New Delhi: Mumbai Indians secured their second Women’s Premier League (WPL) title with a thrilling 8-run victory over Delhi Capitals in the final at Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai, on Saturday.
Defending a target of 150, Mumbai’s bowlers, led by Nat Sciver-Brunt (3/30), held their nerve to restrict Delhi to 141/9, sealing a tense and memorable win.
Mumbai’s Innings: Harmanpreet Leads from the Front
Batting first, Mumbai Indians posted 149/7 in their 20 overs. Their innings started with early setbacks as Hayley Matthews (3) and Yastika Bhatia (8) fell cheaply to Marizanne Kapp.
However, Nat Sciver-Brunt played a stabilizing knock, scoring 30 off 28 balls, keeping the innings together.
Captain Harmanpreet Kaur took charge, smashing 66 off 44 balls at a strike rate of 150, including nine boundaries and two sixes. Her aggressive stroke play provided Mumbai with crucial momentum.
Late cameos from Amanjot Kaur (14 off 7)* and Sanskriti Gupta (8 off 5) helped Mumbai reach a competitive total.
Best Bowlers for Delhi:
- Marizanne Kapp (2/11 in 4 overs)
- Nallapureddy Charani (2 wickets)
Delhi’s Chase: Kapp’s Resistance in Vain
Chasing 150, Delhi Capitals struggled to build partnerships.
- Meg Lanning (13) was dismissed early by Sciver-Brunt.
- Shafali Verma continued her poor form, falling for 4 to Shabnim Ismail.
- Jess Jonassen (30 off 21) and Jemimah Rodrigues (30 off 21) attempted to rebuild the innings, but the middle order crumbled.
Delhi’s lower order failed to capitalize, with:
- Annabel Sutherland (2) falling cheaply
- Sarah Bryce (5) getting run out
Marizanne Kapp fought hard, scoring 40 off 26 balls, but wickets kept tumbling. Niki Prasad (25 off 23)* provided late resistance, but Delhi fell just 8 runs short, finishing at 141/9.
Key Bowling Performances for Mumbai:
- Nat Sciver-Brunt (3/30) – Led the attack with crucial breakthroughs.
- Amelia Kerr (2 wickets) – Provided key support.
With this nail-biting win, Mumbai Indians celebrate their second WPL title, reaffirming their dominance in the tournament.
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