Mumbai Indians Defeat Delhi Capitals by 50 Runs in WPL 2026; Harmanpreet Kaur, Nicola Carey's Performance Brings Back MI-W to Winning Ways

Mumbai Indians returned to winning ways on Saturday, January 10, 2026, delivering a comprehensive 50-run defeat to the Delhi Capitals in their second match of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) season. Powered by explosive half-centuries from captain Harmanpreet Kaur and Nat Sciver-Brunt, Mumbai posted a formidable 195/4 before their bowling unit, led by Nicola Carey and Amelia Kerr, dismantled the Delhi chase to bowl them out for 145. The victory earns Mumbai Indians their first points of the tournament, providing a vital morale boost following a narrow last-ball defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru just 24 hours prior. Mumbai Indians Little Fan Recreates Viral ‘Krrish Ka Gana Sunega’ Trend Using Dholki in Stands During WPL 2026 (Watch Video).

Kaur and Sciver-Brunt Lead the Charge

After being put in to bat by Delhi Capitals' skipper Jemimah Rodrigues, Mumbai suffered an early setback when Amelia Kerr fell for a duck on the first ball of the match. However, Nat Sciver-Brunt quickly seized control, anchoring the innings with a fluent 70 off 46 balls, including 13 boundaries.Captain Harmanpreet Kaur then took over the scoring mantle, playing a "protagonist’s knock" of an unbeaten 74 from just 42 deliveries. Kaur’s innings, laced with eight fours and three sixes, ensured Mumbai maximized the death overs. The pair’s 66-run partnership for the third wicket formed the backbone of a total that proved well beyond Delhi’s reach.

Delhi’s Top-Order Collapse

Chasing a target of 196, Delhi Capitals’ innings never found its rhythm. Seamer Nicola Carey delivered a decisive spell in the powerplay, dismissing dangerous openers Shafali Verma and Laura Wolvaardt in the same over. Within the first seven overs, Delhi had slumped to a precarious 46/5, effectively ending the contest as a close competition. While West Indian all-rounder Chinelle Henry provided a spirited lone resistance with a blistering 56 off 33 balls, she lacked support from the other end. Her departure in the 18th over, caught off the bowling of Amelia Kerr, signaled the final phase of the match as Mumbai's spinners cleaned up the tail.

Bowling Brilliance and Points Table Impact

Mumbai’s bowling effort was a collective triumph. Nicola Carey and Amelia Kerr were the pick of the bowlers, both finishing with three-wicket hauls (3/37 and 3/24 respectively). Nat Sciver-Brunt also contributed with two crucial wickets, capping off an all-round Player of the Match-contending performance. WPL 2026 Points Table Updated with Net Run Rate.

With this win, Mumbai Indians move to the top of the WPL 2026 points table, benefiting from a healthy net run rate. Conversely, Delhi Capitals, who have reached the finals in all three previous seasons, find themselves at the bottom of the ladder after their opening fixture as they look to regroup for their next clash against UP Warriorz.

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