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News1825-01-2026, 00:40

Delhi Capitals Soar to 2nd Place in WPL 2026; Nandni Sharma Claims Purple Cap

  • Delhi Capitals defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru by seven wickets in Vadodara, ending RCB's unbeaten streak in WPL 2026.
  • DC chased down 110 runs with 4.2 overs to spare, moving to second place on the points table and significantly improving their Net Run Rate.
  • Laura Wolvaardt scored an unbeaten 42, and captain Jemimah Rodrigues added 24, contributing to a crucial 52-run partnership.
  • Nandni Sharma of Delhi Capitals grabbed the Purple Cap, becoming the leading wicket-taker with 13 wickets after her 3/26 performance against RCB.
  • Phoebe Litchfield of UP Warriorz holds the Orange Cap with 243 runs, while Smriti Mandhana climbed to third position with 230 runs.

Why It Matters: Delhi Capitals secured a crucial win, moving to second in WPL 2026, while Nandni Sharma leads wicket-takers.

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