WPL 2026: Match 7, DC W vs UP W Match Prediction – Who will win today’s WPL match between Delhi Capitals Women vs UP Warriorz?
It will be a battle between the bottom-toddlers, when Delhi Capitals Women (DC W) take on UP Warriorz (UP W) in the Match No. 7 of the ongoing Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 on Wednesday, January 14 at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai. The match will be played behind closed doors due to the ongoing elections in the city, meaning that no fans will be allowed inside.
In a closely fought contest against the Gujarat Giants Women, the Jemimah Rodrigues-led side missed out on opening their tally on the points table. They have lost both their matches of the season, and since the time will never wait for anyone, the Delhi-based team will have to regroup and get their first win in WPL 2026 on Wednesday.
The UP Warriorz, on the other hand, have had a similar fate like their opposition. They first lost to Gujarat Giants in the opening match and were later undone by Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women in their next. The upcoming match may be an emotional ride for their skipper Meg Lanning, as she prepares to face the side she led for the past three seasons. It will be, thus, a mouthwatering contest in Navi Mumbai.
DC W vs UP W: Match Details
| Match | Delhi Capitals Women vs UP Warriorz, Match 7, WPL 2026 |
| Date and Time (IST) | Wednesday, January 14; 7:30 PM |
| Venue | Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai |
| Broadcast and Live-Streaming Details | JioStar Network Channels and JioHotstar (App & Website) |
Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai: Pitch Report
Batting first has proven to be a better choice at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai in the ongoing WPL season. In fact, three out of the five completed matches here have resulted in teams failing to chase down the target. The pitch here has had a couple of high-scoring thrillers, and a similar scoreline looks to be on the cards for the upcoming match. Any total above 200 in the first innings can be a defendable score at this ground.
DC W vs UP W Head-to-Head Record in T20s
| Matches Played | 6 |
| Won by DC W | 4 |
| Won by UP W | 2 |
| Tied/No Results | 0 |
| First-ever Fixture | March 07, 2023 (DC W Won) |
| Most-recent Fixture | February 22, 2025 (UP W Won) |
DC W vs UP W: Predicted Playing 11s
Delhi Capitals Women
Lizelle Lee (wicketkeeper), Shafali Verma, Laura Wolvaardt, Jemimah Rodrigues (captain), Marizanne Kapp, Niki Prasad, Chinelle Henry, Sneh Rana, Minnu Mani, NR Shree Charani, Nandani Sharma
UP Warriorz
Meg Lanning (captain), Kiran Navgire, Phoebe Litchfield, Harleen Deol, Deepti Sharma, Deandra Dottin, Shweta Sehrawat (wicketkeeper), Asha Sobhana, Sophie Ecclestone, Shikha Pandey, Kranti Goud
DC W vs UP W: Probable Best Performers
Probable Best Batter: Lizelle Lee
Right from the onset, Lizelle Lee looked to be in supreme touch during her previous outing. In the game on Sunday, she marauded her blade to play a thunderous knock of 86 off just 54. However, her side failed to chase the target in a last-ball thriller, despite the valiant efforts. Nonetheless, Lee will prepare herself to play a match-winning knock tonight.
Probable Best Bowler: Sophie Ecclestone
Sophie Ecclestone, the seasoned left-arm spinner, can pose some real danger in front of the Capitals in the upcoming contest. Her ability to keep the runs in check puts pressure on the opposition, which further results into crucial breakthroughs. The experienced campaigner will be hoping to deliver a match-winning spell in the upcoming fixture for her side.
Today's Match Prediction: Team batting first to win the match
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