Lizelle Lee and Shafali Verma’s strong performances led Delhi Capitals to their first victory under captain Jemimah Rodrigues in the Women’s Premier League 2026. They defeated UP Warriorz by seven wickets in a thrilling match at the Dr DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. Laura Wolvaardt’s composed finish sealed the win for Delhi in the final over of the chase.
Delhi’s success was attributed to their disciplined bowling, with Shafali Verma, Marizanne Kapp, and Shree Charani restricting UP Warriorz to 154 for 8 runs. Meg Lanning and Harleen Deol’s notable contributions for Warriorz were not enough to secure a win, as a strategic error by head coach Abhishek Nayar led to a collapse in their momentum.
In pursuit of 155 runs, Lizelle Lee and Shafali Verma set the tone for Delhi’s chase with a strong partnership. Despite losing Verma’s wicket, Lee continued her aggressive batting, scoring a quick half-century before departing for 67 runs. Laura Wolvaardt and Jemimah Rodrigues played crucial roles in steering Delhi towards victory in a tense finish.
The match came down to the wire in the final over, with Sophie Ecclestone defending six runs for Delhi. A dramatic finish saw Wolvaardt’s unbeaten 25 off 24 balls secure the win for the Capitals, overcoming another last-over scare and clinching a seven-wicket victory.
