WPL 2023 Highlights DC vs UPW: McGrath's Valiant Knock in Vain as Delhi Capitals Outclass UP Warriorz

Skipper Meg Lanning smashed her second consecutive half century and Jess Jonassen produced an all-round show as Delhi Capitals flexed their batting muscle for a 42-run win over UP Warriorz in the Women’s Premier League here on Tuesday. Lanning led from the front with an entertaining 70 off 42 balls as Delhi Capitals once again flaunted their firepower to reach 211 for four against UP Warriorz after being put in to bat.

Jess Jonassen, who hammered an unbeaten 42 off 20 balls, returned to take three wickets that shut the door on UP Warriorz, who ended at 169 for five in 20 overs. Tahlia McGrath delayed the inevitable with a stroke-filled 90 not out off 50 balls, the highest individual score in WPL thus far. It was Delhi’s second win in as many games while Warriorz suffered their first loss of the inaugural season.

Tahlia McGrath pushed the Delhi Capitals bowlers and fielders right till the final ball. She smashed unbeaten 90 runs but ended up on the losing side as UP Warriorz finished on 169/5. It was another clinical performance from Delhi Capitals especially in the batting department as every batter contributed well to help them cross 200. UP Warriorz did miss Grace Harris in the chase as McGrath played an outstanding knock but didn’t get much support from the other end. Delhi Capitals (211/4) beat UP Warriorz (169/5) by 42 runs

Big over for UP Warriorz – 18 runs came off it but the required run rate is more than double of it. Excellent knock from Tahlia McGrath so far as she is still finding ways to hit boundaries. UPW 155/5 in 19 overs

Tahlia McGrath is fighting a lone battle here but the Required Run Rate is now well over 36 and UP Warriorz look down and out with two overs to spare. McGrath is looking to hit the boundary on every ball and it will be crucial for them as the NRR will affect the points table in the later stage of the tournament. UPW 137/5 in 18 overs

OUT! It was bound to happen as the scoreboard pressure was too much. Devika Vaidya went for a big shot and was caught by Radha Yadav. It’s almost over for UP Warriorz and they need to score as much as possible to manage a better NRR. UPW 120/5 in 16.5 overs

Back-to-back tight overs from Delhi Capitals as the match is slipping away from UP Warriorz reach. 10 runs came off the last two overs as the required run rate is now over 24. Delhi Capitals bowlers just need to stick to their basics and they will have two points in their kitty at the end of game. UP 113/4 in 16 overs

100 up for UP Warriorz but Delhi Capitals hold a tight grip in this match. UP need a miraculous effort from here to upset Delhi Capitals. Tahila McGrath is keeping up with the NRR but she needs support from the end. 8 runs came off the last over. UPW 103/4 in 14 overs

Radha Yadav into the attack and Tahila McGrath smashed a massive six as 11 runs came off it. UP Warriorz need both batters to slam boundaries as it will be tough for only Tahila to take the team over the line. At the moment, Delhi are well ahead in the game. UPW 95/4 in 13 overs

Tahlia McGrath continues to find boundaries for her team as 12 runs came off Tara Norris’ over. Devika Vaidya is also looking in good touch but it’s an uphill task from here as the required run rate is now 16. UPW 84/4 in 12 overs

OUT! WHAT A CATCH! Radha Yadav grabs a stunner to send Deepti Sharma back to the pavilion. It was a poor batting performance from Deepti as she struggled to find boundary and the dot ball pressure was also mounting on her at the same time. UPW 71/4 in 10.1 overs

Tahila McGrath is finding boundaries at regular intervals here to puts some pressure on the Delhi Capitals bowlers. 8 runs came off the last over. UPW 71/3 in 10 overs

Tahlia McGrath puts her foot on the accelerator and UP Warriorz need it desperately. 12 runs came off the last over as McGrath hits a six and a four to put pressure on Jess Jonassen a bit. The required run rate is well over 13 at the moment. UPW 63/3 in 9 overs

Alice Capsey into the attack and she delivered a tidy 5-run over. Deepti Sharma has already played many dot balls so far and now she has to put her foot on the accelerator to take the game closer to Delhi Capitals. UPW 51/3 in 8 overs

Tahlia McGrath hits a couple of boundaries in the last over as Tara Norris gave away 13 runs from her first over. Deepti Sharma also hit one as UP Warriorz are looking to bounce back in the game now but they have lost too many wickets and they have also put Grace Harris on the bench. UPW 46/3 in 7 overs

OUT! Marizanne Kapp ends Shewta Sehrawat’s misery here as she departs for just 1. UP Warriorz are in massive trouble here as they have now lost their top-order inside powerplay while chasing a mammoth 212-run target. UPW 31/3 in 4.2 overs

OUT! Jess Jonassen strikes again as Kiran Navgire fails to continue her good form with the bat. The Indian batter departs for 2 in search of a boundary on the second ball she faced. Poor shot selection as UP in trouble now. UPW 31/2 in 3.5 overs

OUT! MASSIVE WICKET! Alyssa Healy who was looking in good form threw her wicket away. She charged down the ground and edged the ball in the air as Radha Yadav took an easy catch. It was not needed as she slammed a four, one ball back. Jess Jonassen is elevated to get the better of her Australian teammate. UPW 29/1 in 3.3 overs

A fine over from Marizanne Kapp as only three runs came off it. Shweta Sehrawat has played just 4 balls now but the pressure is on her now to play a big shot to break the shackles. UPW 25/0 in 3 overs

Alyssa Healy is in no mood to show any respect for the bowlers and looking to punish every loose delivery coming her way. Meanwhile, her opening partner Shewta Sehrawat is yet to open her account. 13 runs came off the second over. UPW 22/0 in 2 overs

Alyssa Healy started the chase on the best possible note with back-to-back boundaries. The Aussie start failed to score big in the first match but tonight her team desperately need her to play a big knock to give them a chance in this mamoth chase. UPW 9/0 in 1 over