Delhi Capitals ready to take UP Warriors in an important Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 Encounter at Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy on Wednesday evening. The match, which starts at 7:30 PM IST, comes at a crucial stage of the tournament with both sides desperate to regain momentum after a shaky start to their campaign.
Both the teams have already faced two defeats, which has increased the pressure on this match. Another defeat will take a toll on their confidence and as the league progresses, there will be very little margin for error. As a result, the urgency of the upcoming clash has increased, with players and team management aware of the importance of converting performances into results.
This match represents more than just two points for Delhi Capitals and UP Warriors. This is an opportunity to reset their campaigns, address pending issues and instill confidence in their squads. With the score tied and a lot at stake, a fierce contest is expected under the lights in Navi Mumbai.
DC vs UPW, WPL 2026: Match Details
- date and time: 14 January; 7:30 PM IST / 2:00 PM GMT
- venue: Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai
DC vs UPW head-to-head record in WPL
Matches played: 06 | Delhi Capitals won: 4 | Up Warriors won: 02 | No result/tied: 0
Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy Pitch Report
Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy is a certified batting paradise, known for its hard, flat surface and predictable bounce. As the sun sets, the ball should move completely off the pitch, inviting the batsmen to play their shots with ease. While the red clay can offer some early swing and carry to the fast bowlers, the short boundaries and lightning-fast outfield make it a difficult ground to defend.
However, the real game-changer is the evening dew. Historically, it settles during the second innings, making the ball slippery and the spinners struggling to get a grip. Since the conditions become much easier for batting as the night progresses, expect the captain who wins the toss to bowl first and back his team to chase the total.
squads
Delhi Capitals: Lizelle Lee (wk), Shafali Verma, Laura Wolvaardt, Jemimah Rodrigues (c), Chinelle Henry, Marizanne Kapp, Sneh Rana, Nikki Prasad, Minnu Mani, Nandani SharmaSri Charani, Alana King, Lucy Hamilton, Tania Bhatia, Mamta Madiwala, Diya Yadav
UP Warriors: Meg Lanning (captain), Phoebe Lichfield, Harleen Deol, Kiran Navgire, Deepti Sharma, Deandra Dottin, Shweta Sehrawat (wk), Sophie Ecclestone, Asha Shobhana Joy, Shikha Pandey, Kranti Gaur, Trisha Gongadi, Pratika Raval, Chloe Tryon, Charlie Knott, Shipra Giri, Suman Meena, Simran Shaikh
DC vs UPW, WPL 2026: Today Match Prediction
Case 1:
- Delhi Capitals won the toss and bowled first
- UP Warriors Powerplay Score: 50-55 (6 overs)
- UP Warriors Total Score: 170-180
Case 2:
- UP Warriors won the toss and bowled first
- Delhi Capitals Powerplay Score: 45-50 (6 overs)
- Delhi Capitals Total Score: 160-170
Match Result: The team bowling first won the competition.
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