The UP Warriors have secured their first win in the WPL 2025, defeating the Delhi Capitals by 33 runs. Batting first, the UP Warriors scored 177 runs, with their opponents struggling to keep up. Jemima Rodriguez was the sole shining star for the Delhi team, but her efforts weren’t enough to save the day. This match saw two significant records being set – Grace Harris of the UP Warriors took a hat-trick, while Clinle Henry jointly achieved the fastest half-century in WPL history.
Fastest Half-Century in WPL History
At one point, the UP Warriors found themselves in a tough spot, with six wickets down and only 91 runs on the board after 14 overs. However, Clinle Henry turned the game around with his explosive batting, scoring 62 runs in just 23 balls, including two fours and eight sixes. He reached his half-century in a mere 18 balls, matching Sophia Dunkle’s record set in 2023 while playing for the Gujarat Giants. Henry’s impressive performance helped the UP team reach a total of 177 runs.
Jemima Rodriguez’s Half-Century
On the other hand, Jemima Rodriguez played a notable innings for the Delhi Capitals, scoring 56 runs. Unfortunately, she lacked support from her teammates, and the middle order failed to deliver. Nikki Prasad scored 18 runs, and Shikha Pandey managed 15, but these contributions weren’t enough to secure a win. The Delhi Capitals were bowled out for 144 runs in 19.3 overs. Grace Harris was the star bowler for the UP team, taking four wickets for 15 runs in 2.3 overs.
Hat-Trick in the Final Over
Grace Harris achieved her hat-trick in the last over of the innings, dismissing Nikki Prasad, Arundhati Reddy, and Minu Manu on consecutive balls. Kranti Goud also put on a display of excellent bowling, taking four wickets for 25 runs in four overs. The UP Warriors’ victory was a testament to their team effort, with both bat and ball contributing to their success.