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Delhi Capitals vs UP Warriorz Set for DY Patil Clash as Both Chase First WPL 2026 Win

Dew on a batting-friendly DY Patil surface is expected to shape toss strategy.

Overview

  • Match 7 starts at 7:30 PM IST on January 14 in Navi Mumbai, played behind closed doors due to civic elections, with TV coverage on Star Sports and streaming on JioHotstar.
  • Both teams have lost their first two games and seek their first points to revive early tournament momentum.
  • Previews highlight a high-scoring venue this season, with reports noting dew could make batting easier in the second innings and encourage bowling first at the toss.
  • Delhi target sharper powerplay bowling under new captain Jemimah Rodrigues, while UP Warriorz work to settle their opening pair and reduce dot balls.
  • Meg Lanning meets her former franchise as UP captain, Delhi lead the WPL head-to-head 4–2, and DC seamer Nandani Sharma enters off a 5/33 with a hat-trick against Gujarat.