Victory celebrations for Delhi Capitals were tempered by disciplinary action against their in-form opener Lizelle Lee following a seven-wicket rout of Mumbai Indians in WPL 2026. The South African was fined 10% of her match fee and awarded a demerit point for a code of conduct breach during the match at Vadodara.
Lee’s knock of 46 runs off 28 balls—laced with seven fours and one six—had the crowd roaring. Just four runs shy of her fifty, she was stumped in a controversial third-umpire decision in the 11th over. Replays revealed her bat lifting as Rahira Firdous effected the dismissal, prompting Lee’s visible dismay and subsequent altercation with umpire Vrinda Rathi after a prolonged review.
WPL’s statement noted Lee’s acceptance of the Level 1 offence under Article 2.2, making the referee’s verdict final. Delhi comfortably chased 155 in 19 overs, but the incident highlighted tensions in the heat of battle.
Boasting a season tally of 213 runs at 42.60 in five outings, including 30 fours and seven sixes, Lee sits third on the run charts. Picked up for 30 lakh rupees, her impact has been undeniable, though this fine adds a cautionary note to her fiery style.