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Henry, Harris Shine as UP Warriorz Secure First Win in WPL 2025
UP Warriorz Make History with a Commanding 33-Run Victory
UP Warriorz (UPW) secured their first win of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025, defeating Delhi Capitals by 33 runs in a thrilling encounter. The team also became the first in this season to successfully defend a total. Star performances from Chinelle Henry and Grace Harris were instrumental in UPW’s victory, with Henry’s explosive batting and Harris’s hat-trick ensuring a dominant finish.
Henry’s Blazing Knock Rescues UPW’s Innings
UPW, after electing to bat first, got off to a mixed start. Vrinda Dinesh struck an early boundary, but her partner Kiran Navgire was dropped twice before being dismissed for 7. Deepti Sharma struggled initially, taking 10 balls to open her account, while wickets kept tumbling at regular intervals.
A major turning point came when Chinelle Henry stepped onto the field. She delivered a stunning 62-run knock off just 23 balls, equaling the joint-fastest fifty in WPL history in just 18 balls. Her explosive hitting propelled UPW to a competitive total of 177/9 in their 20 overs. Sophie Ecclestone also played a supporting role, smashing crucial runs towards the end.
Middle-Order Collapse and Missed Chances
Despite Henry’s brilliance, UPW suffered a middle-order collapse, slipping from 61/2 to 89/6. Delhi Capitals’ bowlers capitalized on the situation, with Jess Jonassen taking four wickets for 31 runs. However, missed fielding opportunities cost Delhi dearly.
Delhi Capitals’ Chase Falters Despite Rodrigues’ Fifty
Chasing 178, Delhi Capitals struggled right from the start. Shafali Verma was dropped twice before finally being dismissed. Captain Meg Lanning fell early for just 5, while Jemimah Rodrigues tried to anchor the innings with a well-crafted 56 runs. Despite her efforts, wickets kept falling regularly, derailing Delhi’s chase.
Kranti Goud and Harris Star with the Ball
Kranti Goud was impressive with the ball, bagging a four-wicket haul. However, it was Grace Harris who stole the show by taking a dramatic hat-trick in the final overs, completely dismantling Delhi’s lower order. Her figures of 4/15 sealed a comfortable win for UPW as Delhi were bowled out for 144 in 19.3 overs.
Key Takeaways from the Match
- Record-Breaking Fifty: Chinelle Henry smashed the joint-fastest fifty in WPL history (18 balls).
- Harris’ Hat-Trick: Grace Harris became the first bowler of WPL 2025 to take a hat-trick.
- Missed Opportunities: Delhi Capitals dropped multiple crucial catches, which proved costly.
- UPW’s First Win: This was the first victory for UP Warriorz in WPL 2025, helping them gain momentum in the tournament.
What’s Next?
With this victory, UP Warriorz have opened their account in the WPL 2025 points table. They will look to build on this momentum in their upcoming fixtures. On the other hand, Delhi Capitals will need to regroup and work on their fielding issues before their next match.
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