यूपी वॉरियर्स vs दिल्ली कैपिटल्स, मैच 7 Commentary, Live Updates

That brings the curtain down for this match! So Delhi Capitals have got their first win in Women's Premier League 2026 and it's UP Warriorz who will continue with the losing streak. Although there won't be any changes on the points table, as the Capitals will stay in the fourth position. Up next in WPL 2026, UP Warriorz will get no rest as they will face the defending champions, Mumbai Indians, tomorrow on 15 January, Thursday, at 7.30 pm IST (2.00 pm GMT). Don't forget to tune in early for all the pre-match build-up. Until then, stay safe and goodbye!

Shafali Verma is the Player of the Match for scoring 36 runs and also picking two wickets. She exudes confidence in her bowling, attributing it to her success in high-pressure situations like the World Cup final. She acknowledges that defending 200 as a batter can be tough, but she's focused on cutting out boundaries and using her knowledge of her own hitting style to polish her bowling decisions. Shafali mentions that she works on her sweeps, including the reverse sweep, in the nets and isn't too concerned about getting dismissed on that shot. She's committed to bringing more shots and adapting to different wickets. Shafali also highlights her experience batting with Meg Lanning, saying that Lanning knows her well. She's now enjoying her partnership with Lizelle Lee, happily rotating the strike with her partner, who's hitting well. She ended up saying that she believes that tonight's win will give her team a significant confidence boost moving forward.

Jemimah Rodrigues, the winning skipper of Delhi Capitals, expresses her happiness with the result, praising her team's calm demeanor despite the nail-biting finish. She attributes the win to the team's composure, noting that the dugout remained calm throughout the chase. Jemimah commends Kapp and the others for finishing the game off brilliantly after she lost her wicket with seven runs needed. She reflects on the bowling performance, highlighting Sneh's crucial first-ball wicket that helped shift momentum in their favor. While acknowledging the good performances from the opposing team's Meg and Harleen, Jemimah is pleased with her bowlers' overall performance. She singles out Shafali as a standout, praising her ability to contribute in various ways and her confidence on the field. Jemimah dispels the notion that Shafali was her last bowling option, instead highlighting Shafali's willingness to bowl and her trustworthiness as a bowler. She commends phenomenal performance and notes that her confidence and attitude make a significant difference to the team.

Time for the Presentation Ceremony...

Lizelle Lee of Delhi Capitals started off explaining the circumstances surrounding her dismissal, citing a miscommunication due to a language barrier. She thought she was going to be retired out after the over, which led to her making a decision to swing at the ball without fully understanding the situation. Despite the confusion, Lee praises her team for their excellent performance and for getting the win. Lee is full of praise for her batting partner Shafali Verma, saying she's been striking the ball extremely well and deserves the runs she's been scoring. Lee notes that the ball travels very quickly off Shafali's bat, and she's happy to see her get the recognition she deserves after putting in hard work. Lee is impressed with the bowling performance, particularly the first over, and praises the bowler for doing an outstanding job. She mentions that some deliveries surprised her and hit her hands hard, highlighting the bowler's skill. Lee has been enjoying her wicketkeeping experience, noting that she's had to step up with the quieter crowd. She credits her time in the Big Bash for helping her trust her hands more behind the stumps, and feels like things have been going really well. Reflecting on her batting form, Lee admits that she hasn't been feeling entirely confident, with many shots coming off timing rather than clean striking. However, she's not overly concerned, as the team's strong performance and support make her happy, and she's looking forward to improving her timing in the next game.

Skipper of UP Warriorz, Meg Lanning, started off by praising her team's bowlers for their excellent effort in pulling the game back and taking it down to the final ball. She notes that batting first became increasingly difficult as the pace was taken off the ball, but the team managed to stay in the game with their bowling. She says that she is pleased with her own contribution, getting a few runs and putting something on the board for the team. She expresses her desire to have batted longer but acknowledges the importance of contributing to the team. Regarding Deol's retirement, Lanning explains that it was a deliberate decision to maximize the death overs, as they felt Deol was getting stuck towards the end. Lanning also clarifies that Deandra Dottin's absence was a tactical decision, with Chloe Tryon brought in for a specific match-up against one of Delhi's batters. She is pleased with Tryon's performance and feels that it was the right balance for the team. Looking ahead, Lanning notes that there isn't much time to dwell on the loss, and the team will focus on the positives and areas for improvement. She's confident that the team can build on the way they finished the game and is excited for the upcoming match against the Mumbai Indians, who have world-class players.

Earlier, in an innings that saw a captivating shift in momentum, the Delhi Capitals absorbed early pressure from the UP Warriorz to ultimately seize control by the end of the innings. Despite a strong start from the Warriorz, featuring a half-century from Meg Lanning and a dangerous partnership with Harleen Deol, their innings unravelled dramatically in the death overs. A disciplined bowling effort by DC, notably from an unexpected source in Shafali Verma, triggered a collapse that saw the Warriorz lose six wickets for just 24 runs in the final five overs, finishing at a competitive but not commanding 154/8. This late choke had swung the momentum firmly in favour of the Delhi Capitals for the chase.

Following the departure of the openers, Laura Wolvaardt and Jemimah Rodrigues stepped in to ensure there would be no late-inning stutters to steer the Capitals within sight of the finish line. Wolvaardt’s technical precision complemented the aggressive style of the previous batters, and when Lee’s magnificent knock eventually came to an end, Jemimah Rodrigues joined the fray. Together, Wolvaardt and Rodrigues stitched together a sensible and polished partnership, navigating the closing stages of the match with composure. Just when it all looked uphill for DC, Jemimah Rodrigues departed, and it set up a last-over finish which Delhi Capitals eventually pulled off on the last ball. By crossing the line with seven wickets in hand, the Delhi Capitals not only secured their first victory of the season but also sent a strong message to the rest of the league regarding their batting depth and resilience.

Lizelle Lee was the undisputed star of the show, delivering a phenomenal performance that saw her top score with 67. Looking at her absolute lethal best, Lee dominated the crease with a combination of brute force and tactical boundary-finding, leaving the bowlers with little room for error. She was expertly supported by Shafali Verma, who played a crucial role in the initial onslaught by contributing a steady 36. Lee's ability to find the ropes early in the innings kept the required run rate well under control and allowed Verma to play with some freedom and take her time. Their partnership set a platform so solid that even when the first wicket finally fell, the momentum remained firmly and irreversibly in Delhi's favor.

The Delhi Capitals have officially opened their account in the tournament, securing two crucial points with a commanding seven-wicket victory over the UP Warriorz. Chasing a target of 155, Delhi’s pursuit was defined by a masterclass in aggressive opening play, as the top order systematically dismantled the Warriorz' bowling attack from the very first over. The foundation of this emphatic win was laid by a blistering 94-run opening stand that effectively took the game away from the opposition. While the Warriorz hoped for early breakthroughs to defend their competitive total, they found no answer for the sheer intent displayed by the Capitals' batters, who turned what could have been a tricky chase into a showcase of clinical power-hitting.

FOUR! First win for Delhi Capitals as Laura Wolvaardt has smashed a fuller one, on off, through the covers region for four runs. Delhi Capitals win this by 7 wickets.

LEG BYE! Full and around, Marizanne Kapp shuffles a long way across and looks to ramp but misses. Gets it deflected off her thigh pad towards square leg for a leg bye. UP Warriorz send this upstairs in hope more than conviction. Nothing on the UltraEdge and with impact on the thigh pad outside off on the Ball Tracker confirms the on-field decision of a leg bye.

Well, is there a twist in the tale? UP Warriorz have opted for the review for LBW after it has been turned down by the umpire. The UltraEdge shows that there is no bat involvement and the Ball Tracking shows that the impact on the pad is way outside off. The on-field decision stands Not Out.

Another yorker, nailed to perfection, around middle and leg. Kapp rolls this back to the bowler.

Fired in on off, yorker. Marizanne Kapp looks to block but misses and the keeper does well to keep this down to nothing.

FOUR! A timely struck boundary from Kapp for Delhi Capitals. Quicker one, on off, Marizanne Kapp gets on top of the bounce and drives this through the cover region for a boundary.

Full and wide outside off, Marizanne Kapp looks to drive this through covers but misses out.

Now, who will bowl the final over? Skipper Meg Lanning has given the ball to Sophie Ecclestone.

Tossed up, on off, Marizanne Kapp sweeps this to deep square leg for a single.

Delhi Capitals need 7 runs in 7 deliveries and Marizanne Kapp is the new batter on the crease.

OUT! CAUGHT! Once again, Jemimah Rodrigues departs with the job not done. Tossed up, on off, Jemimah Rodrigues shuffles away from her stumps and looks to hit this inside out over covers. Gets it spooned straight over long off for a simple catch.

Clever little reverse ramp from Jemimah Rodrigues for a couple. Tossed up, on middle and leg, Jemimah Rodrigues reverse ramps and gets it away to the left of the short third. The ball was racing through the third man region but Simran Shaikh chases this well and flicks it inside the area, keeping it down to two.

Full and down the leg, Laura Wolvaardt paddles this to short fine leg, Jemimah Rodrigues calls for one and the batters sneak one.

Tossed up, on middle and leg, Laura Wolvaardt sweeps this towards the right of Kranti Gaud at deep square leg. Kranti does well to glide to her right, put in a dive and save two for the side.

Full and on middle and off, Jemimah Rodrigues sweeps this through mid-wicket for one.

Slower one, on off, Laura Wolvaardt chases this and looks to get bat on ball but misses. Laura Wolvaardt feels that this was a bit too wide outside off and she opts to send this upstairs for a check on a wide not given. The replay shows that this was clearly within the guideline and the on-field decision of a legal ball stays.

Good length on the pads, Laura Wolvaardt tucks this straight to the fielder.

Full and on off, Jemimah Rodrigues shuffles across and looks to ramp but gets it edged around the shoulder and rolling towards square leg for one.

On a length around off, Jemimah Rodrigues cuts this to short third for no run.

Good length, on the pads, Jemimah Rodrigues tucks this to mid-wicket for no run.

Good length on middle and leg, Laura Wolvaardt pumps this down to long on for one.

Tossed up, on off, Laura Wolvaardt drives this down to long off for a single.

Full and on off, Jemimah Rodrigues pushes this away in the gap for a single.

FOUR! And another one in the gap for four more. Tossed up, on off, Jemimah Rodrigues plays the reverse sweep and hits this away to the right of the fielder at the backward point region for four more.

Tossed up, on off, Laura Wolvaardt drives this down the ground for another single.

Full and on off, Jemimah Rodrigues rolls this down to long on for one.

FOUR! Clever again from Jemmi. Tossed up, on off, Jemimah Rodrigues plays the reverse sweep and gets it through the gap to the left of the fielder at short third for a boundary.

Quicker, on the pads, Jemimah Rodrigues shuffles across and ramps this to fine leg for one.

Full and on off, Laura Wolvaardt pumps this down the ground for a single.

SIX! Up and over the fence for a biggie. Quicker one, on off, Laura Wolvaardt clears her front foot and slogs this over the fence towards the cow corner for a biggie.

Quicker one, on off, Laura Wolvaardt guides this to short third.

Pushed through on off, Jemimah Rodrigues paddles this to fine leg for one this time.

FOUR! That's a really clever stroke from the Dc skipper. Full and way too wide of off, Jemimah Rodrigues shuffles a long way across and paddles this through the fine leg region for a boundary. Kiran Navgire attempted hard to field this running to her right but couldn't keep it inside the playing area.

Full, on off, Laura Wolvaardt nudges it to short mid-wicket for no runs.

Full, on off, Jemimah Rodrigues sweeps it to deep square leg for a single.

Time for the final strategic break of the contest. The game is very much tilted towards the Delhi Capitals as they need just 41 more runs to win this contest off the last 32 balls. The wicket of Lizelle Lee will bring some joy and hope to the UP Warriorz camp but DC has enough firepower in the dugout to see through this total without any major hiccup. Let's see how the rest of the chase goes from this point. Also, Jemimah Rodrigues is the new batter on the crease for Delhi Capitals.

OUT! CAUGHT! Deepti Sharma joins the attack and gets the crucial breakthrough. This is a touch fuller, around the sixth stump. Lizelle Lee rocks back and looks to smoke it downtown, but micues the shot. The ball flies flat toward the long on region, where Navgire jogs a bit to her front and pouches the catch. Delhi Capitals are 114 for 2 and they need 41 more runs in 32 deliveries.

FOUR! Excellent shot! Full-length delivery, outside off, Lizelle Lee sits down on one knee and cross-bats it over the bowler for four runs.

Tossed up, on middle, Laura Wolvaardt flicks it to deep square leg for a single.

Flat and fuller, just outside off, Lizelle Lee drills it to long off for one.

Deepti Sharma comes into the attack for the first time in this contest.

FOUR! Much better from Wolvaardt! Tossed up, around middle, Laura Wolvaardt crouches down on one knee and slog sweeps it groundedly through mid-wicket for four runs.

Laura Wolvaardt is having a tough time middling the deliveries! Fuller, around off, Laura Wolvaardt looks to slog sweep it across the line, but gets nicked on the outside edge to short third.

Full, on off, Laura Wolvaardt drives it to extra cover.

Flighted, fuller and just outside off, turning away. Laura Wolvaardt lunges to drive it but connects the outside edge and it rolls to short third.

Fuller and outside off, Lizelle Lee swipes it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Tossed up, on off, Laura Wolvaardt drives it to long off for a single.

FOUR! Up and over! Short of a length, around the seventh stump. Lizelle Lee goes deep into her crease and slaps it over the left of the extra cover fielder for a boundary. 100 up for Delhi Capitals.

Short, around leg, Laura Wolvaardt tucks it to deep square leg for a single.

Fuller, around the pads of the batter, Laura Wolvaardt flicks it to square leg for no run.

Full, on off, Lizelle Lee sweeps it to wide long on for one.

Short, around off, Laura Wolvaardt slaps it to deep cover for one.

Short, on off, Lizelle Lee pushes it to deep cover for one.

Short, around off, Laura Wolvaardt dabs it to right of point.

Tossed up, fuller, pitching it just outside off and turning away from the batter. Laura Wolvaardt lunges to defend forward but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Full, outside off, Laura Wolvaardt slices it to backward point.

Laura Wolvaardt walks out next to bat.

OUT! TAKEN! That's an excellent catch by Deepti Sharma. Slower through the air, fuller, on off, Shafali Verma looks for the switch hit over backward point, but gets the top edge of the bat. The ball lobs toward the short third region. Deepti Sharma accelerates to her left and throws her body toward the skier to pouch the catch safely. UP Warriorz get their first breakthrough after 11 overs.

Full, on off, Lizelle Lee sweeps it to deep mid-wicket for another single.

Fuller, on middle, Shafali Verma sweeps it to deep square leg for one.

Much fuller, around the fifth stump. Shafali Verma drives it to sweeper cover for a single.

Pitches it up, around off, Lizelle Lee hammers it to the right of the long off fielder for four runs.

Full, on off, Shafali Verma drives it to cover for one.

Fuller, around off, Lizelle Lee tries to drive it away but gets nicked on the outside edge to the left of short third for one.

this time Shikha Pandey manages to keep his line just inside the tramline, around off and yorker. Lizelle Lee makes a leave.

Much fuller, on leg, Lizelle Lee flicks it to short fine leg.

WIDE! Slower and on a length, but sprays it just outside the tramline around off. Lizelle Lee charges down the track and extends her arm to lash it away, but misses.

Full and on off, Lizelle Lee punches this away in the gap for a single.

FIFTY FOR LEE! Back-to-back fifties for Lee. Full and wide of off, Lizelle Lee square drives this to the left of Sophie Ecclestone at sweeper cover and runs two to bring up her half-century.

SIX! That's been clobbered out of the park for a huge six. Flighted, around off, Lizelle Lee gets right on top of it and slogs this over the fence towards the long on region for a huge six.

Tossed up, on off, Lee hits this well but straight to the fielder.

Quicker one, on off, Shafali Verma drives this through cover for one.

Full and wide of off, Lizelle Lee smashes this to deep cover for one.

Full and around off, Shafali Verma sweeps this but straight to the fielder.

FOUR! That's a very Verma way to get over that denied single opportunity. Tossed up, on middle and off, Shafali Verma stays leg side to it, lofts this over the extra cover fielder for four runs.

STRANGE! Tossed up, on off, Shafali Verma sweeps this grounded towards deep mid-wicket and doesn't take the single. Yes, Verma fell while sweeping but a single was always on the cards.

Tossed up, on middle and leg, Lizelle Lee sweeps this to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Tossed up, around off, Lizelle Lee shuffles across and sweeps this to backward sqaure leg for no run.

Tossed up, on off, Lee pushes this back to the bowler.

FOUR! Back-to-back boundaries for Verma. Full and wide of off, Shafali Verma plays the square drive and gets this away from the fielder running to her left from sweeper cover for four runs.

FOUR! That's been hit over the fielders behind square on the leg for four. Poor from Sophie Ecclestone to bowl this full and way too wide down the leg, Shafali Verma paddles this over the fielder at backward square leg for four runs.

WIDE! Way too full and wide outside off. Shafali Verma leaves it. Wided.

Floated onto the pads, Lizelle Lee drills this down to long on for one.

SIX! UP AND OVER FOR A BIGGIE! Tossed up, wide of off, Lizelle Lee goes down on a knee and slog sweeps this up and over the fielder and the fence towards deep mid-wicket for a huge biggie.

Quicker one, around off, Shafali Verma smashes this down to long off for one.

Tossed up, on off, Lizelle Lee sweeps this to deep square leg and runs one.

Strategic Break! DC are off to a solid start in the chase of 155. Lizelle Lee has taken the opponent bowlers on and Shafali Verma isn't behind by much. The deck has shown a bit of spin with the way Asha bowled in the 7th over and that's what will give a lot of heart to the Warriorz in their quest to defend this score.

Length dragged back a bit, Shafali Verma clears her front foot and slap this on the bounce to square leg.

Tossed up, on off, Shafali Verma looks to work this around the onside but closes the bat face early and edges this short of the bowler to her left for no run.

WIDE! That's a big wide from Asha. Fired way too wide outside off, Shafali Verma leaves.

Full and on off, Lizelle Lee hits this through the mid-wicket region for a single.

Flighted, wide of off, spinning away from the batter. Lee looks to sweep but misses.

Tossed up, on off, Shafali Verma milks this to deep mid-wicket for a single.

FOUR! A poor start from Asha Sobhana and the ball has been smashed to the fence for four. Short of a length, around the pads, Shafali Verma had enough time to rock onto her back foot and pulls this over the fielder at square leg for four.

SIX! That's been smashed out of the park for six. Tossed up, around middle and off, Lizelle Lee goes down on a knee and slog sweeps this over the fence towards the deep mid-wicket region for a huge six.

Floated on off, Lizelle Lee blocks this one.

FOUR! Smashed in the gap for four more. Pushed through, on middle and off, Lizelle Lee ricks onto her back foot and slogs this in the gap towards the cow corner region for four more.

FOUR! Poor from Asha Sobhana and the ball has raced to the fence. Short and on off, Lizelle Lee hangs on her back foot and cuts this sharply towards backward point on the bounce. Asha Sobhana fails to field this and the ball bounces away from her for four towards the deep third region.

Pushed through on middle and leg, Shafali Verma flicks this through the mid-wicket region for one more.

Short of a length around off, Lizelle Lee hangs back and smashes this through the covers region for a single.

Chloe Tryon comes in to replace Sophie Ecclestone.

Short and on off, Lizelle Lee cuts this to sweeper cover for a single.

Short and wide of off, Lizelle Lee hangs back and looks to cut this square but misses out.

Slower one, on a length around off, Lizelle Lee pushes this off her front foot to mid off.

Good length, on top of off, Shafali Verma hits this to the right of mid-wicket for a single.

Back of a length on off, Shafali Verma punches this but fails to beat covers.

FOUR! That's been hit away from the fielder for four. Back of a length on middle and off, Shafali Verma rises with the bounce and flicks this through the right of the mid on fielder for a boundary.

Quicker one, on off, Lizelle Lee rolls this back to the bowler.

Full and going down the leg, Lizelle Lee clears her front foot and looks to sweep this but misses and gets hit on the body.

FOUR! SHOT! Wide full toss, outside off, Lizelle Lee swings her bat on it and slices it over the backward point region for four more runs.

Full, on leg, Shafali Verma flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Full, on leg, Shafali Verma eases it bakc to the bowler.

Short, on off, Shafali Verma pushes it to mid off.

Full, on leg, Lizelle Lee dabs it to the leg side.

FOUR! CRUNCHED! Short, outside off, Lizelle Lee makes room and cuts hard at it. The ball flies between short third and backward point for four runs.

Short, on off, Lizelle Lee pulls it to short fine leg.

Short, outside off, Lizelle Lee pushes it to mid off.

On a hard length, just outside off, Shafali Verma pushes it to sweeper cover for a single.

Back of a length, outside off, Shafali Verma dabs it to extra cover.

On a length, on off, Lizelle Lee pushes it to cover.

On a length, around the whips of the batter, Lizelle Lee pulls it wide of the short fine leg fielder for the boundary.

Full, outside off, Shafali Verma flicks it to deep square leg for one.

FOUR! SHOT! On a length, outside off, Shafali Verma opens the face of her bat and guides it wide of backward point for four runs.

Short, outside off, Shafali Verma pulls it to mid-wicket.

Mix-up between the batters! On a length, around off, Shafali Verma pushes it to the front of the cover fielder to get a single. Lizelle Lee sets off as well, but puts on her break and rejects the call. Meanwhile, Verma is halfway through the deck. The fielder in the cover region fails to collect the ball in one go and Verma gets enough time to get back.

Who will share the new ball? Shikha Pandey it is.

On a length, around off, Lizelle Lee dabs it to cover.

FOUR! Lizelle Lee sets off with style! Back of a length again from Kranti Gaud, on off and middle, Lizelle Lee pulls it late to beat the wide of short fine leg for four runs.

Back of a length, on middle, Shafali Verma pulls it to deep square leg for a single. Shafali Verma and the Delhi Capitals are underway with that single.

Fuller, on middle, Shafali Verma pushes it to mid-wicket.

Swings it away now! On a length, outside off, nips it away from the batter. Shafali Verma looks to punch it through cover but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Nearly dragged on! Back of a length, around the fifth stump, Shafali Verma looks to guide it to cover, but gets an inside edge and bounces over the wickets.