In the WPL 2026 Eliminator clash against Gujarat Giants (GG), Delhi Capitals (DC) emerged victorious by seven wickets at the Vadodara International Cricket Stadium in Kotambi.
During the match, DC skipper Jemimah Rodrigues played a crucial knock of 41 runs off just 23 deliveries, which was laced with four boundaries and a maximum. She was also named the “Player of the Match” for her contributions.
The win has also helped the DC seal its berth in the final of the WPL 2026.
Speaking about the match, Rodrigues said that magic happens if you keep believing as a team.
“It is great. This final feels different. With GG, the last two games did not go our way. If you keep believing as a team, magic happens,” she said.
When asked about what had changed during the tournament, the skipper said that the players kept trusting themselves and credited her bowlers for helping the side secure a win. She also gave special mention to opening duo, Lizelle Lee and Shafali Verma.
“Nothing. Even our team meeting was short. We tried not to overthink. To trust ourselves. When you keep calm, things fall into place. A lot of credit goes to our bowlers. Our bowlers won us the game. They make my job easy as captain. One more game to go, and we keep the same plans. Today was a restoration for us. The way Shafali and Lee, if they bat that way, it is very hard as a bowling team. Glad they are on my team,” said Rodrigues.
During the game, the captain also stitched an important partnership of 68 runs with Laura Wolvaardt. Reflecting on the partnership, she said that they stuck to their game plan and were trying to play on the merit of the ball.
“Did not worry too much about the score, stuck to our game and played on merit. I was doing one thing (earlier) – I was trying way too hard. Last two games, I just let go. Backed myself. Did not even practice. Because I was practising so hard, trying to hit every ball perfectly. In one of the interviews, I heard about a butterfly. The more desperate you are, the more it goes away. But the more you just let go, the more it comes and sits on your shoulder. Credit to Wolfie (Wolvaardt) to bat with such intent (and positivity). One more game to go. We are going to keep our plans simple. One more game to go, and then we will celebrate,” said the 25-year-old cricketer.
WPL 2026, DC vs RCB final: Date and Venue
Delhi Capitals are all set to lock horns with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the title clash of the WPL 2026 on February 5 at the Vadodara International Cricket Stadium in Kotambi.
(With ANI Inputs)
