Defending champions South Delhi Superstarz opened their Women’s Delhi Premier League 2026 campaign with an 11 run victory over Central Delhi Queens in a rain curtailed eight over contest at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Monday, August 24, 2026. Batting first, South Delhi posted 68 for 6 in their eight overs, led by captain Shweta Sehrawat’s composed 26 off 21 balls, before their bowlers restricted Central Delhi to 57 for 5 in reply. The result gives the Superstarz an early advantage in the four team tournament that runs until September 2. The Women’s Delhi Premier League, now in its third edition, continues to grow as a platform for women’s domestic cricket in the national capital. Central Delhi Queens won the inaugural title in 2024, while South Delhi Superstarz claimed the crown last year and will be looking to become the first team to defend the WDPL title successfully.
Sehrawat and Tanisha Singh Anchor South Delhi’s Innings
Priya Punia provided an explosive start for South Delhi, smashing two boundaries in a quickfire cameo before being dismissed by Sumiti Soni. Her departure brought captain Sehrawat to the crease, and she anchored the innings through the middle overs with a measured knock that mixed clean boundary hitting with smart rotation. Sehrawat, who served as vice captain when India’s U19 women’s team won the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2023 and has been a regular in the WPL for UP Warriorz, showed exactly the kind of experience that separates the Superstarz from the rest of the field. Tanisha Singh then added valuable momentum with three boundaries in a brisk stay before Medhavi Bidhuri dismissed her. South Delhi lost wickets in quick succession towards the end of their innings, but Ananya Pahuja and Disha Nagar ensured the total stayed competitive. Sumiti Soni and Medhavi Bidhuri shared four wickets between them to keep Central Delhi in the contest. The kind of young talent rising through domestic franchise leagues into national squads is exactly what the WDPL was designed to nurture, and performances like Tanisha Singh’s show the tournament is delivering on that promise.
Central Delhi Queens Fall Short Despite Deeksha Sharma’s Fight
Central Delhi’s chase got off to the worst possible start when Saachi was stumped off the very first ball, immediately putting the batting side under pressure. Deeksha Sharma offered the strongest resistance with four boundaries in a brisk counter attack, but her run out in the sixth over broke the only partnership that threatened to take the game away from South Delhi. Arushi Goel and Monika both got starts but fell as the required rate climbed beyond reach. Neither captain Soni Yadav nor Riya Kondal could provide the late fireworks needed, and the chase fell well short. South Delhi’s bowling was disciplined throughout, with Roopali Vishwa Mohan, Disha Nagar, and Ekta Bhadana sharing the wickets. Their tight lines combined with sharp fielding ensured Central Delhi never built the sustained momentum needed to overhaul the target.
South Delhi Superstarz Batting — 68/6 in 8 overs
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | How Out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priya Punia | 9 | 4 | 2 | c/b Sumiti Soni |
| Shweta Sehrawat (c) | 26 | 21 | 3 | — |
| Tanisha Singh | 19 | 13 | 3 | c/b Medhavi Bidhuri |
| Ananya Pahuja | 5* | — | — | not out |
| Disha Nagar | 4 | 3 | — | — |
Central Delhi Queens Bowling
| Bowler | Wickets |
|---|---|
| Sumiti Soni | 2 |
| Medhavi Bidhuri | 2 |
Central Delhi Queens Batting — 57/5 in 8 overs
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | How Out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saachi | 0 | 1 | 0 | stumped (1st ball) |
| Deeksha Sharma | 22 | 16 | 4 | run out |
| Arushi Goel | 14 | 12 | — | — |
| Monika | 9 | 6 | — | — |
| Riya Kondal | 1* | — | — | not out |
| Soni Yadav (c) | 2* | — | — | not out |
South Delhi Superstarz Bowling
| Bowler | Wickets |
|---|---|
| Roopali Vishwa Mohan | 1 |
| Disha Nagar | 1 |
| Ekta Bhadana | 1 |
Result: South Delhi Superstarz won by 11 runs Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi
WDPL 2026 Teams
| Team | Note |
|---|---|
| South Delhi Superstarz | Defending champions (2025) |
| Central Delhi Queens | Inaugural champions (2024) |
| North Delhi Strikers | — |
| East Delhi Riders | — |
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