DC vs UPW HIGHLIGHTS WPL 2026: Delhi Capitals register first win; beat UP by 7 wickets
Jemimah Rodrigues' Delhi side has struggled early in the season, with two losses from their first two games despite a strong fight against Gujarat Giants Women.
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Delhi Capitals registered their first win of Women's Premier League 2026 as they beat UP Warriors by 7 wickets inNavi Mumbai.
Earlier, UP Warriorz posted 154/6 in their 20 overs against Delhi Capitals Women (DCW) in the 2026 Women’s Premier League. The innings was anchored by captain Meg Lanning, who top-scored with 53 runs off 35 balls, including five boundaries and a six. Harleen Deol provided solid support with a quickfire 29 off 21 balls, playing a vital role in stabilizing the middle overs.
The Warriors faced early setbacks, with Kiran Navgire and Sophie Ecclestone departing early, but Lanning and Deol formed a crucial partnership, taking UPW to 114/2 in the 13th over. Lanning's clean hitting and timely boundaries in the latter stages of the innings ensured a competitive total for her team.
Delhi's bowlers, particularly Shafali Verma and Nandni Sharma, bowled tight spells but struggled to stem the flow of runs. Marizanne Kapp started strong, getting some early dot balls, but UPW’s top order managed to find gaps and rotate the strike effectively. Despite losing wickets in the final overs, UPW's total was still challenging, with Lanning's knock providing the necessary foundation for a defendable score.
In the chase, DCW seemed poised for an easy victory when Lizelle Lee and Shafali Verma were going strong. However, a flurry of wickets brought UPW back into the game. Asha Sobhana played a key role in turning the tide with a brilliant spell, dismissing Shafali and putting pressure on Wolvaardt. Despite the pressure, Wolvaardt’s calmness at the crease was the difference-maker for DCW, and her composed approach guided the team over the line.
Deepti Sharma, despite not bowling until the 15th over, picked up two important wickets, further unsettling DCW's chase. However, despite her efforts and some tight bowling, UPW fell short of defending the total. In the end, the total was just not enough to halt DCW’s chase, with Wolvaardt’s resilience proving to be the key to victory.
Delhi now faces a steep challenge in chasing 155, but with a well-balanced pitch and Wolvaardt's presence, the chase remains in the balance. UPW will look to their bowlers for a strong response in the second innings
WPL 2026 UPW vs DC: Playing 11
Delhi Capitals Women Playing 11: Lizelle Lee(w), Shafali Verma, Laura Wolvaardt, Jemimah Rodrigues(c), Chinelle Henry, Marizanne Kapp, Sneh Rana, Niki Prasad, Minnu Mani, Nandni Sharma, Shree Charani
UP Warriorz Women Playing 11: Meg Lanning(c), Phoebe Litchfield, Harleen Deol, Kiran Navgire, Deepti Sharma, Chloe Tryon, Shweta Sehrawat(w), Sophie Ecclestone, Asha Sobhana Joy, Shikha Pandey, Kranti Gaud
10:26 PM
WPL 2026 UPW vs DC LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Lizelle departs!
Deepti Sharma to Lizelle Lee, out Caught by Kiran Navgire!! Lizelle Lee hits it to long-on. The delivery was a good length outside off and slower, and Lee, going on the back foot to pull, lacked power, resulting in an easy catch for long-on.
10:22 PM
WPL 2026 UPW vs DC LIVE SCORE UPDATES: DC 108/1 after 14 overs!
At the 14-over mark, DCW were 108/1, with Lizelle Lee on 62 (41) and Laura Wolvaardt on 7 (11). Lee continued her aggressive approach, hitting a boundary off Asha Sobhana's delivery, and Wolvaardt found her rhythm with a well-timed sweep to deep mid-wicket. Wolvaardt also played a solid drive to long-off. Despite a few mis-hits, DCW continued their steady progress. Chloe Tryon’s spell was relatively expensive, with Lee cutting a wide delivery for four. Wolvaardt added another run to square-leg, while Lee swept to long-on. The duo's solid partnership keeps DCW in a strong position.
10:16 PM
WPL 2026 UPW vs DC LIVE SCORE UPDATES: DC 95/1 after 12 overs!
At the 12-over mark, DCW were 95/1 with Lizelle Lee on 55 (37) and Laura Wolvaardt on 1 (3). The over started with a tight delivery from Asha Sobhana to Wolvaardt, followed by a run to point. Wolvaardt survived a close call when a delivery turned past off-stump. Asha Sobhana got the breakthrough when Shafali Verma was caught by Deepti Sharma at short third while attempting a reverse sweep, departing for 36 (32). Lee continued to play confidently, adding a run to deep mid-wicket. Despite the loss of Verma, DCW is in control with a solid partnership between Lee and Wolvaardt.
10:10 PM
WPL 2026 UPW vs DC LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Asha gets the breakthrough!
Shafali Verma has to walk back as Asha gets the breakthrough for UPW.
10:03 PM
WPL 2026 UPW vs DC LIVE SCORE UPDATES: DC 87/0 after 10 overs!
At the 10-over mark, DCW were 87/0 with Lizelle Lee on 52 (32) and Shafali Verma on 33 (28). Lee reached her half-century with a solid two, followed by a powerful six over long-on. Chloe Tryon bowled a tight over, allowing just one more run. Asha Sobhana Joy’s over saw Verma loft a beautiful shot over extra cover for four. Lee and Verma continued to rotate the strike well, with Lee finding short fine leg and deep mid-wicket on two occasions. DCW are in a commanding position with their openers playing confidently and lots of batting still to come.
9:57 PM
WPL 2026 UPW vs DC LIVE SCORE UPDATES: DC 71/0 after 8 overs!
At the 8-over mark, DCW were 71/0 with Shafali Verma on 28 (24) and Lizelle Lee on 41 (24). Sophie Ecclestone bowled a tough over, with Verma hitting two back-to-back boundaries to sweeper cover and backward square leg, followed by a wide delivery. Lee added a single and then launched a massive six over deep mid-wicket. Earlier, Asha Sobhana Joy’s over saw a couple of singles, with Verma and Lee rotating strike well. DCW are in a comfortable position, with plenty of batting still to come, and unless something drastic happens, they should be set for a win.
9:47 PM
WPL 2026 UPW vs DC LIVE SCORE UPDATES: DC 46/0 after 6 overs!
At 6 overs, DCW were 46/0 with Lizelle Lee on 32 (19) and Shafali Verma on 14 (17). Chloe Tryon’s over saw Lee smacking a powerful six to deep mid-wicket and hitting back-to-back boundaries, one cut to third man and the other heaved to long-on with brute force. Verma added a single to mid-wicket but struggled with timing. Earlier, Shikha Pandey’s over featured Lee taking a single to sweeper cover and missing a cut shot. Despite a few mis-hits, DCW’s openers were finding the gaps and rotating the strike efficiently, building a solid foundation for the chase.
9:41 PM
WPL 2026 UPW vs DC LIVE SCORE UPDATES: 24/0 after 4 overs!
After 4 overs, DCW stood at 24/0, with Lizelle Lee (16 off 11) and Shafali Verma (8 off 13) progressing steadily. Sophie Ecclestone’s first over saw Lee play a low full toss through the offside for a boundary, while Verma struggled to find rhythm. Ecclestone’s slower ball down leg and a yorker followed, but Lee’s composure ensured she kept the scoreboard ticking. Earlier, Kranti Gaud’s over saw Lee punish a short ball for four, while Verma found a single to sweeper cover. Despite some mistimed shots, DCW's openers kept the momentum going with effective rotation.
9:35 PM
WPL 2026 UPW vs DC LIVE SCORE UPDATES: DC 14/0 after 2 overs!
DCW made a steady start in the chase with 14/0 after 2 overs. Lizelle Lee (8 off 4) and Shafali Verma (6 off 8) found boundaries early, with Lee pulling Shikha Pandey for a four and Verma elegantly driving a length delivery through the gap. Pandey's over saw some good bowling, including a tight delivery that induced a mistimed cut from Lee. Verma also played a delightful four through backward point. Earlier, Kranti Gaud’s over saw Lee pull a short ball for a boundary, while Verma found a single to mid-wicket. DCW’s openers are off to a solid start.
9:08 PM
WPL 2026 UPW vs DC LIVE SCORE UPDATES: UPW set 155-run target for DC!
UP Warriorz have set a 155-run target for Delhi Capitals on the night. A good bowling display from Delhi who should be able to chase down this target on this track.
9:03 PM
WPL 2026 UPW vs DC LIVE SCORE UPDATES: UP 148/6 after 19 overs!
Sophie Ecclestone departs as UP lose their 6th wicket on the night with the score at 148/6 after the penultimate over.
8:58 PM
WPL 2026 UPW vs DC LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Tryon dismissed!
UP lose quck wickets as Shree Charani gets the wicket of Chioe Tryon. UP lose their 5th with the score at 144/5 at 18 overs
8:47 PM
WPL 2026 UPW vs DC LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Skipper departs!
Meg Lanning has to walk back as Nandni Sharma strikes and takes out the UPW skipper.
8:38 PM
WPL 2026 UPW vs DC LIVE SCORE UPDATES: UPW 114/2 after 13 overs!
UP Warriorz reached 114/2 in 13 overs with Meg Lanning on 53* off 35 balls and Harleen Deol on 29* off 21 balls. Lanning played a steady knock, striking four boundaries, while Deol supported well. In the 12th over, Shafali Verma’s off-spin was tight, with Lanning and Deol rotating the strike effectively. Verma was unlucky not to get wickets, including a close LBW appeal that was dismissed. In the 11th over, Nandni Sharma's slower deliveries were well executed, but Lanning capitalized, hitting two fours to reach her half-century. The team’s solid partnerships suggest a challenging total ahead.
8:13 PM
WPL 2026 UPW vs DC LIVE SCORE UPDATES: UPW 76/2 after 9 overs!
In the 9th over, Chinelle Henry gave away 15 runs. Meg Lanning was in fine touch, hitting a big six over long-off after a half-volley outside off. She followed it up with a boundary to deep backward square-leg, showing excellent timing and placement. Lanning also drove a full delivery to sweeper cover for a single. Harleen Deol contributed with a couple of runs and a square drive to third man for another single. In the 8th over, Shree Charani conceded 7 runs. Deol struck a boundary off a full delivery, sweeping it past deep mid-wicket. Lanning and Deol kept UPW at 76-2 after 9 overs.
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First Published: Jan 14 2026 | 6:19 PM IST