WPL 2025: Lanning, Sutherland, & Kapp Shine as DC Triumph Over UPW by Seven Wickets
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Synopsis
In a thrilling match at Kotambi Stadium, Delhi Capitals secured a seven-wicket victory over UP Warriorz. Captain Meg Lanning's 69 runs, along with unbeaten contributions from Annabel Sutherland and Marizanne Kapp, ensured a successful chase of 167 runs, highlighting the team's strong performance in WPL 2025.
Key Takeaways
- Meg Lanning scored a brilliant 69 runs.
- Annabel Sutherland and Marizanne Kapp remained unbeaten.
- DC chased down 167 runs with a ball to spare.
- Kiran Navgire's explosive innings set a good foundation for UPW.
- UPW's fielding errors proved costly in the match.
Vadodara, Feb 19 (NationPress) Skipper Meg Lanning showcased her brilliance with a stunning 69 runs as Delhi Capitals secured a seven-wicket victory over UP Warriorz in the sixth match of WPL 2025 at Kotambi Stadium on Wednesday. Alongside her, Annabel Sutherland and Marizanne Kapp contributed with solid unbeaten scores of 41 and 29 respectively, guiding DC to chase down the target successfully.
After a fiery fifty from Kiran Navgire, who scored 51 off just 27 deliveries, and solid contributions from Shweta Sehrawat (37 off 33) and Chinelle Henry (33 off 15), UP Warriorz set a challenging total of 166/7. However, Meg's foundational innings, which included 12 boundaries struck in 49 balls, ensured a strong start for DC’s chase.
Following Meg's departure, Annabel and Marizanne stepped up to finish the game with a ball to spare, capitalizing on UPW's lackluster fielding performance, which allowed them to climb to second place on the points table.
DC's chase kicked off with Shafali Verma aggressively hitting boundaries, but her innings ended prematurely for 26 runs. Meg continued to impress with her elegant strokes, reaching her fifty before being bowled out. Despite the pressure mounting with 32 runs needed off the last 18 balls, Marizanne's calm approach and Annabel's hitting prowess saw DC through, concluding the Vadodara leg of the tournament on a high note.
Earlier, Kiran Navgire's explosive batting, which included six fours and three sixes, set the tone for UPW, but after her wicket, DC's bowlers tightened their grip, taking four wickets for just 16 runs. Solid partnerships towards the end helped UPW reach a respectable total, but they fell short against a determined DC side.
Summary of Scores: UP Warriorz 166/7 (Kiran Navgire 51, Shweta Sehrawat 37; Annabel Sutherland 2-26, Minnu Mani 1-16) lost to Delhi Capitals 167/3 in 19.5 overs (Meg Lanning 69, Annabel Sutherland 41 not out; Grace Harris 1-11, Deepti Sharma 1-27) by seven wickets.
