Delhi Capitals hold nerve to edge UP Warriorz in last-ball WPL thriller
Delhi Capitals secured their first victory of the Women’s Premier League 2026 in dramatic fashion, chasing down 155 off the final ball to defeat UP Warriorz by seven wickets in Navi Mumbai on Wednesday. In a contest that swung repeatedly, Delhi Capitals held their nerve under pressure to end a winless start to the season. The chase was anchored by an authoritative innings from Lizelle Lee, who continued her rich vein of form with a 67-run knock off 44 deliveries, laced with eight fours and three sixes. Lee followed up her 86 in the previous game, once again setting the tone at the top of the order. Despite Lee’s dominance, Delhi were taken deep as wickets at regular intervals slowed their progress. With the equation tight in the final over, Sophie Ecclestone delivered a disciplined spell, stretching the chase to the last ball. It was then that Laura Wolvaardt showed composure, striking the winning boundary to finish unbeaten on 25 and seal the result. UP Warriorz falter after late collapse Earlier, UP Warriorz appeared well …



