Skipper Meg Lanning praised her bowlers for their effort in taking the game down to the final delivery as Delhi Capitals clinched a seven-wicket victory over UP Warriorz in Navi Mumbai. Lizelle Lee’s impressive 67 and Shafali Verma’s all-round performance set the stage for Delhi Capitals’ first win under captain Jemimah Rodrigues, surviving a tense last-over finish. Lanning acknowledged the smart use of slower balls by Delhi Capitals while appreciating her team’s resilience till the end.
Lanning, despite losing the toss, led from the front with 54 runs, supported by Harleen Deol’s 47 off 36 balls. She expressed satisfaction in contributing runs but wished to have stayed longer at the crease, aiming to build on such innings in future matches. UP Warriorz faced a setback when head coach Abhishek Nayar’s decision to retire Deol after the 17th over led to a collapse, affecting their momentum and run-scoring ability.
Explaining the tactical move of retiring Deol, Lanning emphasized the team’s strategy to maximize the death overs. Despite the decision not yielding the desired outcome in that match, she defended it as a choice made in the team’s best interest. Lanning clarified that Deandra Dottin’s absence was a strategic decision to optimize match-ups, with Chloe Tryon effectively fulfilling her role in the game.
Looking ahead, Lanning emphasized the need to swiftly move on, focusing on the positives from the match and gearing up for the challenge against the star-studded Mumbai Indians. She highlighted the team’s confidence from the game’s conclusion and expressed eagerness for the upcoming clash.
