The Vadodara leg of the Girls’s Premier League (WPL) concludes with Delhi Capitals (DC) going through UP Warriorz on the Kotambi Worldwide Stadium on Wednesday.
Meg Lanning’s facet had a shaky begin to the season. The Capitals narrowly secured a two-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians of their opener however have been then handed a humbling defeat by defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
RCB dominated final 12 months’s runners-up, securing an eight-wicket win with a commanding efficiency in each batting and bowling. DC’s misfiring center order did not construct substantial partnerships, leading to a modest whole of 141. Jemimah Rodrigues and Sarah Bryce have been the one batters who seemed in good contact.
Returning all-rounder Marizanne Kapp struggled to seek out her rhythm, managing simply 12 off 13 balls and conceding 27 runs in two overs. Jess Jonassen proved costly with the ball, leaking 37 runs in her four-over spell.
The Capitals shall be keen to show issues round towards the Warriorz, a staff they maintain a 3-1 benefit over in earlier encounters.
UP Warriorz, too, is seeking to bounce again after a six-wicket defeat to Gujarat Giants in its opening match. Batting first, the facet crumbled beneath strain, failing to place up a aggressive whole. New skipper Deepti Sharma anchored the innings with a composed 39 off 27 balls, whereas wicketkeeper Uma Chetry contributed 24. Nevertheless, Gujarat’s Priya Mishra ripped via the center order.
Key gamers from final season, Tahlia McGrath and Grace Harris, did not make an impression, departing for single-digit scores.
Defending 143, UP’s bowlers made early inroads with two fast wickets, however the Giants quickly regained management. Sophie Ecclestone impressed with the ball, ending with figures of two for 16, whereas debutant Alana King endured a forgettable outing.
With each side coming off defeats, they are going to be determined to go to Bengaluru with factors on the board.