DC-W vs UP-W, WPL 2026 Match 7: All You Need to Know
WPL
Navi Mumbai: Delhi Capitals Women will take on UP Warriorz in Match 7 of the Women’s Premier League 2026 at the DY Patil Stadium on January 14. The contest is expected to be another high-scoring encounter, given the batting-friendly conditions seen so far in the tournament.
UP Warriorz captain Meg Lanning faces her former franchise Delhi Capitals, a side she previously led to three consecutive WPL finals. Meanwhile, DC-W will be eager to bounce back after a narrow loss to Gujarat Giants in their last outing and register a crucial win.
Match Details
Match: DC-W vs UP-W, WPL 2026 Match 7
Date: January 14, 2026
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Toss: 7:00 PM IST
Venue: DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai
Where to Watch Live in India
The match will be live streamed on the JioHotstar app and website.
Pitch Report: DY Patil Stadium
The pitch at DY Patil Stadium has been a belter for batters this season. Dew is expected to play a major role in the second innings, making it difficult for spinners to grip the ball. Teams are likely to prefer chasing, and bowling combinations may be adjusted to counter the dew factor.
Probable Playing XIs
Delhi Capitals Women:
Lizelle Lee (wk), Shafali Verma, Laura Wolvaardt, Jemimah Rodrigues (c), Marizanne Kapp, Niki Prasad, Chinelle Henry, Sneh Rana, Minnu Mani, Nandni Sharma, Shree Charani
UP Warriorz Women:
Kiran Navgire, Meg Lanning (c), Phoebe Litchfield, Harleen Deol, Deandra Dottin, Deepti Sharma, Shweta Sehrawat (wk), Sophie Ecclestone, Shikha Pandey, Asha Sobhana, Kranti Gaud
Our Thoughts
With a flat pitch and heavy dew expected, DC-W vs UP-W promises plenty of runs and momentum swings. The clash between Meg Lanning and her former side adds an extra layer of intrigue, making this one of the most anticipated matches of the early WPL 2026 season.