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WPL 2026: Delhi Capitals Storm into Eliminator, Defending Champs MI Knocked Out!
Summary: A masterclass in clinical cricket saw Delhi Capitals Women (DCW) dismantle UP Warriorz by 5 wickets. Led by Marizanne Kapp's lethal pace and Laura Wolvaardt’s elegance, Delhi has officially booked a date with Gujarat Giants in the Eliminator, ending Mumbai Indians' playoff dreams.
The Fortress of Vadodara: DCW Prove Their Championship Pedigree
In a "win-or-go-home" scenario for the playoff race, the Delhi Capitals Women delivered a statement performance at the BCA Stadium. This victory wasn't just about two points; it was a tactical demolition that reshaped the WPL 2026 points table, confirming the final three: RCB, Gujarat Giants, and Delhi Capitals.
The Kapp-Sized Hurricane
Winning the toss and bowling first, Delhi’s blueprint was clear: early pressure. Chinelle Henry set the tone by removing the legendary Meg Lanning for a duck on the very first ball-a moment that sent shockwaves through the UPW dugout.
However, it was Marizanne Kapp (3/30) who acted as the wrecking ball. She extracted bounce and movement off the surface, removing the set Deepti Sharma and the explosive Deandra Dottin in quick succession. UPW found themselves gasping at 122/8, saved only by a spirited late-order flourish from Shikha Pandey, who smashed 23* off just 13 balls against her former side.
Wolvaardt’s Grace, Jemimah’s Grit
The chase began with precision. Laura Wolvaardt (47 off 36) looked in "touch-and-go" rhythm, piercing the gaps with surgical accuracy. Alongside Shafali Verma, she put on a 73-run masterclass that took the sting out of the chase.
A mid-innings hiccup-triggered by Deepti Sharma’s double strike-saw the Capitals lose 3 wickets for just 17 runs. The tension was palpable, but skipper Jemimah Rodrigues (34* off 18) remained the calmest person in Vadodara. With a strike rate of 188.89, she dismantled the death overs to ensure DC reached the target with 8 balls to spare.
WPL 2026 Playoff Scenario: The Road to the Trophy
With this result, the defending champions Mumbai Indians (MIW) are officially eliminated. The stage is now set for a blockbuster Eliminator on February 3rd.
| Match | Teams | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Eliminator | Gujarat Giants vs Delhi Capitals | Vadodara |
| Final | RCB Women vs Winner of Eliminator | Vadodara |
"We knew the stakes. It was about staying in the moment and executing the basics. See you in the Eliminator!" - Jemimah Rodrigues, DCW Captain.
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