WPL 2025: Chinelle Henry's record fifty, Grace Harris' hat-trick help UP Warriorz stifle Delhi Capitals by 33 runs despite Rodrigues' 56-run bravado

UP Warriorz rode on Chinelle Henry's record fifty and Grace Harris' handsome hat-trick to thrash Delhi Capitals by 33 runs in their Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 clash on February 22. Chinelle Henry's cracked the joint-fastest fifty (62 off 23) in WPL history which came off in 18 balls. Henry's stunning knock helped UP Warriorz post a challenging total of 177/9. In reply, barring Jemimah Rodrigues, who scored a blistering fifty (56 off 35), Capitals' batters faltered badly and were folded for just 144. Grace Harris pulled off a handsome hat-trick for Capitals which was well supported by Kranti Gaud's four-fer.

The UP Warriorz, batting first, set a formidable target, reaching 177-9 in their allotted 20 overs. After an early loss of wickets, Chinelle Henry delivered a crucial innings, top-scoring with 62 runs. Tahlia McGrath (24) and Deepti Sharma (13) provided valuable support, ensuring the scoreboard continued to move. Sophie Ecclestone's late contribution of 12 runs also proved beneficial, even though the team initially faced significant pressure due to the early dismissals.

Despite a strong bowling performance from Delhi Capitals, particularly from Marizanne Kapp, who took 2/18, and Jess Jonassen, who claimed 4/31, the UP Warriorz managed to post a challenging total. This was largely due to key partnerships, most notably Henry's innings, and intelligent batting throughout their innings.

Chasing 178, the Delhi Capitals started confidently but faltered under pressure, ultimately being bowled out for 144 in 19.3 overs. The decisive moment came in the final over, where Grace Harris delivered a spectacular hat-trick, dismissing Shikha Pandey, Arundhati Reddy, and Minnu Mani in successive deliveries to secure the UP Warriorz's victory.

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Kranti Goud's crucial four-wicket haul (4/25) significantly disrupted Delhi's batting lineup, and Harris's hat-trick ensured a dramatic finish. Sophie Ecclestone, Deepti Sharma, and Chinelle Henry also made valuable contributions to the UP Warriorz's success. The team's all-round performance was exceptional, showcasing strength in both batting and bowling.

This 33-run win marked the UP Warriorz's first victory of the tournament. Meanwhile, the Delhi Capitals will aim to regroup and recover for their upcoming match against the Gujarat Giants on Tuesday.