Henry’s brutal blitz lifts Warriorz past Capitals
BENGALURU, India (CMC) – West Indies all-rounder Chinelle Henry continued her impressive start in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) by blasting a boundary-studded half-century to lead the UP Warriorz Women to a 33-run win over the Delhi Capitals Women on Saturday.
With her team in dire trouble at 109 for seven in the 16th over, Henry clobbered 62 off just 23 balls, laced with eight sixes and two fours, to get them up to 177 for nine from their 20 overs.
Henry reached her half-century from 18 balls, the joint-fastest half-century in WPL history, tied with Sophia Dunkley’s effort for Gujarat Giants against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the inaugural edition of the league.
Pacer Jess Jonassen was the Capital’s best bowler, with 4-31, while Marizanne Kapp and Arundhati Reddy took two wickets apiece.
Henry then returned to grab one wicket, while Grace Harris picked up 4-15 and Kranti Goud snagged 4-25 to bowl the Capitals out for 144 in 19.3 overs.
Jemimah Rodrigues topscored with 56 from 35 balls and Shafali Verma hit 24 from 30 balls in an otherwise disappointing batting display by the Capitals.
It was the UP Warriorz’ first victory in the tournament in three outings while the Capitals’ record fell to 2-2.
