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WPL 2025: Delhi Capitals win toss, opt to bowl against UP Warriorz

ANI February 19, 2025 216 views

The Women's Premier League 2025 witnessed an intriguing match as Delhi Capitals won the toss and elected to bowl against UP Warriorz in Vadodara. DC captain Meg Lanning explained their strategic decision to field first, hoping to make early breakthroughs against a challenging opponent. UP Warriorz, still searching for their first win, made two changes to their lineup, including Chinelle Henry's debut. Both teams are looking to improve their performance and gain momentum in the tournament.

"We will bowl first. That has worked well so far." - Meg Lanning, DC Captain
Vadodara, February 19: Delhi Capitals captain Meg Lanning won the toss and opted to bowl against UP Warriorz in the ongoing Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 on Wednesday.

Key Points

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Delhi Capitals seek redemption after RCB loss

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UP Warriorz hunting first season win

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Chinelle Henry makes debut

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Tactical toss decision by Lanning

DC started their campaign with a win over Mumbai Indians. However, their winning momentum was stolen away by the defending champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, in their second game of the season. On the other hand, UP Warriorz are still in search of their first win of the season after they lost their opener against the Gujarat Giants. Before the toss, Chinnelle Henry received her maiden cap for the UP Warriorz.

After winning the toss, DC captain Meg Lanning said, "We will bowl first. That has worked well so far, we'll have to make early inroads against a challenging opposition. We've got good depth in our squad, the l;ast match wasn't our best, we'll come hard today. We're looking to improve, we can do a lot of things better and we're excited. Nikki Prasad comes in place of Radha Yadav."

UP Warriroz skipper Deepti Sharma said during the time of the toss, "We would have bowled first as well. Need to get a good total which we can defend. The more matches you play, the more experience and learning are always there. It's very good for women's cricket (on this match being the 50th WPL game) - two changes for us, Alana King and Saima Thakor miss out, Chinelle Henry and Rajeshwari Gayakwad are in."

Delhi Capitals (Playing XI): Shafali Verma, Meg Lanning(c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Marizanne Kapp, Annabel Sutherland, Niki Prasad, Sarah Bryce(w), Jess Jonassen, Shikha Pandey, Arundhati Reddy, Minnu Mani

UP Warriorz (Playing XI): Kiran Navgire, Vrinda Dinesh, Uma Chetry(w), Deepti Sharma(c), Tahlia McGrath, Grace Harris, Chinelle Henry, Shweta Sehrawat, Sophie Ecclestone, Kranti Goud, Rajeshwari Gayakwad.

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