WPL 2025: UP Warriorz Predicted Playing XI vs Delhi Capitals | Match 8 (UPW-W vs DC-W )
After the tremendous success in the first two seasons, the women's Premier League, which started on 14 February with the match between Royals Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Giants, featured exciting matches in the first week. The upcoming match will be between Delhi Capitals and UP Warriorz. Both teams played their last match against each other on 19 February and will play again on Saturday. This article will discuss the UP Warriorz playing XI against Delhi Capitals for the upcoming match on 22nd February.
After an amazing first week where we saw record-breaking chases to nail-biting thrillers, we also saw some low-scoring matches by the end of the week. Now it's time for the action of the second week of the women's Premier League, which will be played at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
Delhi Capitals is currently in the third position in the points table after winning two out of three matches in the season. On the other side, UP Warriorz has lost both the matches played so far in the season and is currently at the bottom of the points table.
| Role | Player | Specialty |
|---|---|---|
| Captain | Deepti Sharma | All-rounder |
| Opener | Chamari Athapaththu | Left-hand Bat |
| No. 3 | Tahlia McGrath | Right-hand Bat |
| No. 4 | Grace Harris | Right-hand Bat |
| No. 5 | Kiran Navgire | Right-hand Bat |
| No. 6 | Shweta Sehrawat | Right-hand Bat |
| No. 7 | Sophie Ecclestone | Left-arm Spin |
| No. 8 | Poonam Khemnar | Right-hand Bat |
| No. 9 | Rajeshwari Gayakwad | Left-arm Spin |
| No. 10 | Anjali Sarvani | Left-arm Medium |
| No. 11 | Saima Thakor | Right-arm Medium |
Top order
For the upcoming match in the addicted playing 11 of UP Warriors against Delhi capitals, dynamic batter Kiran Navgire will be opening with young and new exciting talent Vrindavan Dinesh. For the third position, Uma Chetry is expected to be part of the playing, along with the batting responsibilities, and she will be handling the wicketkeeper role.
Middle Order
UP Warriorz's middle order is their strongest section, led by captain Deepti Sharma, star overseas all-rounders Grace Harris and Tahila McGrath, and Chamari Athapaththu.
Lower order
Star all-rounder Sophie Ecclestone will be the key player in the lower order and will be responsible for finishing the innings along with the other players like Rajeshwari Gaykewd, Saima Tahkor and Anjali Sarvani.
Bowling
UP Warriorz's pace department will be led by Saima Thakor and Anjali Sarvani, while their spin department, which is one of their key strength, will be led by Sophie Ecclestone. Sophie has been the most economical bowler this season, with an economy rate of 5.87. She will also be getting the support of Rajeshwari Gaikwad and Deepti Sharma, who will be helping her in the middle overs.
UP Warriorz Squad For WPL 2025
| Category | Players |
|---|---|
| Captain | Deepti Sharma |
| Wicket-keeper | Uma Chetry |
| Batters | Kiran Navgire, Shweta Sehrawat, Vrinda Dinesh |
| All-rounders | Grace Harris, Tahlia McGrath, Chamari Athapaththu, Poonam Khemnar |
| Bowlers | Sophie Ecclestone, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Anjali Sarvani, Saima Thakor, Gouher Sultana, Alana King, Arushi Goel, Kranti Goud, Chinelle Henry |
UP Warriorz Schedule For WPL 2025
| Date | Match | Opponent | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 16, Sun | Match 3 | Gujarat Giants | Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara |
| Feb 19, Wed | Match 6 | Delhi Capitals | Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara |
| Feb 22, Sat | Match 8 | Delhi Capitals | M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| Feb 24, Mon | Match 9 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| Feb 26, Wed | Match 11 | Mumbai Indians | M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| Mar 3, Mon | Match 15 | Gujarat Giants | Ekana Stadium, Lucknow |
| Mar 6, Thu | Match 16 | Mumbai Indians | Ekana Stadium, Lucknow |
| Mar 8, Sat | Match 18 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Ekana Stadium, Lucknow |