Delhi to face UP in do-or-die clash on Thursday:Jemimah, Lanning eye Eliminator berth in WPL 2026; winner to face Gujarat on Feb 3

The final group-stage match of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 will see Delhi Capitals take on UP Warriorz at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara. The high-stakes encounter is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM, with the toss set for 7:00 PM. With a playoff spot on the line, the match promises intense action. The clash is a virtual knockout, as the winner will qualify for the Eliminator and face Gujarat Giants on Thursday, while the losing side will bow out of the tournament. Both teams remain in contention, making this a crucial do-or-die contest. Delhi Capitals currently sit fourth on the points table with 6 points from 7 matches, having secured three wins. UP Warriorz, on the other hand, are at the bottom with 4 points. Net run rate could play a decisive role, with Delhi holding a clear advantage at -0.164 compared to UP’s -1.146. All eyes will be on which side keeps their playoff hopes alive. DC vs UPW, 20th match, match details Date Time: 1 February, 07:30 PM Venue: Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara How to follow: Jio Hotstar/ Star Sports Network/ Bhaskar English app DC vs UPW, head-to-head records in WPL Delhi Capitals and UP Warriorz have faced each other six times in the Women’s Premier League so far. Delhi hold the upper hand with four victories, while UP Warriorz have won two matches. None of their encounters have ended in a tie or produced a no-result. (Need to be verified from Hindi) Top performers of Delhi Capitals in WPL 2026 Lizelle Lee has been impressive with the bat, scoring 238 runs in 7 matches at a strike rate of 138.55, with a top score of 86 and two half-centuries. On the bowling front, Nandni Sharma has starred, picking up 14 wickets in 7 games at an economy of 6.07, with best figures of 5 for 33. Top performers of UP Warriorz in WPL 2026 Meg Lanning has led from the front with the bat, scoring 248 runs in 7 matches at a strike rate of 185.88, including two half-centuries and a top score of 70. With the ball, Sophie Ecclestone has claimed 6 wickets in 7 games, maintaining an economy rate of 7.95, with best figures of 2 for 22. Kotambi Stadium, pitch report The BCA Stadium pitch is likely to favour batters, especially once the initial movement with the new ball fades. Scoring should become easier as the innings progress. However, later on in the middle overs after the powerplay, the pitch could help spinners, adding another dimension to the contest. Vadodara weather report Sunday is expected to be warm with temperatures around 32°C. There is only a slight 5% chance of precipitation, suggesting dry playing conditions. Humidity levels will remain moderate at 56%, while winds are forecast to blow at around 10 km/h. DC vs UPW, probable playing XI Delhi Capitals: Shafali Varma, Lizelle Lee (wk), Laura Wolvaardt, Jemimah Rodrigues (c), Marizanne Kapp, Chinelle Henry, Niki Prasad, Sneh Rana, Minnu Mani, Shree Charani, Nandni Sharma: UP Warriorz: Meg Lanning (c), Kiran Navgire, Phoebe Litchfield, Harleen Deol, Chloe Tryon, Deepti Sharma, Shweta Shehrawat (wk), Asha Sobhana, Sophie Ecclestone, Shiukha Pandey, Kranti Goud