WPL: Delhi Capitals hand UP Warriorz their 2nd consecutive loss
What's the story
The Delhi Capitals registered a seven-wicket win over the UP Warriorz in the Women's Premier League (WPL). This is the second consecutive loss for the Warriorz. Match number six, which wrapped up the Vadodara leg of the tournament, saw all the matches being won by teams batting second. The action will now move to Bengaluru, followed by Lucknow and Mumbai. UPW scored 166/7 in 20 overs. In response, DC scored 167/3 to win by 7 wickets.
Match highlights
Lanning's 69-run knock sets stage for Capitals's victory
Meg Lanning, the top-scorer of the match with 69 runs, played a crucial role in setting the stage for the Capitals's victory. Lanning's 69 was laced with 12 fours. She faced 49 balls. In 21 matches, Lanning has raced to 777 WPL runs at 40.89 (50s: 7). However, after her dismissal, the team had a challenging task of scoring 48 off 32 on a pitch that was keeping low.
Game changers
Kapp and Sutherland's crucial contributions in Capitals's win
Marizanne Kapp (unbeaten 29) and Annabel Sutherland (41*) rose to this challenge and steered their team toward victory. Kapp hit back-to-back fours off Sophie Ecclestone when the equation read 31 off 17, tipping the balance in favor of the Capitals. Sutherland then all but sealed the chase in the last over - off which they needed 11 - by handing similar treatment to Grace Harris. This was the highest total chased by Capitals in WPL history.
Early promise
Navgire's impressive start not enough for Warriorz
Kiran Navgire slammed 51 off 27 balls for UPW. In 19 matches, she has 331 runs (50s: 3). Navgire got off to a flier, smashing Kapp for back-to-back fours with a pull and straight loft. She didn't stop there and continued her onslaught against Shikha Pandey's inswingers with stunning drives. Two sixes and a one-bounce four off Kapp and Jess Jonassen helped her race to 35 off 13. Despite this explosive start, the Warriorz couldn't clinch a win.
Bowling brilliance
Sutherland's bowling prowess shines in WPL
Sutherland, who began this WPL with a three-for last week, demonstrated her bowling prowess by bowling short balls with scrambled seams and the bigger boundary on the leg side. It worked wonders as both Vrinda Dinesh and Navgire failed to clear the rope, with Warriorz's score slipping from 66 for 0 to 73 for 2. She claimed 2/26 from her 4 overs. In 11 matches, she has 9 WPL scalps.