DC vs UPW Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & WPL 2025 Live Streaming

The Delhi Capitals and UP Warriorz face off again in WPL 2025, just days after their last thrilling encounter. Both teams have their own set of concerns heading into this match, with DC looking to solidify their position at the top and UPW desperate for their first win of the season. With a high-scoring venue like M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, expect another action-packed contest.

Match Details: DC vs UPW

• Match: Delhi Capitals vs UP Warriorz, Match 8
• Date & Time: February 22, 2025, 19:30 IST
• Venue: M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
• Weather & Pitch Report:
  • The pitch is known to be batting-friendly with a flat surface.
  • Chasing teams have had an advantage at this venue.
  • The average first-innings score is around 152.

Team News & Probable Playing XI

Delhi Capitals (DC)

Probable XI:

• Shafali Verma
• Meg Lanning (c)
• Jemimah Rodrigues
• Annabel Sutherland
• Marizanne Kapp
• Jess Jonassen
• Sarah Bryce (wk)
• Niki Prasad
• Shikha Pandey
• Arundhati Reddy
• Minnu Mani

UP Warriorz (UPW)

UP Warriorz might make changes, with Chamari Athapaththu a potential inclusion.

Probable XI:

• Kiran Navgire
• Vrinda Dinesh
• Deepti Sharma(c)
• Tahlia McGrath
• Shweta Sehrawat
• Grace Harris
• Chinelle Henry
• Sophie Ecclestone
• Uma Chetry(w)
• Kranti Goud
• Saima Thakor

DC vs UPW Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Team Picks

Wicketkeeper:

• Sarah Bryce – Safe with the gloves and capable with the bat.

Batters:

• Meg Lanning (C/VC) – Averages over 40 in WPL; scored a fluent fifty in the last match.
• Shafali Verma – Explosive batter, perfect for Bengaluru conditions.
• Kiran Navgire – In good hitting form at the top of the order.

All-rounders:

• Annabel Sutherland (C/VC) – A rising star with huge fantasy potential.
• Marizanne Kapp – A key all-rounder who showed form with the bat recently.
• Deepti Sharma – Consistent performer with both bat and ball.
• Grace Harris – A power-hitter who is due for a big innings.
• Chinelle Henry – Can contribute with both bat and ball.

Bowlers:

• Arundhati Reddy – Improved bowler with good variations at the death.
• Sophie Ecclestone – Reliable wicket-taking option who doesn’t go wicketless often.

Pitch & Venue Insights

First Innings Average Score: 141

• Second Innings Average Score: 136
• Pacers vs Spinners:
  • Pacers: First innings – 30 wickets, Avg – 20.03, ER – 7.15; Second innings – 20 wickets, Avg – 38.05, ER – 8.50
  • Spinners: First innings – 36 wickets, Avg – 28.77, ER – 7.61; Second innings – 34 wickets, Avg – 24.20, ER – 7.99

Captain & Vice-Captain Choices:

• Captain: Annabel Sutherland, Meg Lanning, Nat Sciver-Brunt
• Vice-Captain: Marizanne Kapp, Deepti Sharma, Grace Harris

Match Prediction: DC vs UPW

Delhi Capitals have been more consistent, while UP Warriorz are still struggling for form. Expect DC to have an edge, but if UPW can field better and execute their plans, they could cause an upset.