Delhi Capitals Women will look to stay on track as they face the UP Warriorz Women for the eighth match of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, on February 22. Currently, the Capitals sit fourth on the points table, having won two out of their first three matches. Meanwhile, the Warriorz are still searching for their first victory of the season after two tough losses.
Recently, the Capitals came out victorious against the same opponents just days prior, winning by seven wickets after chasing down 166 runs. Captain Meg Lanning was pivotal to the win, scoring 69 runs off 49 balls. The match was challenging for the Warriorz, who were unable to defend their total, with Kiran Navgire’s aggressive innings of 51 off 27 balls standing out.
Heading toward this upcoming contest, Delhi’s momentum is solid, but the UP Warriorz are desperate for improvement and need to secure their first points. The last match against the Capitals highlighted both the challenges and potential of the UP team, particularly with Chinelle Henry who showcased explosive hitting capabilities.
Match Details:
Match: Delhi Capitals Women vs UP Warriorz Women, Match 8
Date & Time: February 22, 2025, at 7:30 PM IST
Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Weather Report: The weather is expected to remain clear with periodic clouds during the match, with temperatures ranging from 27 to 31°C and humidity between 36-58%.
The pitch at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium tends to favor batters, with the average first innings score around 152. Teams chasing tend to have the advantage, making early wickets key to either team’s success.
The playing XI for Delhi Capitals is likely to feature captain Meg Lanning, Shafali Verma, and the notable all-rounder Annabel Sutherland, who has contributed significantly to both batting and bowling. Meanwhile, UP Warriorz will look for strong performances from their captain Deepti Sharma and their dynamic opener Grace Harris.
Probable Playing XI:
Delhi Capitals Women:
Shafali Verma, Meg Lanning (c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Annabel Sutherland, Jess Jonassen, Marizanne Kapp, Sarah Bryce (wk), Niki Prasad, Shikha Pandey, Radha Yadav, Minnu Mani.
UP Warriorz Women:
Kiran Navgire, Vrinda Dinesh, Deepti Sharma (c), Tahlia McGrath, Shweta Sehrawat, Grace Harris, Chinelle Henry, Sophie Ecclestone, Uma Chetry (wk), Saima Thakor, Kranti Goud.
Fans can catch the live action on the Star Sports Network or stream it on the Jio Hotstar app. With much at stake for both teams, this match promises to be a thrilling contest full of competitive spirit.
Both teams have shown significant performances throughout the tournament, but the Capitals' consistency places them as favorites to secure yet another victory. UP Warriorz will need to change their strategies to capitalize on their strengths and aim for their first win of the season.