UP Won By 33 Runs: Henry And Harris Help UP’s For Their First Win

On February 22, 2025, the Delhi Capitals and UP Warriorz played their eighth game in the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 at Bengaluru's M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. This is UP Warriorz's first win in this tournament as they beat Delhi Capitals by 33 runs. 

Match Summary

Chinelle Henry’s Aggressive 62 Runs Inning, UP’s Made Score 177

UPW chose to bat first and finished their allocated 20 overs with a respectable total of 177 for 9. Chinelle Henry's outstanding effort, which featured her aggressive batting ability and a quick 62 off just 23 balls, contributed as the innings' backbone. 

Henry's innings gave the team the momentum they needed to overcome early losses and reach a high score. Although other batsmen' contributions were limited, the opposition faced a difficult target thanks to key middle and lower order partnerships.

Grace Harris’s 4 Wicket, Delhi Capitals All-Out Under 144

For chasing 177, DC had early difficulties in their chase. The UPW-W bowlers kept up constant pressure, which caused frequent wickets and slowed the pace of scoring. Grace Harris claimed four wickets. The middle order tried to steady the batting, but DC was bowled out for 144 in 19.3 overs, 33 runs short of the mark.

UP Warriorz First Win, Delhi Capitals Needs Focus Their batting Lineup

The win improves UPW-W's ranking in the tournament, showing their strategic knowledge and well-balanced team performance. Additionally, this win gave them more confidence going into their upcoming game against RCB on February 24.

On the other hand, in order to improve their chances in the upcoming games, DC-W will have to review their strategies and fix any mistakes in their batting lineup.