DC-W vs UP-W Live Score: In a crucial match of the Women’s Premier League 2023, Delhi Capitals defeated UP Warriorz by five wickets at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday. The victory gave Delhi Capitals a chance to win the league and secured them a place in the finals of the inaugural WPL 2023.
Delhi Capitals restricted UP Warriorz to 138/6 in their 20 overs after electing to bowl first. Tahlia McGrath topped UP Warriorz in scoring with an unbeaten 58 off 32 balls. For Delhi Capitals, Alice Capsey took three wickets, while Radha Yadav and Jess Jonassen both claimed one wicket.
Meg Lanning led the charge for Delhi Capitals, who were chasing a 139-run target, as she scored 39 runs off 23 balls to allow them to reach 142/5 in just 17.5 overs. For UP Warriorz, Shabnim Ismail took two wickets, but it wasn’t enough to stop Delhi’s progress towards victory.
Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians both finished the Women’s Premier League 2023, league stage with 12 points each. Delhi Capitals qualified for the WPL 2023 finals by merit of having a higher net run rate.
Although, Mumbai Indians had been dominant during the league stage and were certain to top the league stage by the end.
The eliminator will now take place on Friday at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, where UP Warriorz will now face Mumbai Indians. The winner of that match advances to the final and will face Delhi Capitals, which will take place at the Brabourne Stadium on Sunday.
Overall, it was an impressive performance by Delhi Capitals, who had also dominated Mumbai Indians in their last encounter. With their spot in the final secured, Delhi Capitals will now look to maintain their momentum and clinch the maiden WPL 2023 title.
Player of the Match:
Alice Capsey won the player of the match award for her all round performance that paved the passage of finals for Delhi Capitals. She took 3/26 with the ball and contributed 34 runs with the bat in Delhi’s victory.
DC-W vs UP-W Live Score:
Brief scores: UP Warriorz138/6 in 20 overs (Tahlia McGrath 58*, Alyssa Healy 36; Alice Capsey 3/26, Radha Yadav 2/28) lost to Delhi Capitals 142/5 in 17.5 overs (Meg Lanning 39, Marizanne Kapp 34*; Shabnim Ismail 2/29) by 5 wickets
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