DEL-W vs UP-W Dream11 Prediction: WPL 2025 Match 8, Team Updates & Playing 11

Published on: February 21, 2025

DEL-W vs UP-W Dream11 Prediction: WPL 2025 Match 8, Team Updates & Playing 11

DEL-W vs UP-W Dream11 Prediction & Match Preview

TATA Women’s Premier League 2025 – Match 8

The 8th match of the TATA Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 will feature Delhi Capitals Women (DEL-W) vs UP Warriorz Women (UP-W) at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru on 22nd February 2025 at 7:30 PM IST.

Delhi Capitals Women have been in good form, winning two out of their three matches so far. On the other hand, UP Warriorz Women are struggling, having lost both of their games. This match will be crucial for both teams—Delhi Capitals will aim to continue their dominance, while UP Warriorz will be desperate to register their first win.

Match Info: DEL-W vs UP-W

• Fixture: Delhi Capitals Women vs UP Warriorz Women, Match 8
• League: TATA Women’s Premier League 2025
• Venue: M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
• Date & Time: 22nd February 2025, 7:30 PM IST
• Stadium Capacity: 40,000

Pitch Report – M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

The M.Chinnaswamy Stadium is known for its batting-friendly surface, especially in the second innings. The short boundaries make it easier for batters to clear the ropes. However, as the match progresses, spinners come into play due to the dry nature of the pitch.
• Batting Advantage: The pitch favors batters, especially in the second innings. A score of 160+ is considered competitive.
• Bowling Support: Spinners get more assistance in the second innings, while pacers need to rely on variations.
• Toss Factor: The team winning the toss is likely to bowl first, considering the advantage of chasing on this pitch.

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Toss Prediction: UP Warriorz Women to win the toss and opt to bowl first.

Team News – DEL-W vs UP-W

Delhi Capitals Women (DEL-W) Team News:

• Delhi Capitals Women won their last match against UP Warriorz Women by 7 wickets.
• Meg Lanning (C) and Shafali Verma will open the innings.
• Jemimah Rodrigues, Marizanne Kapp, and Annabel Sutherland will strengthen the middle-order.
• Meg Lanning and Annabel Sutherland were the standout performers in the last match, scoring 69 and 41 runs respectively.
• All-rounders Jess Jonassen, Marizanne Kapp, and Annabel Sutherland will play key roles.
• Radha Yadav and Jess Jonassen will lead the spin attack.
• Annabel Sutherland picked up 2 wickets in the previous match.
• Pace attack: Annabel Sutherland, Shikha Pandey, Arundhati Reddy, and Marizanne Kapp.

UP Warriorz Women (UP-W) Team News:

• UP Warriorz Women lost their last game against Delhi Capitals Women by 7 wickets.
• Kiran Navgire and Grace Harris will open the batting.
• Deepti Sharma (C), Tahlia McGrath, and Shweta Sehrawat will form the middle order.
• Kiran Navgire (51), Shweta Sehrawat (37), and Chinelle Henry (33) were the top scorers in the last match.
• Grace Harris, Deepti Sharma, and Tahlia McGrath will play key all-rounder roles.
• Spin attack: Deepti Sharma, Alana King, Sophie Ecclestone, and Rajeshwari Gayakwad.
• Pace attack: Kranti Goud and Saima Thakor.

Injury & Availability News:
• No major injury updates yet.

Match Preview – DEL-W vs UP-W

This match is important for both teams. Delhi Capitals Women have had a strong start to the season, winning 2 out of 3 matches, while UP Warriorz Women are yet to win a game.

Delhi Capitals have a well-balanced team with strong batters, quality all-rounders, and experienced bowlers. Their top-order batting is their biggest strength, with Meg Lanning and Shafali Verma in great form. The middle order is also stable with Jemimah Rodrigues and Marizanne Kapp. Their bowling attack, led by Jess Jonassen and Annabel Sutherland, has been effective.

On the other hand, UP Warriorz Women have struggled in both departments. While Kiran Navgire and Grace Harris have performed well with the bat, their bowling unit hasn’t been able to defend totals. They need a strong all-round performance to turn their campaign around.

Probable Playing 11 – DEL-W vs UP-W

Delhi Capitals Women (DEL-W):

1. Meg Lanning (C)
2. Shafali Verma
3. Jemimah Rodrigues
4. Annabel Sutherland
5. Jess Jonassen
6. Marizanne Kapp
7. Sarah Bryce (WK)
8.Shikha Pandey
9. Radha Yadav
10. Arundhati Reddy
11. Minnu Mani

UP Warriorz Women (UP-W):

1. Uma Chetry (WK)
2. Vrinda Dinesh
3. Grace Harris
4. Deepti Sharma (C)
5. Tahlia McGrath
6. Kiran Navgire
7. Shweta Sehrawat
8. Sophie Ecclestone
9. Alana King
10. Saima Thakor
11. Kranti Goud

Key Players – DEL-W vs UP-W

Delhi Capitals Women:

• Meg Lanning – Experienced captain, strong top-order batter.
• Shafali Verma – Aggressive opener, capable of quick runs.
• Annabel Sutherland – All-rounder, contributes with both bat and ball.
• Jess Jonassen – Key spinner, crucial in the middle overs.
• Marizanne Kapp – Experienced all-rounder.

UP Warriorz Women:

• Grace Harris – Hard-hitting batter, all-rounder.
• Sophie Ecclestone – World-class spinner.
• Deepti Sharma – Captain, key all-rounder.
• Tahlia McGrath – Reliable middle-order batter.
• Alana King – Quality leg-spinner.

Best Performing Players for this Match

Top Bowlers:

• Shikha Pandey
• Deepti Sharma
• Marizanne Kapp
• Jess Jonassen
• Sophie Ecclestone
• Annabel Sutherland

Top Batsmen:

• Grace Harris
• Meg Lanning
• Shafali Verma
• Annabel Sutherland
• Tahlia McGrath

Man of the Match Predictions:

• Grace Harris
• Annabel Sutherland
• Meg Lanning
• Shafali Verma
• Tahlia McGrath

Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Choices:

• Best C & VC Combinations:
1. Sophie Ecclestone & Grace Harris
2. Meg Lanning & Shafali Verma
3. Tahlia McGrath & Deepti Sharma
4. Marizanne Kapp & Jess Jonassen