MATCH NO – 4th MATCH
SERIES – Women’s Premier Leagues – 2024
DATE – 26th February, 2024
TIME – 07:30 PM IST
VENUE – M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore
INTRODUCTION
Women;s Premier League is one of the most popular T20 leagues in Women’s cricket. This league started last year. In this league many big stars like Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet kaur, Harleen Deol, Shafali Varma, Meg Lanning, Alyssa Healy, Ellyse Perry, Sophia Devine, Sophie Ecceleston, Deepti Sharma, Shabnam Ismail, Annabeal Sutherland, Renuka Singh, Tahlia McGrath, etc play for many frenchies.
This t20 format started from 2023 by Board of Cricket Council of India (BCCI), This is a Indian professional t20 league and biggest T20 league in Women’s Cricket.
Women’s Premier League 2024 has started from 23th February. Fourth match of Women’s Premier League league will be played between Defending runner up Delhi Capitals & UP Warriorz.
MATCH PREVIEW
The fourth match played between Delhi Capitals Women(DCW) and UP Warriorz (UPZ) is going to be an exciting contest. Both teams have a strong line-up. In this Season Delhi Capital team started well in the batting and scored 171 runs but due to poor performance of bowler they lost the match by 4 wickets against Mumbai Indians.whereas UP Warriorz team will play their first match against Royal Challengers Bangalore.
Last time when both teams Delhi Capitals and UP Warriorz played between each other UP Warriorz team scored 138 runs and Delhi Capitals chased this total and won the match by 5 wickets.
Defending runner up Champion Delhi Capitals is a well-balanced team with a blend of experienced and talented players. They have proven themselves in the last season with won 6 matches and lost only 2 matches out of 8 matches and table topper in point table.But this season this team did not start well and lost the match by 4 wickets against Mumbai Indians.They have talented & aggressive batsmen like, Meg Lanning, Shafali Varma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Alice Capsey.They have good all-rounders also like, Marizanne Kapp, Annabeal Sutherland. Their bowling department is also well-equipped with bowlers like Radha Yadav, Arundhati Reddy & Sikha Pandey adding depth and experience to their bowling line-up.
On the other hand, UP Warriorz looked good in previous season and won only 4 matches and lost 4 matches and out of 8 and third position.In this season this team will play their first match against Royal Challengers Bangalore.This team is a well-balanced team with a blend of experienced and talented players.They have talented & aggressive batsmen like Alyssa healy, Danielle Wyatt, Chamri Athapaththu & Kiran Navgire. They have good all-rounders also, like Deepti Sharma, Tahlia McGrath, Grace Harris. Their bowling department is also well-equipped with bowlers like Sophie Eccelstone, Rajeshwari Gaikwad, Anjali Sarvani, adding depth and experience to their batting and bowling line-up.
Both teams boast of strong batting & bowling attacks, so the battle between the batsmen and bowlers will be crucial in deciding the outcome of the match.
Considering the form and capabilities of both teams, this match has the potential to be a close contest. It will be interesting to see how the teams strategize and adapt to the conditions. Fans can again expect an exciting and competitive match between Delhi Capitals and UP Warriorz.
PITCH REPORT
M. Chinnasamy Stadium is a cricket stadium located in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. It is known for its lively pitches and high-scoring matches, particularly in limited-overs cricket, due to its true bounce and short boundaries.This Venue is the first time it will host the Women;s Premier league matches from this season.
- 1. Bounce and Carry: The pitches at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium often offer good bounce and carry for the bowlers, which makes it conducive to fast bowling. Seamers can extract movement off the surface, especially in the early stages of the match.
- 2. Batting-Friendly: Despite offering assistance to bowlers, the pitches in Bangalore are generally batting-friendly. Batsmen can play their shots freely and score runs quickly due to the true bounce and even pace of the wicket.
- 3. Short Boundaries: One notable characteristic of M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is its relatively short boundaries, especially square of the wicket. This makes it easier for batsmen to clear the ropes and score boundaries, leading to high-scoring contests.
- 4. Spinners’ Role: While seamers may enjoy some assistance, spinners also have a role to play, particularly as the match progresses. The pitch tends to slow down as the game goes on, allowing spinners to vary their pace and extract turns.
- 5. Weather Conditions: Weather conditions in Bangalore, such as humidity, can also influence the behaviour of the pitch. Generally, matches played under clear skies and dry conditions tend to favor batsmen more, while overcast conditions might assist the seam bowlers.
Overall, M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is known for producing entertaining and high-scoring matches, with something in it for both batsmen and bowlers. It’s a venue where fans can expect exciting cricketing action, particularly in limited-overs formats like T20 and One-Day Internationals.
GROUND STATS (WPL)
| TOTAL MATCH | 02 |
| AVERAGE SCORE | 171 |
| BATTING 1ST WON | 01 |
| BATTING 2ND WON | 01 |
| NO RESULT | 00 |
SCORING PATTERN
| BELOW SCORE 120 | 00 |
| BETWEEN 120 TO 139 | 00 |
| BETWEEN 140 TO 169 | 01 |
| ABOVE SCORE 170 | 01 |
BOWLERS STATS ON M. CHINNASWAMY STADIUM (WPL)
TOTAL MATCHES PLAYED – 02
PACER WICKETS – 08
SPINNER WICKETS – 16.
NOTE-:PITCH REPORT WILL BE UPDATED AFTER 3RD MATCH.
UPW TEAM NEWS, SQUADS, PLAYING 11 & PLAYERS STATS
TEAM NEWS
- UP Warriorz team performed well in the season and won 4 matches and lost 4 matches out of 8 and third position in the points table.
- Last match played between UP Warriorz & Delhi Capitals, UP Warriorz team failed to defend 138 runs and lost the match by 6 wickets.
- Tahlia McGrath had scored 302 runs in 9 innings with a 50+average in the previous season of Women Premier League.
- Alyssa Healy had scored 253 runs in 9 innings with a 31+average in the previous season of Women Premier League.
- Grace Harris had scored 230 runs in 5 innings with a 57+average in the previous season of Women Premier League.
- Sophie Eccelston had taken 16 wickets in 9 innings in the previous season of Women Premier League.
- Deepti Sharma had taken 9 wickets in 9 innings in the previous season of Women Premier League.
- Both teams played 2 matches and Up Warriorz team lost both matches against Delhi Capitals.
SQUADS
Batting – Allysa Healy © (wk), Kiran Navigire, Vrinda Dinesh, Danielle Wyatt.
Bowling – Sophie Eccelston, Rajeshwari Gaikwad, Saim Thakor, G Sultana, Laxmi Yadav, Parshvi Chopra, Poonam Khemkar.
All Rounder – Tahlia McGrath, Deept Sharma, Grace Haris,Chamari Athapaththu, Soppadhandi Yashasri, Shewta Sehrawat.
POSSIBLE PLAYING 11
Alyssa Harris © (wk), Vrinda Dinesh, Tahlia McGrath, Grace Haris, Kiran Navgire, Deepti Sharma, Shewta Shehrawat, Sophie Ecclestone, Rajeshwari Gaikwad, Poonam Khemnar, Saima Thakor.
PLAYERS RECENT INNINGS
| PLAYERS NAME | RECENT 5 INNINGS |
| Allysa Healy | 5r, 99r, 60r, 4r, 19r. |
| Vrinda Dinesh | 16r. |
| Tahlia McGrath | 22+1W, 0+2W, 44+0W, 22+3W, 26+0W. |
| Grace Harris | 38+1W, 0r, 8r, 31r, 1r, 1r. |
| Kiran Navgire | 1r, 43r, 2r, 4r, 12r. |
| Deepti Sharma | 13+1W, 14+1W, 30+2W, 25+2W. |
| Sophie Ecclestone | 1W, 2W, 3W, 2W, 2W. |
| Shewta Shehrawat | 31r, 1r, 19r, 6r, 2r. |
| Rajeswari Gaikwad | 2W, 0W, 2W, 0W, 0W. |
| Poonam Khemnar | 14r, 2r. |
| Saima Thakor | 0W. |
PLAYERS STATS ON M. CHINNASWAMY (WPL)
| PLAYERS NAME | RECORDS ON THIS VENUE |
| Allysa Healy | 1 INNING – 5 RUNS. |
| Vrinda Dinesh | 1 INNING – 14 RUNS. |
| Tahlia McGrath | 1 INNING – 22 RUNS – 1 WICKET. |
| Grace Harris | 1 INNING – 38 RUNS – 1 WICKET. |
| Kiran Navgire | 1 INNING – 1 RUNS. |
| Deepti Sharma | 1 INNING – 13 RUNS – 1 WICKET. |
| Sophie Ecclestone | 1 INNING – 1 WICKET. |
| Shewta Shehrawat | 1 INNINGS – 31 RUNS. |
| Rajeswari Gaikwad | 1 INNING – 2 WICKETS. |
| Poonam Khemnar | 1 INNING – 14 RUNS – 0 WICKET. |
| Saima Thakor | 1 INNING – 0 WICKET. |
PLAYERS LAST 5 INNINGS VS DCW (WPL)
| PLAYERS NAME | LAST 5 INNINGS VS DCW |
| Allysa Healy | 36r, 24r. |
| Vrinda Dinesh | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| Tahlia McGrath | 58r, 90+1W. |
| Grace Harris | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| Kiran Navgire | 2r, 2r. |
| Deepti Sharma | 3+0W, 12+0W. |
| Sophie Ecclestone | 1W, 1W. |
| Shewta Shehrawat | 19r, 1r. |
| Rajeswari Gaikwad | 1W. |
| Poonam Khemnar | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| Saima Thakor | NOT PLAYED YET. |
PLAYERS OVERALL RECORDS VS DCW (WPL)
| PLAYERS NAME | TOTAL RUNS/WICKETS VS DCW |
| Allysa Healy | 2 INNINGS – 60 RUNS. |
| Vrinda Dinesh | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| Tahlia McGrath | 2 INNINGS – 148 RUNS – 1 WICKET. |
| Grace Harris | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| Kiran Navgire | 2 INNINGS – 4 RUNS. |
| Deepti Sharma | 2 INNINGS – 15 RUNS – 0 WICKET. |
| Sophie Ecclestone | 2 INNINGS – 2 WICKETS. |
| Shewta Shehrawat | 2 INNINGS – 20 WICKETS. |
| Rajeswari Gaikwad | 1 INNING – 1 WICKET. |
| Poonam Khemnar | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| Saima Thakor | NOT PLAYED YET. |
DCW TEAM NEWS, SQUADS, PLAYING 11 & PLAYERS STATS
TEAM NEWS
- Delhi Capitals team performed superb in previous season and was runner up in the previous season. This season they lost the first match by 4 wickets against Mumbai Indians.
- Last match played between Delhi Capitals & UP Warriorz, Delhi Capital team successfully chased 138 runs and won the match by 5 wickets.
- Meg Lanning had scored 345 runs in 9 innings with a 49+average in the previous season of Women Premier League.
- Shafali Varma had scored 252 runs in 9 innings with a 31+average in the previous season of Women Premier League.
- Marizanne Kapp had scored 177 runs in & 9 wickets in 9 innings in the previous season of Women Premier League.
- Alice Capsey had scored 159 runs in & 6 wickets in 8 innings in the previous season of Women Premier League.
- In the last match against Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capital team failed to defend 171 runs and lost the match by 4 wickets.
- Alice Capsey has scored 75 runs & also taken 2 wickets in the previous match against Mumbai Indians.
- Jemimah Rodrigues scored 42 runs & Meg Lanning scored 31 runs in the previous match against Mumbai Indians.
- Arundhanti Reddy took 2 wickets and Kapp & Sikha Pandey took 1-1 wicket each in the last match against Mumbai indians.
- Both teams played 2 matches and Delhi Capitals team won both matches against UP Warriorz.
SQUADS
Batting – Meg Lanning ©, Shafali Varma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Taniya Bhatia (wk), Laura Harris, Aparna Mondal (wk), Sneh Deepthi.
Bowling – Radha Yadav, Sikha Pandey, Minnu Mani, Poonam Yadav, Titas Sadhu, Ashwani Kumari.
All Rounder – Marizanne Kapp, Alice Capsey, Annabel Sutherland, Jess Jonassenn.
POSSIBLE PLAYING 11
Meg Lanning ©, Shefali Varma, Alice Capsey, Jemimah Rodrigues, Marizanne Kapp, Annabel Sutherland, Taniya Bhatia (wk), Arundhati Reddy, Minnu Mani, Radha Yadav, Sikha Pandey..
PLAYERS RECENT INNINGS
| PLAYERS NAME | RECENT 5 INNINGS |
| Meg Lanning | 31r, 64r, 4r, 30r, 82r. |
| Shafali Varma | 1r, 26r, 1r, 64r, 1r.. |
| Alice Capsey | 75+2W, 7r, 25+0W, 0r, 0r. |
| Jemimah Rodrigues | 42r, 2r, 13r, 6r, 25r. |
| Marizanne Kapp | 16+1W, 1W, 75+3W, 50+0W, 75+1W. |
| Annabel Sutherland | 0W, 210+3W, 18+2W, 0W, 12+1W. |
| Taniya Bhatia | 0r, 1r, 4r, 3r, 1r. |
| Sikha Pandey | 27+1W, 0W, 0W, 2W, 0W. |
| Minnu Mani | 2W, 2W, 1W, 0W. |
| Radha Yadav | 0W, 1W, 2W, 0W, 0W. |
| Arundhati Reddy | 2W, 0W, 1W, 1W, 0W. |
PLAYERS STATS ON M. CHINNASWAMY (WPL)
| PLAYERS NAME | RECORDS ON THIS VENUE |
| Meg Lanning | 1 INNING – 31 RUNS. |
| Shafali Varma | 1 INNING – 1 RUN. |
| Alice Capsey | 1 INNING – 75 RUNS – 2 WICKETS. |
| Jemimah Rodrigues | 1 INNING – 42 RUNS. |
| Marizanne Kapp | 1 INNING – 16 RUNS – 1 WICKET. |
| Annabel Sutherland | 1 INNING – 1 RUN – 0 WICKET. |
| Taniya Bhatia | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| Sikha Pandey | 1 INNING – 1 WICKET. |
| Minnu Mani | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| Radha Yadav | 1 INNING – 0 WICKET. |
| Arundhati Reddy | 1 INNING – 2 WICKETS. |
PLAYERS LAST 5 INNINGS VS UPW (WPL)
| PLAYERS NAME | LAST 5 INNINGS VS UPW |
| Meg Lanning | 39r, 70r. |
| Shafali Varma | 21r, 17r. |
| Alice Capsey | 34+3W, 21+0W. |
| Jemimah Rodrigues | 3r, 34r. |
| Marizanne Kapp | 34+0W, 16+1W. |
| Annabel Sutherland | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| Taniya Bhatia | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| Sikha Pandey | 0W, 1W. |
| Minnu Mani | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| Radha Yadav | 2W, 0W. |
| Arundhati Reddy | 0W, 0W. |
PLAYERS OVERALL RECORDS VS UPW (WPL)
| PLAYERS NAME | TOTAL RUNS/WICKETS VS UPW |
| Meg Lanning | 2 INNINGS – 109 RUNS. |
| Shafali Varma | 2 INNINGS – 38 RUNS. |
| Alice Capsey | 2 INNINGS – 55 RUNS – 3 WICKETS. |
| Jemimah Rodrigues | 2 INNINGS – 37 RUNS. |
| Marizanne Kapp | 2 INNINGS – 50 RUNS – 1 WICKET. |
| Annabel Sutherland | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| Taniya Bhatia | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| Sikha Pandey | 2 INNINGS – 1 WICKET. |
| Minnu Mani | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| Radha Yadav | 2 INNINGS – 2 WICKETS. |
| Arundhati Reddy | 2 INNINGS – 0 WICKET. |
HEAD TO HEAD RECORDS
TOTAL MATCHES PLAYED – 02
- DCW WIN – 02
- UPW WIN – 00
- NO RESULT – 00
FANTASY TEAM/DREAM 11 TEAM
SMALL LEAGUE(SL-TEAM)
WK BATSMAN – A. Healy.
BATSMEN – M. Lanning, G. Harris, J. Rodrigues, S. Varma.
ALL-ROUNDERS – M. Kapp, D. Sharma, T. McGrath, A. Capsey.
BOWLERS – S. Eccelston, A. Reddy.
GRAND LEAGUE(GL-TEAM)
WK BATSMAN – A. Healy.
BATSMEN – M. Lanning, G. Harris, J. Rodrigues.
ALL-ROUNDERS – M. Kapp, D. Sharma, T. McGrath, A. Capsey, A. Sutherland.
BOWLERS – S. Eccleston, S. Pandey.
BACK-UPS – K. Navgire, R. Gaikwad.
CAPTAIN/VICE-CAPTAIN (SL) – A. Capsey, M. Kapp.
CAPTAIN/VICE-CAPTAIN (GL) – T. McGrath, M. Lanning.
POSSIBLE OUTCOME –
DELHI CAPITALS MAY BE THE WINNER OF THIS MATCH.