UP Warriorz (UPW) secured a 33-run victory over Delhi Capitals (DC) in the
TATA Women's Premier League 2025. The match was held at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Chinelle Henry’s record-equalling half-century and four-wicket hauls from Kranti Goud and Grace Harris powered their win. Harris also claimed the first hat-trick of the season. UPW became the first team to defend a target successfully in eight matches this season.
Henry’s Explosive Knock Saves UPW
Henry rescued UPW with a blistering 23-ball 62. She equalled the record for the fastest fifty in WPL history, reaching the milestone in just 18 balls. Chasing 178, Jemimah Rodrigues fought hard with a 56 off 35 balls, but UPW’s young bowler Kranti Goud (4-25) and Grace Harris (4-15) ensured victory.
Delhi Capitals Opt to Field First
DC captain Meg Lanning won the toss and chose to field. UPW openers Vrinda Dinesh and Kiran Navgire survived early scares. However, Dinesh (4 off 7) fell after a successful review by DC. Kapp and Shikha Pandey tightened their grip, restricting UPW to 38/1 in the powerplay.
Niki Prasad grabbed two crucial catches, dismissing Navgire (17 off 20) and Deepti Sharma (13 off 19). Arundhati Reddy and Kapp struck timber to remove Shweta Sehrawat and Grace Harris. UPW stumbled to 87/5 in 13 overs.
Henry’s Heroics Lift UPW
DC missed chances, and Henry made them pay. She hammered eight sixes, including 24 runs off Pandey’s 17th over and 22 off Reddy’s 19th. UPW blasted 67 runs in the last four overs, posting 177/9.
UPW’s Bowling Dominates
UPW’s fielding gave DC lifelines. Shafali Verma survived two missed stumpings and dropped catches. However, Kranti Goud bowled Meg Lanning with a stunning inswinger and later dismissed Verma.
Rodrigues fought alone, scoring a gritty fifty. Goud struck again, removing Rodrigues and Jess Jonassen to become the second-youngest WPL player with a four-wicket haul.
Grace Harris Seals the Win with a Hat-Trick
Harris ended the match spectacularly with a hat-trick, dismissing Niki Prasad, Arundhati Reddy, and Minnu Mani. She caught Mani on the second attempt, becoming the third player to take a WPL hat-trick.
UP Warriorz (UPW): 177/9 (20)
Chinelle Henry 62(23), Tahlia McGrath 24(23), Kiran Navgire 17(20);
Jess Jonassen 4/31(4), Marizanne Kapp 2/18 (4)
Delhi Capitals (DC): 144 (19.3)
Jemimah Rodrigues 56(35), Shafali Verma 24(30), Niki Prasad 18(10);
Grace Harris 4/15(2.3), Kranti Gaud 4/25(4)
Player of the Match: Chinelle Henry
In the end, UPW won by 33 runs, showcasing their ability to defend the score. Chinelle Henry displayed fireworks that Delhi Capitals will remember for a long time. Grace Harris and Kranti Gaud bowled well, keeping Delhi Capitals under pressure throughout the match. Stay tuned with JUSZNEWS for regular updates !
