Delhi Capitals' Shafali Verma was adjudged the Player of the Match against UP Warriorz for her all-round performance, in which she collected 2/16 in four overs and later chipped in with a 32-ball 36. Image credit: BCCI
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Firstpost15-01-2026, 00:00

DC Clinch Thrilling Last-Ball Victory Over UPW, Open WPL 2026 Account

  • Delhi Capitals secured their first win of WPL 2026, defeating UP Warriorz by seven wickets in a last-ball thriller.
  • Lizelle Lee starred with a destructive 67 off 44 balls, including eight fours and three sixes, leading DC's chase.
  • Shafali Verma contributed 36 off 32 balls at the top, supporting Lee's explosive innings.
  • Laura Wolvaardt hit the winning runs on the final ball, securing the victory for Delhi Capitals.
  • UP Warriorz, led by Meg Lanning's 54, suffered an inexplicable batting collapse in the death overs, losing six wickets for just 24 runs.

Why It Matters: Delhi Capitals secured their first WPL 2026 win with a last-ball victory, powered by Lizelle Lee's brilliant 67.

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