In reply, Delhi Capitals comfortably chased down the total with 13 balls and 5 wickets remaining. Marizanne Kapp and Alice Capsey were the top scorers with 34 runs each while Meg Lanning (39) and Shafali Verma (21) also contributed. Shabnim Ismail picked up 2 wickets for UP while Soppadhandi Yashasri and Sophie Ecclestone managed 1 wicket each.
Delhi Capitals are in the final!#WPL23 #DelhiCapitals pic.twitter.com/bGTvgLzJwB
— CRICKETNMORE (@cricketnmore) March 21, 2023
With this win, Delhi Capitals have finished the league stage with 12 points i.e., 6 wins in 8 matches. Mumbai Indians also have 12 points but were slightly behind Delhi Capitals on NRR. UP Warriorz finished 3rd with 4 wins in 8 games and qualified for the Eliminator, to be played on March 24th (Friday) in Dr DY Patil Sports Academy.
Delhi Capitals are through to the final of the inaugural edition of the Women's Premier League!#WPL23 #DelhiCapitals #MumbaiIndians #UPW pic.twitter.com/PEsPI2OG0M
— CRICKETNMORE (@cricketnmore) March 21, 2023
Royal Challengers Bangalore and Gujarat Giants finished on 4th and 5th respectively with 2 wins each in 8 matches. The final will now be played between Delhi Capitals and the winner of MI vs UPW on March 26th (Sunday) in Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai.
