DC-W Win By Two Wickets | Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals WPL 2025 Highlights: Meg Lanning and Co Beat Former Champions in Absolute Thriller
The former champions take on the two-time finalists in what is expected to be a blockbuster of a contest in WPL 2025. Read below to get Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals match scorecard, live score updates and live commentary.
Delhi Capitals have beaten Mumbai Indians by three wickets and it is a thrilling win for the two-time finalists! What a win and it has come under nervy circumstances! Two runs were needed off the last ball and Arundhati Reddy managed to make it back to the crease before Yastika Bhatia whipped out the bails, as was concluded by the third umpire! This match had everything--action, thrill and a lot of drama and talking points and surely it has set the tone for the remainder of WPL 2025! For Delhi Capitals, young Niki Prasad played a crucial 35-run knock off 33 deliveries and that kept her side in the chase. Debutant Sarah Bryce also smashed 21 runs off 10 deliveries to help DC in the run chase. Mumbai Indians bowlers bounced back big time after Shafali Verma and Meg Lanning's quickfire start and this surely has to go down as one of the best games of the tournament. For Mumbai Indians, it was Amelia Kerr and Hayley Matthews got two wickets each. Earlier, it was Nat Sciver-Brunt's 80 that helped Mumbai Indians get to a total of some substance after they lost wickets at regular intervals. While Delhi Capitals might have had the win, they will look back and hope to correct the wrongs, especially with the bat. Mumbai Indians also will like to get their batting in order in the next game. Thanks for joining us!
OUT! Niki Prasad has been dismissed with Delhi Capitals needing two runs off two balls! Oh how this game has swung! Super over anyone?Niki Prasad c Amelia Kerr b S Sajana 35(33)
OUT! Shikha Pandey doesn't survive this time as she falls short of the crease. She hit a full toss towards the fielder and started off for the single but failed to make it back. Shikha Pandey run out (Sajeevan Sajana/Yastika Bhatia)
The match is set for a tense finish with 21 runs needed off the two remaining overs. Earlier in the 18th over, Shikha Pandey survived a close run out, with the third umpire decision sparking a bit of debate among the commentators.
OUT! Sarah Bryce's fight has ended as she has found the fielder! A big wicket for Mumbai Indians as the Scottish star was keeping her side in the chase! Mumbai Indians are on top now and Delhi Capitals under the pump! Sarah Bryce c Saika Ishaque b Hayley Matthews 21(10)
The chase has turned out to be pretty exciting! Delhi Capitals need 44 runs in four overs and the pressure is on them at the moment. Mumbai Indians will fancy their chances and another wicket might seal the win for them.
OUT! Alice Capsey has departed with Amelia Kerr getting her second wicket! The England international has found the fielder in the deep and the pressure is back on Delhi Capitals! Alice Capsey c Shabnim Ismail b Amelia Kerr 16(18)
Niki Prasad and Alice Capsey have stitched a small partnership and it has kept Delhi Capitals in the run chase. A total of 63 runs is needed from 42 balls and we are in for a cracker!
Alice Capsey and Niki Prasad are out in the middle and they have managed to steady the run chase after the quick loss of four wickets for not many runs. DC will need one of these two, ideally Alice Capsey to carry on till the end if they are to win this match. Niki Prasad, who recently led India to the U19 Women's T20 World Cup title, has started off on a positive note and will look to impress.
OUT! Another wicket for Mumbai Indians and this time, it is Annabel Sutherland who has to depart! The right-hander was caught on her crease and the delivery sneaked through, crashing into the stumps. Mumbai Indians are bouncing back big time here. Annabel Sutherland b Nat Sciver-Brunt 13(10)
OUT! Amelia Kerr has struck and she has the big wicket of Jemimah Rodrigues! The right-hander has struck the ball straight to Harmanpreet Kaur. The right-hander wanted to go up above the cover for a four but hit the ball with the toe-end of the bat and all of a sudden, Delhi Capitals are three wickets down and are losing their way a bit. Jemimah Rodrigues c Harmanpreet Kaur b Amelia Kerr 2(5)
OUT! Mumbai Indians have a second wicket and it is that of Shabnim Ismail who has castled Meg Lanning! The Delhi Capitals captain has to depart and Mumbai Indians are back in this match. Meg Lanning b Shabnim Ismail 15(19)
OUT! Hayley Matthews has provided Mumbai Indians with a much-needed breakthrough and it is that of Shafali Verma! The right-hander attempted to hit the ball down the ground but did not make the desired connection. Amanjot Kaur takes the catch to complete the dismissal. Shafali Verma c Amanjot Kaur b Hayley Matthews 43(18)
A good start for Delhi Capitals in this run chase with Meg Lanning and Shafali Verma ensuring 35 runs are scored in four overs. Mumbai Indians need a wicket big time to bounce back or else this game could finish in quick time.
22 runs off the second over and it is courtesy Shafali Verma, who has taken the attack to Saika Ishaque! The right-hander is making a statement early on with an aggressive display in the second over and Delhi Capitals are up and running!
Shabnim Ismail has bowled the first over and conceded just two runs off the first over. She could have hgad Meg Lanning's wicket had not the ball fallen short of Hayley Matthews at first slip.
OUT! Saika Ishaque has been castled by Annabel Sutherland and Mumbai Indians have been bowled out for 164! The former champions will worry about this score and feel that they might not have enough on the board. Nat Sciver-Brunt was exceptional as she scored an unbeaten 80* and apart from Harmanpreet Kaur's 42 off 22 balls, there was not much to speak about from the others. For Delhi Capitals, Annabel Sutherland took three wickets while Shikha Pandey got two. We will be back with the chase shortly!
OUT! Another run out for Mumbai Indians with Shabnim Ismail becoming the victim this time. Nat Sciver-Brunt hits the ball in the air and although Annabel Sutherland drops the difficult chance, she manages to throw the ball back to Shikha Pandey who runs out the tail-ender! Shabnim Ismail run out (Annabel Sutherland/Shikha Pandey) 0(0)
OUT! Mumbai Indians lose another wicket and it is Jintimani Kalita who has to sacrifice her wicket to keep Nat Sciver-Brunt on strike! Jintimani Kalita run out (Shafali Verma/Shikha Pandey) 1(1)
Delhi Capitals have been the most consistent franchise in these two editions of the WPL. Meg Lanning has been superb as captain and has orchestrated some memorable wins. But the team has failed to make it to the title, despite having reached the final on both occasions. However, this time. they will look to change that narrative and eye a winning start. However, the head-to-head stats between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals are tilted in favour of the former champions with Harmanpreet Kaur and co winning three out of five matches played. The WPL 2025 has already gotten off to a rollicking start and both teams will look to put on another impressive show at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara.WPL 2025 Points Table Updated With Net Run Rate: Check Latest Team Standings and Leaderboard of Women’s Premier League T20 Tournament.
Delhi Capitals: Shafali Verma, Meg Lanning(c), Alice Capsey, Jemimah Rodrigues, Marizanne Kapp, Annabel Sutherland, Arundhati Reddy, Minnu Mani, Taniya Bhatia(w), Radha Yadav, Shikha Pandey, Jess Jonassen, Sarah Bryce, Titas Sadhu, Sneha Deepthi, Nandini Kashyap, Niki Prasad, Nallapureddy Charani
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