Amid Delhi Capitals’ emphatic seven-wicket triumph over Mumbai Indians in WPL 2026, opener Lizelle Lee’s explosive contribution came at a cost—a 10% match fee fine for conduct violation. The incident marred an otherwise stellar performance at BCA Stadium, Vadodara.
Mumbai Indies set 155/5, but Lee’s aggressive 28-ball 46, studded with seven fours and a six, set Delhi on course. Her dismissal via stumping in the 11th over ignited debate: a five-minute DRS review confirmed her bat was airborne when Rahira Firdous broke the stumps.
Lee’s frustration peaked with an on-pitch debate with umpire Vrinda Rathi, classified as a Level 1 code breach under Article 2.2. Accepting the charge, she faces the fine and demerit point, with the referee’s call standing firm.
The 30-lakh buy has shone brightly, scoring 213 runs in five matches at 42.60, third overall with prolific boundary-hitting. As WPL intensifies, such moments test players’ composure, but Lee’s talent remains a key asset for Delhi’s title aspirations.