The playoff race of WPL 2026 has reached its most dramatic stage. After RCB-W and GG-W sealed their qualification, only one playoff spot remains, and three teams are still in contention. This makes Match 20 between Delhi Capitals Women and UP Warriorz Women a virtual knockout.
Delhi Capitals Women are in a do-or-die situation. With 6 points and a negative NRR (-0.164), DC-W must win this match to stay alive. A defeat will eliminate them and send Mumbai Indians Women into the playoffs.a
UP Warriorz Women also have a mathematical chance, but it depends on a huge victory margin to boost their NRR, which makes their task extremely difficult.
The match will be played at BCA Stadium, Vadodara, on Sunday at 7:30 PM IST.
DC-W vs UPW-W Match Details
| Match Info | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Women’s Premier League 2026 |
| Match | Delhi Capitals Women vs UP Warriorz Women, Match 20 |
| Date | Sunday, 1 February 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara |
Match Context & Scenario
Delhi Capitals Women (DC-W)
DC-W have been inconsistent but still control their fate. A win here will knock both MI-W and UPW-W out and secure DC-W a playoff berth. Their batting lineup has looked solid in patches, and they will rely heavily on their top order and all-rounders.
Key Points
- Must-win match
- Better balance than UPW-W
- Won previous meeting vs UPW-W
UP Warriorz Women (UPW-W)
UPW-W’s campaign derailed after the injury to Phoebe Litchfield, which disrupted their batting combination. The team has struggled in the last two matches and now needs a record-breaking win to stay in contention.
Key Concerns
- Fragile middle order
- Back-to-back heavy defeats
- NRR pressure
Head-to-Head Record
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| Delhi Capitals Women | 5 |
| UP Warriorz Women | 2 |
| No Result | 0 |
Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
|---|---|
| Delhi Capitals Women | W, L, W, W, L |
| UP Warriorz Women | L, W, W, L, L |
Weather & Pitch Report – Vadodara
Weather
- Temperature: 24–26°C
- Humidity: 55–65%
- Rain: 5% chance
Pitch
- Batting-friendly surface
- Spinners effective in middle overs
- Chasing teams have advantage
- Expected 1st innings score: 160–170
BCA Stadium, Vadodara – T20 Stats
| Record | Stats |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 14 |
| Bat First Wins | 6 |
| Bat Second Wins | 8 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 160–170 |
| Highest Score | 202/4 |
| Lowest Score | 117/8 |
Predicted Playing XI
UP Warriorz Women
- Meg Lanning (c)
- Deepti Sharma
- Amy Jones (wk)
- Harleen Deol
- Chloe Tryon
- Shweta Sehrawat
- Simran Shaikh
- Sophie Ecclestone
- Asha Sobhana Joy
- Shikha Pandey
- Kranti Gaud
Delhi Capitals Women
- Shafali Verma
- Lizelle Lee (wk)
- Laura Wolvaardt
- Jemimah Rodrigues (c)
- Marizanne Kapp
- Chinelle Henry
- Niki Prasad
- Sneh Rana
- Minnu Mani
- Shree Charani
- Nandni Sharma
Dream11 Fantasy Tips
Small League (Safe Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- Shafali Verma
- Meg Lanning
- Lizelle Lee
- Sophie Ecclestone
Grand League (Risky Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- Marizanne Kapp
- Deepti Sharma
- Chinelle Henry
- Chloe Tryon
Match Prediction – Who Will Win?
Delhi Capitals Women clearly hold the upper hand. They defeated UPW-W earlier this season and have a stronger batting core. UPW-W’s momentum has dropped sharply after Litchfield’s injury, and their middle order has failed under pressure.
DC-W know exactly what is at stake and are unlikely to repeat the mistakes of their previous match.
Predicted Winner: Delhi Capitals Women
Injury Update
| Team | Status |
|---|---|
| Delhi Capitals Women | No injury updates |
| UP Warriorz Women | No injury updates |
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