Archive · 2 Feb 2026
Delhi Capitals Secure Eliminator Spot
In a Women's Premier League (WPL) match, Delhi Capitals beat UP Warriorz by five wickets to secure a spot in the Eliminator.
UP Warriorz scored 122 runs for eight wickets, with Shikha Pandey scoring 23 not out.
Delhi Capitals chased down the target with 126 runs for five wickets, with Laura Wolvaardt scoring 47 runs.
Jemimah Rodrigues finished the match with an unbeaten 34 runs.
This win knocked out the defending champions Mumbai Indians from the playoffs.
Delhi Capitals will now face Gujarat Giants in the Eliminator on Tuesday.
The match was a crucial one, with Delhi Capitals ending their league stage campaign in third place with six points in eight matches.
Delhi Capitals beat UP Warriorz by five wickets to secure a spot in the Eliminator.
UP Warriorz scored 122 runs for eight wickets, with Shikha Pandey scoring 23 not out.
Delhi Capitals chased down the target with 126 runs for five wickets, with Laura Wolvaardt scoring 47 runs.
Jemimah Rodrigues finished the match with an unbeaten 34 runs.
This win knocked out the defending champions Mumbai Indians from the playoffs, and Delhi Capitals will face Gujarat Giants in the Eliminator on Tuesday.
- Who
- Delhi Capitals and UP Warriorz
- What
- Delhi Capitals beat UP Warriorz to secure a spot in the Eliminator
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- Baroda Cricket Association Stadium, Vadodara
- Why
- To advance to the Eliminator in the Women's Premier League
Delhi Capitals
UP Warriorz
Match Outcome
Delhi Capitals
Delhi Capitals won by 5 wickets, securing a spot in the Eliminator.
UP Warriorz
UP Warriorz were defeated and finished last in the standings.
Batting Performance
Delhi Capitals
Delhi Capitals chased down the target with 126 runs for 5 wickets, with Laura Wolvaardt scoring 47 and Jemimah Rodrigues finishing unbeaten with 34.
UP Warriorz
UP Warriorz scored 122 runs for 8 wickets, with Shikha Pandey scoring 23 not out.
Bowling Performance
Delhi Capitals
Delhi Capitals' bowlers, including Marizanne Kapp with 3/30, restricted UP Warriorz to a modest total.
UP Warriorz
UP Warriorz' bowlers, including Deepti Sharma with 2/27, tried to defend their total but were unable to stop Delhi Capitals.
- Teams
- Delhi Capitals vs. UP Warriorz
- Match Result
- Delhi Capitals won by 5 wickets
- Venue
- Baroda Cricket Association Stadium, Vadodara
- Match Day
- Sunday
- Eliminator Opponent
- Gujarat Giants
- Eliminator Date
- Tuesday
- UP Warriorz Top Scorer
- Shikha Pandey (23 not out)
- Delhi Capitals Top Scorer
- Laura Wolvaardt (47)
- Delhi Capitals Winning Runs
- 126/5
- UP Warriorz Total
- 122/8
- Delhi Capitals Bowling Highlight
- Marizanne Kapp (3/30)
- UP Warriorz Bowling Highlight
- Deepti Sharma (2/27)
Sources
WPL 2026: UPW have everything to win and nothing to lose, says head coach Nayar
WPL 2026: Kapp picks three as disciplined Delhi Capitals restrict UP Warriorz to 122/8
WPL: DC shatter MI's hopes, seal Eliminator spot
Delhi Capitals beat UP Warriorz by 5 wickets to reach WPL Eliminator; Mumbai Indians knocked out
DC vs UPW WPL 2026: Delhi Capitals beat UP Warriorz by 5 wickets, seal Eliminator spot
UPW Vs DC, WPL 2026: Jemimah Rodrigues Powers Delhi Capitals Into Eliminator; Warriorz, Mumbai Indians KNOCKED OUT
WPL: Bowlers’ wiles and Jemimah’s calm steer Delhi Capitals past UP Warriorz to eliminator
