Match Preview
Defending champions South Delhi Superstarz Women take on a struggling East Delhi Riders Women side in the eighth match of the Women's Delhi Premier League 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. South Delhi arrive with a mixed record so far this season, while East Delhi are still searching for their first win of the campaign after two defeats to North Delhi Strikers. With the DDCA's four-team league phase tightening up as it heads toward the final, this is an important game for both sides to build momentum.
Match Details
Date: Friday, 28 August 2026
Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, India
Format: Twenty20, Women's Delhi Premier League 2026 (8th Match)
Broadcast: Star Sports Network, JioHotstar, CREX and FanCode
South Delhi Superstarz Form
South Delhi's defence of their 2025 title has had its ups and downs. They were beaten by North Delhi Strikers by ten runs after falling short of a 142 target despite a fighting 46 from Tanishqa Singh and 27 from captain Shweta Sehrawat. They bounced back with an 11-run win over Central Delhi Queens in a rain-shortened eight-over contest, with Sehrawat again anchoring the innings with 26 off 21 balls. The middle order has shown some fragility under pressure, but Sehrawat's calm head at the top continues to give the side a platform.
East Delhi Riders Form
East Delhi have endured a tough start under captain Parunika Sisodia. They were beaten by nine wickets by North Delhi Strikers in their opening match after being restricted to 101 for 8, and were then edged out by three wickets in a much closer rematch after posting a competitive 140 for 7, with Vanshika Lila and Simran Bahadur both making fighting contributions. The bowling group, led by Bahadur and Tamanna Singh, showed improved discipline in that second game, even though the result again went the other way.
Head-to-Head
South Delhi Superstarz Women and East Delhi Riders Women have not yet met this season, so there is no verified head-to-head record from WDPL 2026 to draw on for this fixture.
Players to Watch
Shweta Sehrawat (SDS-W): the captain has been her side's most consistent batter this season, with fifties and match-defining knocks in both matches so far. Priya Punia (SDS-W): brings senior domestic experience to the top order and has looked to set an early tempo in both innings. Vanshika Lila (EDR-W): has been East Delhi's most fluent striker of the ball, with a quickfire 39 in their last outing. Simran Bahadur (EDR-W): an all-round contributor who top-scored unbeaten in the previous match and has chipped in with the ball as well.
Pitch and Weather
The Arun Jaitley Stadium surface has generally played well for batting through this WDPL season, and previous matches at the venue this month have produced totals in the 100-140 range, with rain having already forced a reduced match earlier in the tournament. Conditions on the day are expected to be warm, with daytime temperatures around 30°C and a real chance of showers, consistent with the unsettled pattern that has already disrupted play in Delhi this week.
Match Prediction
South Delhi Superstarz go in as favourites. They have shown more resilience with the bat under pressure, in Shweta Sehrawat they have a captain in form, and their defence of last year's title gives them a settled core that East Delhi are still building. East Delhi Riders have shown genuine improvement between their two matches and pushed North Delhi Strikers all the way in their last outing, but a winless start and a batting order still finding its best combinations leave them with work to do. On balance: South Delhi Superstarz Women 63% — East Delhi Riders Women 37%.
Disclaimer
This preview is based on information available before the toss and reflects analysis, not certainty. Playing XIs, weather and match conditions can change close to the start of play, and cricket results remain unpredictable regardless of pre-match form.