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DCW to face UPW in Match 7 of WPL 2026 [Source: @UPWarriorz/X]
The Delhi Capitals Women will be locking horns with UP Warriorz Women on January 14 for the 7th clash in WPL 2026. The two teams will be meeting at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai as the clash will begin from 7:30 PM IST.
It will be the third game for both DCW and UP Warriorz Women in this season of WPL, and both these teams are in their worst forms. Both Delhi and UP lost their first two matches and are looking to salvage their pride in the upcoming clash, marking it as a potential blockbuster to move up the points table.
Delhi Capitals vs UP Warriorz current form (last 5 matches)
| Teams | Form |
| Delhi Capitals Women | L, L, L, L, W |
| UP Warriorz Women | L, L, W, L, L |
DC vs UPW: Key player battles
Shafali Verma vs Sophie Ecclestone
The battle is set between one of the most explosive openers in women’s cricket against the world’s No. 1 T20I bowler. Shafali Verma loves to dominate spin early, but Ecclestone’s height, turn, and accuracy often trouble aggressive right-handers. This could decide how quickly DCW get off the blocks.
Shafali Verma vs Sophie Ecclestone in T20s: 116 runs; 109 balls; 4 dismissals.
Meg Lanning vs Marizanne Kapp
Meg Lanning, one of the finest batters of her generation, will be facing a top-class new-ball swinging delivery from Marizanne Kapp. Lanning’s technique is rock-solid, but Kapp’s ability to move the ball both ways in the powerplay makes this a classic contest.
Meg Lanning vs Marizanne Kapp in T20s: 80 runs; 96 balls; 7 dismissals
Jemimah Rodrigues vs Deepti Sharma
DCW’s new captain Jemimah Rodrigues will be up against India’s reliable off-spinning all-rounder Deepti Sharma. Jemimah thrives on innovation and quick scoring; Deepti’s control, subtle variations, and economy in the middle overs could restrict her fluency.
Jemimah Rodrigues vs Deepti Sharma in T20s: 81 runs; 57 balls; 1 dismissal
Delhi Capitals vs UP Warriorz top performers
Most runs for DC vs UPW
Jemimah Rodrigues (114), Shafali Verma (167)
Most wickets for DC vs UPW
Marizanne Kapp (7), Minnu Mani (1)
Most runs for UPW vs DC
Shweta Sehrawat (117), Deepti Sharma (99)
Most wickets for UPW vs DC
Deepti Sharma (6), Sophie Ecclestone (5)
Delhi Capitals vs UP Warriorz toss prediction
The DY Patil ground in Navi Mumbai is sporting moderate to high scores this WPL 2026 season. The girls have been hitting hard, and scores have even reached 200+. However, the teams batting first have been at an advantage in this ground.
With dew as a major factor in the game and given the track record in this pitch, the captain winning the toss would like to bat first here to make the most of the pitch in the first half.
Delhi Capitals vs UP Warriorz 1st innings score prediction
Powerplay: 40/1
Final score: 170
Delhi Capitals vs UP Warriorz 2nd innings score prediction
Powerplay: 60/1
Final score: 180
Delhi Capitals vs UP Warriorz top players prediction
DC's top players
Probable best batters
Lizelle Lee, Laura Wolvaardt
Probable best bowlers
Nandani Sharma, Shree Charani
UPW’s top players
Probable best batters
Deandra Dottin, Deepti Sharma
Probable best bowlers
Shikha Pandey, Sophie Ecclestone
Who will hit the most sixes in the DC vs UPW match?
Shafali Verma
Who will hit the most fours in the DC vs UPW match?
Delhi Capitals vs UP Warriorz Match Winner Prediction: Who Will Win WPL 2026 Match 7?
With both these team on horrible form, none of them seem to be clear favourites. However, DC-W have an edge in the head-to-head stats with 4 wins from 6 matches against UPW.
With some solid performers like Lizelle Lee and Shafali Verma as well as Jemimah, Delhi looks solid, though UP also boasts power in the form of Deepti Sharma.
Nevertheless, taking the previous record into account, the Delhi Capitals Women are most likely to win the match against UP Warriorz.
