Delhi Capital – DC Qualify for WPL Final: On March 21, 2023, Delhi Capitals Women played against UP Warriorz Women in the Women’s Premier League, and it was a thrilling match. Delhi Capitals won the toss and elected to field first.
The match took place at Brabourne stadium, Mumbai. It was the 20th match of the tournament, and both teams were looking to secure a win to qualify for the final.
UP Warriorz started their innings slowly, losing wickets at regular intervals. However, Tahlia McGrath played a brilliant knock of 58* off just 34 balls to take the team’s total to 138/6 in their allotted 20 overs.
Delhi Capitals bowlers did a good job of containing the opposition, with Alice Capsey being the pick of the bowlers. She picked up three crucial wickets for just 26 runs in her four overs.
DC Qualify for WPL Final, Won by 5 Wickets Against UP Warriorz Women | WPL 2023
In reply, Delhi Capitals got off to a decent start, with Alyssa Healy and Shweta Verma putting on 36 runs for the first wicket. However, Verma fell to Pooja Vastrakar in the sixth over, and soon after, Healy was stumped off Capsey’s bowling. Meg Lanning and Capsey then steadied the innings, with the former scoring 39 runs off 33 balls.
Capsey continued to impress with both bat and ball, as she smashed 34 runs off just 21 balls and picked up crucial wickets to lead her team to victory. She couldn’t believe her performance and was overjoyed as she ran towards Lanning after getting the wicket of Sophie Ecclestone. Delhi Capitals won the match by 5 wickets with 13 balls remaining and secured a place in the final.
The win was significant for Delhi Capitals as they had pipped Mumbai Indians to the top of the league table. It was a hard-fought victory for Delhi Capitals, and Alice Capsey’s all-round performance played a crucial role in the team’s success. Her performance in the tournament has been exceptional, and she has emerged as one of the top performers of the league.
It is worth mentioning that spinners had not played a significant role for Delhi Capitals in the tournament until this match. The team had relied heavily on their pace bowlers, but Capsey’s impressive bowling figures have given the team a new dimension. It was a smart move by the captain to bring Capsey on late in the innings, which worked in the team’s favor.
DC Qualify for WPL Final, Won by 5 Wickets Against UP Warriorz Women | WPL 2023
Overall, it was an entertaining match, with both teams fighting hard to secure a win. Delhi Capitals’ victory was well-deserved, and they will now be looking to carry their momentum into the final.
The Women’s Premier League has been a massive success, and it has provided a platform for women cricketers to showcase their skills. It has also helped in promoting women’s cricket in the country and encouraging more girls to take up the sport.
After a long and grueling tournament, the Delhi women’s cricket team has made it to the finals. They have shown immense talent and skill throughout the tournament, winning most of their matches with ease. The team has a great mix of experienced players and young talents who have been performing exceptionally well.
Now, the Delhi women’s team is eagerly waiting to know who their opponent will be in the finals. The other semi-final is going to be played between the UP Warriors Women and MI Women. Both teams have been playing good cricket, and it is going to be an exciting match.
DC Qualify for WPL Final, Won by 5 Wickets Against UP Warriorz Women | WPL 2023
The Delhi women’s team is well-prepared for the finals, and they are confident of putting up a great show. The team’s captain has been leading from the front, and the players have been practicing hard to make sure that they are fully prepared for the big game.
The final match is going to be a real test for the Delhi women’s team, and they are fully aware of the challenge that lies ahead. They are determined to give their best and make their supporters proud.
It remains to be seen whether the UP Warriors Women or MI Women will make it to the finals to face the Delhi women’s team. Whatever the outcome may be, it is going to be an exciting finale to a fantastic tournament.
The cricketing world is eagerly waiting to see which team will emerge as the champions of this prestigious tournament.
