WPL 2026: Delhi Capitals Beat UP Warriorz to Seal Eliminator Spot, Mumbai Indians Knocked Out

Vadodara: Delhi Capitals secured a crucial five-wicket victory over UP Warriorz in the final league match of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026, booking their place in the Eliminator and ending the playoff hopes of both UP Warriorz and defending champions Mumbai Indians.

In a high-stakes encounter at Vadodara, Delhi dominated key phases of the game to chase down a modest target and keep their title campaign alive.

UP Warriorz Struggle With the Bat

Batting first after losing the toss, UP Warriorz endured a shaky start. Captain Meg Lanning was dismissed off the very first ball of the innings, setting the tone for a difficult outing. Delhi’s disciplined bowling attack prevented any major partnerships from developing.

Deepti Sharma top-scored with 24 runs, while Simran Shaikh provided brief momentum with a quick 22 off 14 balls. A late unbeaten 23 from Shikha Pandey helped UP post a fighting total of 122 for 8 in their 20 overs, though the score never looked entirely safe.

Kapp and Henry Lead Delhi’s Bowling Charge

Delhi Capitals’ bowlers applied pressure from the outset. Marizanne Kapp was the standout performer, claiming three key wickets with precise line and length to dismantle UP’s top order. She received strong support from Chinelle Henry, who picked up two middle-order wickets to halt any chance of recovery.

The tight bowling effort ensured UP Warriorz were restricted to a below-par total despite batting through the full 20 overs.

Jemimah Rodrigues Anchors the Chase

Chasing 123, Delhi Capitals began steadily but faced a brief wobble in the middle overs when Deepti Sharma struck twice to raise hopes of a comeback. Captain Jemimah Rodrigues, however, held her nerve and anchored the innings with a composed knock.

Rodrigues guided the chase with maturity, finishing the match with a boundary as Delhi reached the target in 18.4 overs with five wickets in hand. The victory confirmed their progression to the Eliminator and kept their championship ambitions intact.

With the league stage concluded, the playoff race now intensifies as Delhi Capitals prepare for a decisive knockout battle.