Delhi Capitals Women vs UP Warriorz Women Prediction: UP Warriorz aiming for first win against Delhi

Delhi Capitals Women and UP Warriorz Women are going head to head in the 4th Match of Women Premier League at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, India on 26 Feb 2024. UP Warriorz looking for their first win against Delhi in the Premier League. Who will win this game of cricket?

Delhi Capitals will be disappointed with their loss to the Mumbai Indians in a thrilling opening fixture. However, it is still early in the tournament, and the team will be looking to make a comeback. Meg Lanning, the top run-scorer from last season, showed good form by scoring 31 runs, and she will be aiming to provide a solid start alongside Shafali Verma. The team's middle order is strong with players like Alice Capsey, Jemimah Rodrigues, Marizanne Kapp, and Annabel Sutherland who have the ability to score quickly. Capsey was exceptional in the previous match, scoring 75 runs from 43 balls and also picking up 2 wickets with her bowling, though she was a bit expensive. She will be joined by Radha Yadav in the spin department. The seam attack will feature Arundhati Reddy, Shikha Pandey, Marizanne Kapp, and Annabel Sutherland.

Meg Lanning (c), Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Marizanne Kapp, Alice Capsey, Jess Jonassen, Arundhati Reddy, Taniya Bhatia (wk), Minnu Mani, Radha Yadav, Shikha Pandey

Similar to Delhi, the UP Warriorz did not have a strong start to their latest campaign as they lost their season opener to the Royal Challengers in a close match. Despite this, the team is determined to take away some positives from the match and put on a better performance in the upcoming game. The opening duo of Alyssa Healy and Vrinda Dinesh did not provide a solid start, but they are aiming to score quick runs during the Powerplay. The middle-order batsmen will play a crucial role in UP Warriorz's victory. Players like Tahlia McGrath, Grace Harris, and Shweta Sehrawat showed promise but could not convert their starts into big innings. With quality Indian all-rounders, especially Deepti Sharma, in the team, the batting lineup has depth. When it comes to bowling, the spin attack led by Sophie Ecclestone will be important, supported by Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Deepti Sharma, and Grace Harris. The team's pace department appears weaker with Tahlia McGrath being the sole reliable option.

Alyssa Healy (c&wk), Shweta Sehrawat, Deepti Sharma, Tahlia McGrath, Grace Harris, Kiran Navgire, Vrinda Dinesh, Sophie Ecclestone, Anjali Sarwani, Parshavi Chopra, Rajeshwari Gayakwad

It is anticipated that the team that wins the toss will choose to chase on this field. The pitch in Bangalore is conducive to batting, allowing for a high-scoring game. With a hard surface providing ample pace and bounce, batsmen will have the opportunity to score freely. Teams batting first should aim for a total close to 200 runs to give their bowlers a fair chance. The weather in Bangalore is expected to be pleasant, with a temperature of around 25 degrees, but dew may play a role in the second half of the match.

The Delhi Capitals are considered the front-runners to emerge victorious in this contest. Their strong batting lineup will give them a significant advantage on this pitch, and their quality all-rounders further strengthen their team. Betting on the Delhi Capitals to win is advisable.