DC vs UPW Match 20 Results

5:59 PM IST DC overcame the wobble - Laura Wolvaardt struck a flurry of boundaries that helped set Delhi free, even as Shafali continued to search for fluency. With the Capitals seemingly in control at 84/1, a sudden wobble saw them slide to 101/5. What they needed were calm heads, and none was calmer than skipper Jemimah Rodrigues, who guided her side home with composure.

5:55 PM IST What might have been for the Warriorz - It was a laboured stay for Shafali Verma, while her opening partner Lizelle Lee could not make much of an impact. Powerplay bowling had been one of the concerns for UP Warriorz this season, but they were much improved on the night through Deandra Dottin and Shikha Pandey. One can only wonder how things might have unfolded had either of the two regulation chances offered by Laura Wolvaardt been taken, especially with Shafali struggling at the other end.

5:51 PM IST And then there were three - A journey that began on 9th January with 5 teams is now down to 3, with the Mumbai Indians and the UP Warriorz bowing out. This is the first time in WPL history that MI have failed to reach the playoffs, while UPW, who made the playoffs in the inaugural season, have missed out in each edition since. Up next is the Eliminator on Tuesday, 3rd February, where the Gujarat Giants will take on the Delhi Capitals here in Vadodara. The winner of that encounter will square off against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the summit clash on 5th February. The first ball of the Eliminator will be bowled at 7.30 pm IST (2 pm GMT), but as always, you can join us early for the build-up. Until then, take care and goodbye

5:46 PM IST Marizanne Kapp is the Player of the Match - While she was uncharacteristically expensive, Kapp picked up three crucial wickets, finishing with figures of 3/30 in her four overs. Marizanne admits it is difficult to be completely satisfied when one aspect of her game is not quite there, but says the win and qualification matter most. She is pleased to have contributed at an important moment and feels bowling later in the innings can work in her favour. Kapp adds that picking up early wickets in the powerplay gives any side a strong chance of winning, and she is happy to have made those breakthroughs. Believes that pressure is always there, especially as an international leading the bowling attack. While she may not have taken as many wickets as she would have liked earlier in the tournament, she stresses that as long as the team keeps winning, she is content.

5:41 PM IST UPW's batting effort - Earlier, after the toss went their way, DC could not have asked for a better start, with Meg Lanning falling on the very first ball of the game. Charli Knott and Deepti Sharma looked to throw caution to the wind, but their stays were cut short, and no partnership of substance developed. Losing three wickets inside the powerplay, UP Warriorz never quite recovered. A late cameo from Shikha Pandey helped the Warriorz scrape their way to 122.

5:40 PM IST The captain of the Delhi Capitals - Jemimah Rodrigues says that they were always assured that they were a good side. Adds that for today's game, everyone was calm. She mentions that T20 cricket is never easy for the bowlers and their bowlers have done well so far. Adds that they always stick to their strengths and ends by saying that it was all about winning today, and they never thought about the run rate.