, Marizanne Kapp, Sneh Rana, Niki Prasad, Minnu Mani, Nandni Sharma, Shree Charani

UP Warriorz Women: Meg Lanning(c), Phoebe Litchfield, Harleen Deol, Kiran Navgire, Deepti Sharma, Chloe Tryon, Shweta Sehrawat(w), Sophie Ecclestone, Asha Sobhana Joy, Shikha Pandey, Kranti Gaud

Marizanne Kapp marks her run-up, eyes Kiran Navgire. First ball on a good length, defended calmly back down the pitch as the contest begins.

Marizanne Kapp makes an instant impact, removing Kiran Navgire for a three-ball duck as she miscues a lofted attempt straight to Shafali Verma at mid-off. Phoebe Litchfield then survives a probing spell with tight movement, but UP Warriorz remain scoreless at 0/1 after a wicket-maiden first over, perfect start for Delhi Capitals.

UP Warriorz finally break free, Lanning launches two crisp boundaries while Litchfield rotates strike smartly, adding 11 in the over. The chase gathers pace at 27 for 1 with confidence returning.

UP Warriorz keep ticking along, Lanning nudges singles while Litchfield pierces the gap with a neat boundary. Nine more from the over as UPW move to 41 for 1, steady and composed.

The powerplay ends with UP Warriorz at 47 for 1, Lanning anchoring calmly while Litchfield provides the early intent. Delhi keep things tight despite a boundary and a couple of wides, setting up a balanced contest going forward.

Sneh Rana makes an instant impact, trapping the dangerous Phoebe Litchfield with a sharp stumping off her very first ball. Meg Lanning responds with a classy paddle for four, but UP Warriorz lose momentum as Harleen Deol joins her. UPW move to 54 for 2, with Delhi celebrating a timely breakthrough in the middle overs.

Meg Lanning takes charge with a huge six and a classy four as UP Warriorz collect 15 from the over. Despite a late wicket, UPW surge to 76 for 2, with Lanning firmly in control.

Meg Lanning turns on the style with two classy boundaries, while Harleen Deol keeps the scoreboard moving with sharp running. UP Warriorz add 13 in the over to move to 97 for 2.

Meg Lanning brings up a classy half-century in trademark style, lofting Nandini Sharma over mid-off for four. Calm, composed, and in complete control, Lanning raises her bat to applause as UP Warriorz surge to 112 for 2.

Harleen Deol keeps the pressure on with two confident boundaries, while Meg Lanning rotates strike smartly to maintain control. UP Warriorz add 11 more to move to 125 for 2, cruising towards the target with a solid partnership in place.

Nandni Sharma strikes a huge blow by removing the set Meg Lanning, who holes out to deep square-leg after a mistimed heave. Shweta Sehrawat responds with a crisp boundary and hustles a couple off the last ball as UP Warriorz reach 138 for 3, still well placed but losing their key anchor at a crucial moment.

Shree Charani delivers a brilliant over, picking up Chloe Tryon with a smart catch at deep mid-wicket and conceding just three runs. UP Warriorz slip to 144 for 5, with Delhi tightening the screws at a crucial stage.

Marizanne Kapp strikes with a huge blow, trapping Sophie Ecclestone lbw with a full delivery as UP Warriorz lose another wicket. Just four runs from the over, and UPW slide to 148 for 6, with Delhi firmly on top heading into the final over.

Shafali Verma produces a stunning final over, picking up two wickets and completely shutting the door on UP Warriorz. Shweta Sehrawat edges one to short third, and Deepti Sharma holes out at long-on soon after, as Delhi finish with a flourish. UP Warriorz end on 154 for 8, managing only six runs in the last over, with Shafali sealing a brilliant spell to tilt the contest decisively in DC’s favour.

Innings Break.

Shafali Verma and Lizelle Lee are in the middle, with Shafali taking strike as Kranti Gaud prepares to open the bowling.

Lizelle Lee finds the boundary twice with crisp strokes, while Shafali Verma rotates strike to keep things moving. Delhi Capitals move to 14 without loss, a positive early start.

Lizelle Lee cuts loose with a six and two crisp boundaries, completely shifting momentum. Shafali Verma plays the supporting role as Delhi Capitals race to 46 without loss after a big over.

Delhi keep the scoreboard ticking, Shafali Verma finds a neat boundary while Lee rotates strike. Seven more from the over as DC move to 53 without loss, steady and confident.

Lizelle Lee brings up a fluent half-century with a towering six, while Shafali Verma keeps the pressure on with smart running. Delhi Capitals cruise to 87 without loss, firmly in control of the chase.

Asha Sobhana finally breaks through, removing Shafali Verma with a sharp catch by Deepti Sharma at short third as the opener’s promising knock ends. Laura Wolvaardt then survives a testing spell of flight and turn, guiding Delhi to 94 for 1, with UP Warriorz finding some relief after a tight over.

That’s a big moment, but this game refuses to settle. Jemimah Rodrigues backs away well outside leg stump, eyes the inside-out loft over extra cover, but the timing lets her down.

The ball climbs, hangs, and Harleen Deol at long-off doesn’t miss. Jemimah stands there for a second, then slams the bat against her glove, she knows she wanted that deeper, wider. Deepti Sharma gets the breakthrough, Jemimah walks back for 21 off 14, three boundaries but frustration written all over it.

Laura Wolvaardt finishes it in style, drilling Sophie Ecclestone through cover for a classy boundary to seal the win. Calm celebrations from Wolvaardt and Kapp as DCW cross the line at 158 for 3, while UPW are left stunned by the late heartbreak.

Innings Break.