Overview:
Shafali Verma was named the Player of the Match for scoring 36 runs and taking two wickets.
Delhi Capitals women defeated the UP Warriorz women by 7 wickets in their third match of the Women’s Premier League 2026. Chasing 155 runs to win, DC completed the task in 20 overs, with Laura Wolvaardt remaining unbeaten on 25 runs off 24 balls, with the help of 2 fours and 1 six. Lizelle Lee was the star of Delhi’s reply, amassing 67 runs off 44 balls, including 8 fours and 3 sixes. Shafali Verma, the other opener, managed 36 runs in 32 deliveries, packed with 6 boundaries.
Deepti Sharma picked up two wickets, while one scalp went to Asha Sobhana. Earlier, UP never got going and accumulated a below-par total of 154/8 in 20 overs. Meg Lanning was the top scorer for her team, adding 54 runs to the total. She faced 38 balls and hit 9 fours and 1 six.
Harleen Deol (47 off 36) and Phoebe Litchfield (27 off 20) were also among the runs.
Marizanne Kapp and Shafali took two wickets each. Nandani Sharma, Shree Charani and Sneh Rana claimed 1 scalp each.
Full Scorecard – UPW W vs DC W Match 7 WPL 2026, January 14
Delhi Capitals 158 for 3 (Lee 67, Shafali 36, Deepti 2-26, Asha 1-20) beat UP Warriorz 154 for 8 (Lanning 54, Deol 47, Shafali 2-16, Kapp 2/24) by seven wickets
Match Highlights & Key Moments
The opening stand of 94 runs in 11.3 overs between Shafali Verma and Lizelle Lee was the turning point of the match. UP Warriorz were unable to hit fours and sixes, which also impacted their chances, as the pitch at the DY Patil Stadium is generally good for the batters, and a team needs a total of over 190 to challenge the rivals.
Player of the Match
Shafali Verma was named the Player of the Match for scoring 36 runs and taking two wickets.
What This Result Means for the WPL 2026
Delhi Capitals have opened their points account and are fourth in the standings. On the other hand, UP Warriorz have lost three consecutive matches and are fifth.
FAQs – UPW W vs DC W Match 7 WPL 2026
Q1: Who won yesterday’s UPW vs DC match?
A1: DC defeated UPW by 7 wickets.
Q2: Who was the Player of the Match?
A2: Shafali Verma was adjudged the Player of the Match for her all-round performance.
Q3: What was the final score of yesterday’s match?
A3: UP Warriorz vs Delhi Capitals
Delhi Capitals 158 for 3 (Lee 67, Shafali 36, Deepti 2-26, Asha 1-20)
UP Warriorz 143/5 (Deepti Sharma 45, Deandra Dottin 40, Nadine de Klerk 2 wickets)
UP Warriorz 154 for 8 (Lanning 54, Deol 47, Shafali 2-16, Kapp 2/24) by seven wickets