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Delhi Capitals Bowl First in Crucial WPL Clash Against UP Warriorz

Delhi Capitals won the toss and chose to field first in their critical final Women's Premier League group stage match against UP Warriorz. A victory will secure Delhi a playoff spot in the Eliminator, while a loss would likely see them eliminated due to Mumbai Indians' superior Net Run Rate. UP Warriorz, currently at the bottom of the table, retain a slim mathematical chance of qualifying but require an enormous winning margin. Captain Jemimah Rodrigues expressed confidence in her team's ability to perform under pressure.

Key Points: Delhi Capitals vs UP Warriorz: WPL Toss & Playoff Scenarios

  • Delhi must win to secure Eliminator spot
  • UP Warriorz need massive victory to qualify
  • Net Run Rate could decide Delhi's fate
  • Final league stage fixture before playoffs
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WPL: Delhi Capitals win toss, opt to field against UP Warriorz

Delhi Capitals opt to field in a must-win final WPL league match. A loss could knock them out, while UP Warriorz need a huge win to qualify.

"I know on the day our team plays the best cricket, nobody can defeat us. - Jemimah Rodrigues"

Vadodara, February 1

In the 20th fixture of the Women's Premier League, Delhi Capitals won the toss and decided to field against the UP Warriorz at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara on Sunday.

This is also the final league stage fixture before the playoffs. For Delhi, a win today would take them to 8 points and secure the final spot in the Eliminator against Gujarat Giants. However, if they lose, they will likely be knocked out because the Mumbai Indians have a better Net Run Rate.

While the UP Warriorz are at the bottom of the table with only 2 wins from 7 matches, they can still qualify if they beat Delhi by a massive margin of around 150 runs.

After winning the toss, Delhi Capitals skipper Jemimah Rodrigues said, "We will bowl first. I think the team's pretty motivated. As a captain, to be honest, it's an easy job to lead this team because they make me feel a lot at home. But yeah, I think the energy, the intensity, and the way we play our cricket is going to stay the same, and there's no more negotiable for that."

She added, "To be honest, it's always there in the back of the mind, but I think we play our best cricket when we keep things really simple, stuck to what's in our control, stuck to playing the best cricket we possibly can, and I know on the day our team plays the best cricket, nobody can defeat us. Yeah, 100%. I think over the last few weeks, I feel like I've grown a lot more than I've ever grown in the past. But I think, first, credit goes to my team, to the coach JV, our entire support staff, and the players, because they've taken a lot of the load off me. But at the same time, I think for me, every game has been such a big learning, and I think that's going to help me so much more in my cricketing career here."

Teams:

Delhi Capitals (Playing XI): Shafali Verma, Lizelle Lee(wicketkeeper), Laura Wolvaardt, Jemimah Rodrigues(captain), Marizanne Kapp, Chinelle Henry, Niki Prasad, Sneh Rana, Minnu Mani, Shree Charani, Nandni Sharma.

UP Warriorz (Playing XI): Meg Lanning (captain), Simran Shaikh, Harleen Deol, Deepti Sharma, Shipra Giri (wicketkeeper), Deandra Dottin, Charli Knott, Sophie Ecclestone, Asha Sobhana, Shikha Pandey, Kranti Gaud.

- ANI

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Sarah B
The pressure is immense. One bad over and they could be out. UP Warriorz have nothing to lose and can swing freely. Delhi's batting needs to be solid if they chase.
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Priya S
Jemimah's humility is so refreshing! Giving credit to the team and support staff shows true leadership. WPL is doing wonders for our women cricketers' confidence and growth. 🇮🇳
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Vikram M
UP needs to win by 150 runs? That's nearly impossible at this level. The article says "around 150 runs" but the math seems off. Their NRR is too poor. Delhi should qualify comfortably.
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Rohit P
Strong playing XI for Delhi. Shafali and Lee at the top can destroy any bowling. But UP has Lanning and Ecclestone... can't write them off. Should be a cracker!
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Michael C
Respectfully, while the league is great, the scheduling and these complicated qualification scenarios are a bit confusing for new fans. Hope they simplify it next season.
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Ananya R
So proud to see so many Indian players in key roles! Jemimah as captain, Shafali opening, Deepti for UP. The future is bright for women's cricket in India. Let's get that playoff spot!

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