Mumbai, Jan 11, 2026 — Delhi Capitals head coach Jonathan Batty reflected on his team’s performance after a 50‑run loss to the mumbai Indians in their opening match of the WPL 2026 season at the Dr DY Patil sports Academy.
- Target set and result: DC were asked to chase 196 but were bowled out for 145 in 19 overs, despite a fighting half‑century from Chinelle Henry (56 off 33). mumbai Indians posted 195/4 with strong batting from Harmanpreet Kaur and Nat Sciver‑Brunt.
- Coach’s assessment: Batty said that on a quick outfield with short boundaries, “190 is a chasable score” for their batting unit, but admitted his side “did not quite click with the bat” and were unable to build partnerships.
- Bowling and positives: He felt the bowling was good overall — around 75 % effective in execution — and highlighted some promising contributions, including debutant Nandni Sharma, who impressed with figures of 2/26.
- Future outlook: Batty backed his batting lineup, citing quality players like Laura Wolvaardt and Jemimah Rodrigues, and expressed confidence that the team will find form as the tournament progresses.
Despite the loss, the coach pointed to several positives to take forward into their next game against the Gujarat Giants, as DC look to bounce back in the competition.
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