WPL 2025: Niki Prasad Takes Over for Radha Yadav as DC Wins Toss and Opts to Bowl First Against UP Warriorz
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Synopsis
In the 2025 WPL match between Delhi Capitals and UP Warriorz, Niki Prasad replaces Radha Yadav in the playing XI. Delhi won the toss and chose to bowl first at Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara. Both teams aim to secure a win after recent losses.
Key Takeaways
- Niki Prasad replaces Radha Yadav.
- Delhi Capitals won the toss.
- They chose to bowl first against UP Warriorz.
- This is the final match at Kotambi Stadium this season.
- Both teams seek redemption after losses.
Vadodara, Feb 19 (NationPress) Batter Niki Prasad has taken the place of left-arm spin all-rounder Radha Yadav in the starting lineup as Delhi Capitals won the toss and chose to bowl first against UP Warriorz in the sixth match of WPL 2025 at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara.
This match marks the final game at this venue for the season, compelling both DC and UPW to aim for a victory after suffering defeats in their previous matches.
Upon winning the toss, Meg Lanning stated that her choice to bowl first was influenced by the trend of teams winning when batting second. “This strategy has been effective thus far; we must make early breakthroughs against a formidable opponent,” she remarked.
“Our squad has substantial depth, and while our last performance wasn’t ideal, we are determined to come back strong today. We aim to enhance our game, and there’s a lot we can improve on, which excites us,” she added.
On the other side, UP Warriorz captain Deepti Sharma expressed her preference to bowl first as well, revealing that pace bowling all-rounder Chinelle Henry and left-arm spinner Rajeshwari Gayakwad are stepping in for leg-spinner Alana King and pacer Saima Thakor. Chinelle, representing the West Indies, is making her WPL debut as an injury replacement for regular captain Alyssa Healy.
“We would have opted to bowl first too, but we need to set a competitive total to defend. With every game, we gain experience and learning, which is beneficial for women’s cricket,” she stated.
Playing XIs
Delhi Capitals: Shafali Verma, Meg Lanning (captain), Jemimah Rodrigues, Marizanne Kapp, Annabel Sutherland, Niki Prasad, Sarah Bryce (wk), Jess Jonassen, Shikha Pandey, Arundhati Reddy, and Minnu Mani
UP Warriorz: Kiran Navgire, Vrinda Dinesh, Uma Chetry (wk), Deepti Sharma (captain), Tahlia McGrath, Grace Harris, Chinelle Henry, Shweta Sehrawat, Sophie Ecclestone, Kranti Goud, and Rajeshwari Gayakwad
