Delhi Capitals Women vs UP Warriorz Women Prediction & Match Preview – WPL 2026
Match summary
Our preview of Delhi Capitals Women vs UP Warriorz Women in WPL 2026 at Navi Mumbai: form, key players, pitch, weather and expected scores for the match.
Match details
| Match | Delhi Capitals Women vs UP Warriorz Women, 7th Match |
|---|---|
| Series | Women’s Premier League 2026 |
| Date | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Start time | 2:00 pm GMT / 7:30 pm local |
| Venue | Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai |
| Status | Played |
| Our pick | Delhi Capitals Women |
| Toss pick | UP Warriorz Women |
Matches in this series
Match preview
Delhi Capitals Women lost their opener heavily while chasing against Mumbai Indians, but their batting looked better in the second game. Lizelle Lee made 86 off 54 balls, and Laura Wolvaardt hit 77 off 38 at number three. Shafali Verma is still searching for form, with Jemimah Rodrigues and Marizanne Kapp lower down.
Bowling is the concern, as Delhi have gone for 190 or more in both matches when defending. Kapp, Chinelle Henry and Nandani Sharma have been the wicket-takers, while Sneh Rana and Shree Charani have been expensive.
UP Warriorz Women also lost their first game, falling a little short chasing, with Phoebe Litchfield making 78 off 40. Batting first against RCB Women they managed only 143/5. Meg Lanning and Harleen Deol were out by the eighth over with 39 on the board, and the side slid from 50-2 to 50-5 with three wickets in three balls. Kiran Navgire, Deepti Sharma and Deol must score, and Deandra Dottin looked in touch. Sophie Ecclestone, Deepti and Shikha Pandey lead a bowling group that can still hurt Delhi.
Dr DY Patil Sports Academy is known for a batting-friendly pitch with consistent bounce. Pace bowlers may get early help under lights, but the surface flattens and partnerships are easier to build. Spin comes into the game in the middle overs, typical T20 totals are around 160–170, and teams often elect to bowl first.
At 7:30 pm local time it should be clear to mostly clear at about 26–27 °C, with light winds and virtually no chance of rain.
Expected scores
| Innings | Predicted | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| First innings | 155–170 | – |
| Second innings | 145–165 | – |
Delhi Capitals Women
Delhi’s top order is in form, and UP Warriorz’s batting is fragile after a collapse, so the Capitals are favoured despite bowling worries.
Toss pick: UP Warriorz Women
FAQ
Where is Delhi Capitals Women vs UP Warriorz Women being played?
The seventh WPL 2026 match is at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai on 14 January.
Who do we pick to win?
Our preview picks Delhi Capitals Women, whose batting is in good touch.
What is Delhi’s main worry?
Their bowling, as they have conceded 190 or more in both games when bowling first.
Probable XIs
Expected line-ups from our preview. c = captain, wk = wicketkeeper.
Delhi Capitals Women
- Lizelle Leewk
- Shafali Verma
- Laura Wolvaardt
- Jemimah Rodriguesc
- Marizanne Kapp
- Niki Prasad
- Chinelle Henry
- Sneh Rana
- Minnu Mani
- Nandani Sharma
- Shree Charani
UP Warriorz Women
- Kiran Navgire
- Meg Lanningc
- Phoebe Litchfield
- Harleen Deol
- Deepti Sharma
- Shweta Sehrawatwk
- Deandra Dottin
- Sophie Ecclestone
- Asha Sobhana
- Shikha Pandey
- Kranti Gaud