The 20th match of the WPL 2026 brings a high-stakes encounter to the BCA Stadium in Vadodara. For the Delhi Capitals, led by the energetic Jemimah Rodrigues, this is a must-win clash. Currently sitting at the 4th position, a victory here secures their spot in the Eliminator against Gujarat Giants.
On the other side, the UP Warriorz have endured a difficult season. Despite the tactical brilliance of legendary captain Meg Lanning (facing her former side), the Warriorz were the first team to be eliminated from playoff contention. However, with heavy hitters like Deandra Dottin and the world-class spin of Sophie Ecclestone, they remain dangerous “spoilers” who would love to end their campaign by denting Delhi’s championship dreams.
DC-W vs UP-W, WPL 2026: Match details
- Date and Time: February 01; 07:30 pm IST/ 2:00 pm GMT
- Venue: BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodra
DC-W vs UP-W, Head-to-Head Record in WPL
Matches played: 7| Delhi Capitals won: 2| UP Warriorz won: 5 | No result: 0
BCA Stadium Pitch Report
The BCA Stadium has quickly gained a reputation as a batter’s paradise. Expect a flat, hard deck that rewards stroke play and aggressive intent. The ball is expected to come onto the bat beautifully. The true bounce allows openers like Shafali Verma and Lizelle Lee to exploit the powerplay. Being a night match in Vadodara, dew is almost a certainty in the second innings. This makes gripping the ball difficult for spinners and generally favors the team batting second. Early on, pacers like Marizanne Kapp and Shikha Pandey might find a hint of swing. However, as the game progresses, spinners like Deepti Sharma and Sneh Rana will need to rely on clever variations as the surface offers limited natural turn.
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Squads:
UP Warriorz: Meg Lanning (c), Harleen Deol, Chloe Tryon, Deandra Dottin, Deepti Sharma, Kiran Navgire, Shweta Sehrwat (wk), Asha Sobhana, Sophie Ecclestone, Shikha Pandey, Kranti Gaud
Delhi Capitals: Shafali Verma, Lizelle Lee (wk), Laura Wolvaardt, Jemimah Rodrigues (c), Marizanne Kapp, Niki Prasad, Chinelle Henry, Sneh Rana, Minnu Mani, Shree Charani, Nandni Sharma
DC-W vs UP-W, WPL 2026: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- Delhi Capitals Women wins the toss and bowl first
- UP Warriorz Women’s powerplay score: 40-50
- UP Warriorz Women’s total score: 150-160
Case 2:
- UP Warriorz Women wins the toss and bowl first
- Delhi Capitals Women’s powerplay score: 50-60
- Delhi Capitals Women’s total score: 160-170
Match result: Team bowling first to win the match.
This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
