Annabel Sutherland all-round show powers Delhi Capitals clinch thrilling win against UP Warriorz in WPL 2025

0
Marizanne Kapp of Delhi Capitals and Annabel Sutherland of Delhi Capitals during match 6 of the Women's Premier League 2025 (WPL) between The UP Warriorz and The Delhi Capitals held at the BCA Stadium, Vadodara, India on the 19th February 2025 Photo by: s Saikat Das / Sportzpics for WPL

Vadodara : Delhi Capitals defeated UP Warriorz by 7 Wickets at Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara in Match 6 of WPL 2025. Annabel Sutherland’s 2/26 & 41*(35) played vital role in Delhi’s 2nd win of the tournament.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DGQ2BWOy-Y7/?igsh=MXVxdXB5ZWZoMXlsMQ==

UPW Batting first started off well with 66 runs partnership in powerplay. Kiran Navgire (51) played vital role in the powerful start.

However, they faced a collapse after the powerplay and were reduced to 118-5 (15).

A vital 44 runs partnership between Shweta Sehrawat (37) & Chinelle Henry (33*) brought UPW score to 166-7 (20).

Chasing 167 runs, Delhi took an aggressive approach with Shafali Verma (26) & skipper Meg Lanning (69) smashing 65 runs opening stand in 7 overs, but lost Shafali & Jemimah Rodrigues in quick succession for 70 runs.

Lanning was well accompanied by Annabel Sutherland (41*) for 49 runs partnership.

After Lanning’s dismissal on 119 in 14.4 overs, Delhi still needed 48 runs in 32 Balls.

Sutherland joined by Marizanne Kapp (29*) brought Delhi to winning position.

With 11 runs required off the last over of Tahila McGrath, Sutherland smashed 2 boundaries and ended the match with just 1 Ball to spare, earning player of the match.

DC have now won 2 matches while UPW faced 2nd defeat and are winless.

Brief Scorecard : 

1st Innings :

UPW : 166-7 (20)

Kiran Navgire : 51 (27)

DC :

Annabel Sutherland : 4-26-2

2nd Innings :

DC : 167-3 (19.5)

Meg Lanning : 69 (49)

Annabel Sutherland : 41* (35)

UPW :

Grace Harris : 2-11-1

Result : Delhi Capitals win by 7 Wickets.