The WPL 2025 has moved to Bengaluru, where the UP Warriorz Women will have a chance to seek redemption against the Delhi Capitals Women. In their previous encounter in Vadodara, the Capitals outplayed Deepti Sharma’s side, securing a seven-wicket victory with just one ball to spare.
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Delhi capitals Women vs UP Warriorz Women: Match Preview
UP Warriorz, still winless in WPL 2025, head into their first reverse fixture hoping the move to Bengaluru can break their losing streak. Under new captain Deepti Sharma, they’ve struggled to settle on a consistent playing XI or batting order. Despite individual highlights—Kiran Navgire’s quickfire fifty, Chinelle Henry’s late-over hitting, and Sophie Ecclestone’s tight spells—the team hasn’t clicked collectively. The absence of a strike bowler has been felt, with Saima Thakor dropped after a single appearance.
Fielding remains a concern, with dropped catches, misfields, and missed run-out chances costing them victories—issues that plagued them last season and continue this year. Compounding their troubles, seasoned internationals like Grace Harris and Tahlia McGrath have underperformed in the middle order, while the younger players have shown promise.
In contrast, Delhi Capitals have notched two wins in three matches and look more settled. Their middle order, featuring Annabel Sutherland and Marizanne Kapp, has stepped up, while Meg Lanning regained form with a fifty against Warriorz in their last clash. Their pace attack has been effective, claiming 11 wickets across three games. Despite these positives, Delhi hasn’t been entirely convincing—surviving a last-ball thriller against Mumbai Indians and narrowly edging past UP Warriorz, which may not inspire full confidence.
Less than 72 hours after their nail-biter in Vadodara, the two sides meet again in Bengaluru. Beyond the two points at stake, both teams aim to resolve key issues. The Capitals, with four of their next five league games in Bengaluru, are eager to find consistency as they chase a third consecutive final. Meanwhile, UP Warriorz, sitting bottom of the table after two matches, know they missed a chance to get off the mark in the previous encounter and will look to correct their costly errors in a bid to revive their campaign.
Delhi capitals Women vs UP Warriorz Women: Head-to-head
- Matches Played: 05
- Won by Delhi Capitals Women: 04
- Won by UP Warriorz Women: 01
- Tied: 00
- No Result: 00
- First-ever Fixture: March 7, 2023
- Most-recent Fixture: February 19, 2025
Delhi capitals Women vs UP Warriorz Women: Pitch Report
A new pitch and a batting-friendly surface promise plenty of runs. How the players adapt will be crucial.
Both teams, however, should be familiar with these conditions, having spent half of last season’s tournament playing in Bengaluru.
Delhi capitals Women vs UP Warriorz Women: Team News and Predicted XI
Delhi capitals Women – Team News
With a wealth of options at their disposal, Delhi Capitals are yet to pinpoint their most effective combination. Despite this, they are expected to stick with the same Playing XI, likely continuing to prioritize Niki Prasad’s lower-order batting contributions over Radha Yadav’s left-arm spin.
Delhi capitals Women – Predicted XI
- Shafali Verma
- Meg Lanning (c)
- Jemimah Rodrigues
- Annabel Sutherland
- Marizanne Kapp
- Jess Jonassen
- Sarah Bryce (wk)
- Niki Prasad
- Shikha Pandey
- Arundhati Reddy
- Minnu Mani
UP Warriorz – Team News
Despite Kiran Navgire’s explosive start, UP Warriorz have struggled to maintain momentum during the middle overs. Vrinda Dinesh’s inability to accelerate the scoring rate could lead to changes in the batting order.
With Tahlia McGrath managing just 1 run across two innings and taking only one wicket for 47 runs in 6.5 overs, the team might consider including Chamari Athapaththu for the Bengaluru leg to strengthen their batting before she departs for Sri Lanka’s white-ball tour of New Zealand.
UP Warriorz – Predicted XI
- Kiran Navgire
- Vrinda Dinesh/Poonam Khemnar
- Deepti Sharma (c)
- Tahlia McGrath
- Shweta Sehrawat
- Grace Harris
- Chenille Henry
- Uma Chetry (wk)
- Sophie Ecclestone,
- Saima Thakor
- Gouher Sultana/Rajeshwari Gayakwad
Delhi capitals Women vs UP Warriorz Women: Players To Watch Out For
Shafali Verma (Delhi capitals Women)
Shafali Verma scored two fifties in four innings during last year’s WPL matches in Bengaluru, boasting a striking rate of 140.6.
In the current edition, she has registered scores of 43, 0, and 26, and will be eager to capitalize on her starts and notch a substantial innings at this familiar venue.
Sophie Ecclestone (UP Warriorz Women)
Sophie Ecclestone has claimed three of the Warriorz’s seven wickets so far, emerging as their most dangerous bowler. With an economy rate of 5.87, her early spell will be vital for securing breakthroughs in the powerplay.
Against the Gujarat Giants, she delivered an impressive 2-0-6-1 in the opening overs but bowled just one over against the Capitals, conceding eight runs.
Delhi capitals Women vs UP Warriorz Women: Match Prediction
Scenario 1
- Toss: Delhi Capitals Women win the toss and bowl
- Powerplay Score: 30-45
- UP Warriorz Women Total: 140-160
- Match Result: Delhi Capitals Women win the match
Scenario 2
- Toss: UP Warriorz Women win the toss and bowl
- Powerplay Score: 40-55
- Delhi capitals Women Total: 180-190
- Match Result: UP Warriorz Women win the match
When and Where To Watch Delhi Capitals Women vs UP Warriorz Women LIVE? Broadcast and Streaming Details
The Women’s Premier League 2025 clash between Delhi Capitals Women and UP Warriorz Women is set to begin at 7:30 PM IST on Saturday, February 22, at Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. The match will be broadcast live on the Star Sports network and will also be available for live streaming on JioHotstar for FREE.
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FAQs
When and where will the UP Warriorz vs Delhi Capitals Women’s WPL 2025 match take place?
The UP Warriorz will face the Delhi Capitals Women in their first reverse fixture of WPL 2025 in Bengaluru, less than 72 hours after their previous encounter in Vadodara.
How have the Delhi Capitals Women performed against the UP Warriorz in the WPL?
Out of five matches, Delhi Capitals Women have won four, while UP Warriorz have secured just one victory.
What are the key concerns for the UP Warriorz in WPL 2025?
UP Warriorz have struggled with fielding errors, an unsettled batting line-up, lack of a strike bowler, and underwhelming performances from key players like Tahlia McGrath.
Who are the players to watch out for in the UP Warriorz vs Delhi Capitals clash?
Shafali Verma, with two fifties in Bengaluru last season, and Sophie Ecclestone, Warriorz’s leading wicket-taker with an economy of 5.87, will be key players to watch.
Will there be changes in the playing XI for either team?
Delhi Capitals are likely to retain their winning combination, while UP Warriorz may consider bringing in Chamari Athapaththu to strengthen their batting line-up.
