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Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians WPL Final highlights: Mumbai Indians beat Delhi Capitals by 8 runs to win their second Women’s Premier League title
Women's Premier League final highlights: Mumbai Indians secured their second Women's Premier League (WPL) title with a thrilling 8-run victory over Delhi Capitals in the final at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday.
Defending 150, Mumbai Indians bowlers, led by Nat Sciver-Brunt (3/30), restricted Delhi Capitals to 141 for 9 for a tense win.
Batting first, Mumbai Indians posted a competitive total of 149 for 7 in their 20 overs. The innings began with an early setback as Hayley Matthews was dismissed for just 3 runs by Marizanne Kapp. Yastika Bhatia followed soon after, falling for 8 runs to Kapp’s sharp bowling.
However, Nat Sciver-Brunt steadied the innings with a solid 30 off 28 balls, anchoring the middle overs.
Captain Harmanpreet Kaur played a crucial knock, scoring 66 off 44 balls with a strike rate of 150. Her innings included nine boundaries and two sixes, which gave Mumbai Indians the much-needed momentum.
Contributions from Amanjot Kaur, who scored an unbeaten 14 off 7 balls, and Sanskriti Gupta’s quick 8 off 5 balls, helped Mumbai reach 149.
Marizanne Kapp was the standout bowler for Delhi Capitals, claiming 2 for 11 in her four overs, while Nallapureddy Charani also picked up two crucial wickets.
In response, Delhi Capitals struggled to chase down the target.
Their innings got off to a shaky start as captain Meg Lanning was dismissed for 13 by Nat Sciver-Brunt.
Shafali Verma’s poor form continued as she was trapped LBW by Shabnim Ismail for 4 runs.
Jess Jonassen and Jemimah Rodrigues tried to rebuild the innings, with Rodrigues scoring a quick 30 off 21 balls.
However, Delhi’s middle-order collapse saw Annabel Sutherland dismissed for 2 and Sarah Bryce run out for 5.
Marizanne Kapp fought hard with a valiant 40 off 26 balls, but her efforts were in vain as wickets continued to fall at regular intervals.
Niki Prasad’s 25 not out off 23 balls provided some resistance, but Delhi fell short, finishing at 141 for 9 in 20 overs.
Nat Sciver-Brunt was the pick of the bowlers for Mumbai, taking 3 for 30. Amelia Kerr chipped in with two wickets
Defending 150, Mumbai Indians bowlers, led by Nat Sciver-Brunt (3/30), restricted Delhi Capitals to 141 for 9 for a tense win.
Batting first, Mumbai Indians posted a competitive total of 149 for 7 in their 20 overs. The innings began with an early setback as Hayley Matthews was dismissed for just 3 runs by Marizanne Kapp. Yastika Bhatia followed soon after, falling for 8 runs to Kapp’s sharp bowling.
However, Nat Sciver-Brunt steadied the innings with a solid 30 off 28 balls, anchoring the middle overs.
Captain Harmanpreet Kaur played a crucial knock, scoring 66 off 44 balls with a strike rate of 150. Her innings included nine boundaries and two sixes, which gave Mumbai Indians the much-needed momentum.
Contributions from Amanjot Kaur, who scored an unbeaten 14 off 7 balls, and Sanskriti Gupta’s quick 8 off 5 balls, helped Mumbai reach 149.
Marizanne Kapp was the standout bowler for Delhi Capitals, claiming 2 for 11 in her four overs, while Nallapureddy Charani also picked up two crucial wickets.
In response, Delhi Capitals struggled to chase down the target.
Their innings got off to a shaky start as captain Meg Lanning was dismissed for 13 by Nat Sciver-Brunt.
Shafali Verma’s poor form continued as she was trapped LBW by Shabnim Ismail for 4 runs.
Jess Jonassen and Jemimah Rodrigues tried to rebuild the innings, with Rodrigues scoring a quick 30 off 21 balls.
However, Delhi’s middle-order collapse saw Annabel Sutherland dismissed for 2 and Sarah Bryce run out for 5.
Marizanne Kapp fought hard with a valiant 40 off 26 balls, but her efforts were in vain as wickets continued to fall at regular intervals.
Niki Prasad’s 25 not out off 23 balls provided some resistance, but Delhi fell short, finishing at 141 for 9 in 20 overs.
Nat Sciver-Brunt was the pick of the bowlers for Mumbai, taking 3 for 30. Amelia Kerr chipped in with two wickets
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Marizanne Kapp to Hayley Matthews, On the fifth stump line, on a nagging length, Hayley Matthews opts to stay back and drops her bat down on the ball.
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Marizanne Kapp to Hayley Matthews, This moves in the air away from the right-hander, on a good length, Hayley Matthews watches it closely and lets it be.
20:02 (IST) Mar 15
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Marizanne Kapp to Yastika Bhatia, Yastika Bhatia and Mumbai are underway! Tailing back into the pads, Bhatia helps it down to deep fine leg and gets off the mark.
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Marizanne Kapp to Yastika Bhatia, Kapp is on the money straight away! On a good length, on middle and leg, shaping back in from over the wicket, Bhatia hangs back and nudges it to mid-wicket.
19:59 (IST) Mar 15
With all the pre-match formalities completed, it's now time for the real action to take center stage! The two umpires make their way to the middle. Delhi, gathered in a final huddle, break away and take their positions on the field, ready to bring their best on the biggest stage. For Mumbai, it's Hayley Matthews and Yastika Bhatia striding out confidently to open the innings, determined to set the tone. The spotlight now falls on Marizanne Kapp, who stands at the top of her mark, gripping the new ball, poised to launch the first delivery of this epic final. Here we go! Let the battle begin!
19:56 (IST) Mar 15
All set for the grand finale to unfold! Both teams, led by their captains, make their way onto the field, soaking in the atmosphere of this monumental clash. The players line up as the Indian national anthem echoes through the stadium, setting the tone for what promises to be an electrifying contest.
19:46 (IST) Mar 15
WPL Final Live: Playing XIs
Mumbai Indians: Yastika Bhatia(w), Hayley Matthews, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur(c), Sajeevan Sajana, Amelia Kerr, Amanjot Kaur, G Kamalini, Sanskriti Gupta, Shabnim Ismail, Saika Ishaque
Delhi Capitals: Meg Lanning(c), Shafali Verma, Jess Jonassen, Jemimah Rodrigues, Annabel Sutherland, Marizanne Kapp, Sarah Bryce(w), Niki Prasad, Minnu Mani, Shikha Pandey, Nallapureddy Charani
Delhi Capitals: Meg Lanning(c), Shafali Verma, Jess Jonassen, Jemimah Rodrigues, Annabel Sutherland, Marizanne Kapp, Sarah Bryce(w), Niki Prasad, Minnu Mani, Shikha Pandey, Nallapureddy Charani
19:44 (IST) Mar 15
Mumbai (Unchanged Playing XI) - Yastika Bhatia(WK), Hayley Matthews, Natalie Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Sajana S, Amelia Kerr, Amanjot Kaur, Kamalini G, Sanskriti Gupta, Shabnim Ismail, Saika Ishaque.
19:44 (IST) Mar 15
Delhi (Playing XI) - Meg Lanning (C), Shafali Verma, Jess Jonassen, Jemimah Rodrigues, Annabel Sutherland, Marizanne Kapp, Sarah Bryce (WK), Niki Prasad, Shikha Pandey, Minnu Mani, N Charani (In for Titas Sadhu).
19:44 (IST) Mar 15
The skipper of Mumbai, Harmanpreet Kaur, says they would have bowled first as well. Acknowledging the significance of the occasion, she highlights the importance of staying balanced and living in the moment. Reflecting on a successful past week, Kaur mentions that they aim to carry forward the same momentum. She recalls fond memories of winning the final at this very venue and stresses the need to enjoy the game. Confirms that Mumbai are going in with an unchanged XI for the final.
19:43 (IST) Mar 15
Meg Lanning, the skipper of Delhi, says the conditions seem like will stay the same, and since bowling first has worked for them, they will look to stick to it. Mentions that this is yet another opportunity for them and they have worked hard to make it here and want to put up the best show now. Informs that they have one change in the side with N Charani coming in place of Titas Sadhu.
19:42 (IST) Mar 15
WPL Final Live: TOSS!
Delhi Capitals win toss, opt to field against Mumbai Indians
19:41 (IST) Mar 15
TOSS - The flip of the coin lands in the favour of Meg Lanning and Delhi have opted to BOWL first.
19:37 (IST) Mar 15
WPL Final Live: Squads
Mumbai Indians: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Akshita Maheshwari, Amandeep Kaur, Amanjot Kaur, Amelia Kerr, Chloe Tryon, Hayley Matthews, Jintimani Kalita, Keerthana Balakrishnan, Nadine de Klerk, Natalie Sciver-Brunt, Parunika Sisodia, Sajeevan Sajana, Sanskriti Gupta, G Kamalini (wk), Yastika Bhatia (wk), Saika Ishaque and Shabnim Ismail.
Delhi Capitals: Meg Lanning (c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma, Sneh Deepthi, Alice Capsey, Annabel Sutherland, Arundhati Reddy, Jess Jonassen, Marizanne Kapp, Minnu Mani, N Charani, Niki Prasad, Radha Yadav, Shikha Pandey, Nandini Kashyap (wk), Taniya Bhatia (wk), Sarah Bryce (wk) and Titas Sadhu.
Delhi Capitals: Meg Lanning (c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma, Sneh Deepthi, Alice Capsey, Annabel Sutherland, Arundhati Reddy, Jess Jonassen, Marizanne Kapp, Minnu Mani, N Charani, Niki Prasad, Radha Yadav, Shikha Pandey, Nandini Kashyap (wk), Taniya Bhatia (wk), Sarah Bryce (wk) and Titas Sadhu.
19:36 (IST) Mar 15
WPL Final Live: MI's batting
For MI though, Matthews and skipper Harmanpreet Kaur have nine sixes each and another four sixes were hit by Sciver-Brunt.
But it is the boundary count where MI are far ahead with 80 hits to the fence from Sciver-Brunt and another 42 by Matthews.
Skipper Harmanpreet, who has been instrumental in playing crucial knocks also has 29 hits to her credit.
But it is the boundary count where MI are far ahead with 80 hits to the fence from Sciver-Brunt and another 42 by Matthews.
Skipper Harmanpreet, who has been instrumental in playing crucial knocks also has 29 hits to her credit.
19:36 (IST) Mar 15
WPL Final Live: DC's batting
For DC, Shafali Verma's (300 runs) Powerplay batting will be very important as the out-of-favour India star has given good start to his team in most of the games.
She is also the best placed Indians in the top run-getters' list at number four.
Lanning (263 runs) is the other consistent performer in their ranks, while India U-19 World Cup winning captain Nikki Prasad showed early promise but has not had many opportunities to bat higher up.
Two big disappointments for DC have been Jemimah Rodrigues and Marizane Kapp.
Power-hitting is also an aspect where MI is ahead of DC in terms of the number of players who can easily clear the fence.
The teams are nearly even in sixes -- MI with 30 and DC with 28 -- but Shafali leads all players with 16 maximums, far ahead of DC's next-best Jonassen (3 sixes).
She is also the best placed Indians in the top run-getters' list at number four.
Lanning (263 runs) is the other consistent performer in their ranks, while India U-19 World Cup winning captain Nikki Prasad showed early promise but has not had many opportunities to bat higher up.
Two big disappointments for DC have been Jemimah Rodrigues and Marizane Kapp.
Power-hitting is also an aspect where MI is ahead of DC in terms of the number of players who can easily clear the fence.
The teams are nearly even in sixes -- MI with 30 and DC with 28 -- but Shafali leads all players with 16 maximums, far ahead of DC's next-best Jonassen (3 sixes).
19:36 (IST) Mar 15
WPL Final Live: MI's bowling
To add to it, her medium pace bowling has also got her nine wickets along with Matthews' off-breaks which has proved to be very effective.
But on a good batting deck, it would be White Ferns' star Amelia Kerr's leg-breaks (16 wickets) which could be decisive.
Kerr might go for a few more but she has the knack of getting wickets with her fast leg breaks.
Complementing her is the season's surprise package, off-spinner Sanskriti Gupta, who has taken only four wickets but has an economy rate of less than seven.
But on a good batting deck, it would be White Ferns' star Amelia Kerr's leg-breaks (16 wickets) which could be decisive.
Kerr might go for a few more but she has the knack of getting wickets with her fast leg breaks.
Complementing her is the season's surprise package, off-spinner Sanskriti Gupta, who has taken only four wickets but has an economy rate of less than seven.
19:35 (IST) Mar 15
WPL Final Live: Hello and welcome!
Hello and welcome to the Live coverage of Women's Premier League final between Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians.
Powered by the all-round brilliance of Nat Sciver-Brunt and Hayley Matthews, Mumbai Indians head into the Women's Premier League final as favorites to claim their second title, while Delhi Capitals hope to break their title jinx in what promises to be a thrilling showdown on Saturday.
Sciver-Brunt (493 runs, 9 wickets) and Matthews (17 wickets and 304 runs) currently top the batting and bowling charts respectively, making them crucial to MI's title charge against Meg Lanning's formidable Delhi outfit.
Lanning, who has retired from International level is one of the greatest captains in women's cricket, would be determined to add a WPL trophy to her decorated career and end DC's trophy drought -- both in the women's and men's IPL since 2008.
While DC secured a direct entry into the final due to a superior net run rate, MI's firepower with the bat gives them an edge on a batting belter that the Brabourne Stadium provides.
For DC, their chances would depend more on a very potent bowling attack with Southern Stars spinner Jess Jonassen and seasoned India seamer Shikha Pandey, both of whom had 11 wickets each in the league stages at a decent economy rate.
In their last round robin encounter, DC restricted MI to 123 for nine, largely because of efforts from Shikha and Jonassen who shared four wickets between them as DC won that game in Bengaluru by nine wickets.
That was also a game where MI's performer of the season Sciver-Brunt had endured a rare failure.
Powered by the all-round brilliance of Nat Sciver-Brunt and Hayley Matthews, Mumbai Indians head into the Women's Premier League final as favorites to claim their second title, while Delhi Capitals hope to break their title jinx in what promises to be a thrilling showdown on Saturday.
Sciver-Brunt (493 runs, 9 wickets) and Matthews (17 wickets and 304 runs) currently top the batting and bowling charts respectively, making them crucial to MI's title charge against Meg Lanning's formidable Delhi outfit.
Lanning, who has retired from International level is one of the greatest captains in women's cricket, would be determined to add a WPL trophy to her decorated career and end DC's trophy drought -- both in the women's and men's IPL since 2008.
While DC secured a direct entry into the final due to a superior net run rate, MI's firepower with the bat gives them an edge on a batting belter that the Brabourne Stadium provides.
For DC, their chances would depend more on a very potent bowling attack with Southern Stars spinner Jess Jonassen and seasoned India seamer Shikha Pandey, both of whom had 11 wickets each in the league stages at a decent economy rate.
In their last round robin encounter, DC restricted MI to 123 for nine, largely because of efforts from Shikha and Jonassen who shared four wickets between them as DC won that game in Bengaluru by nine wickets.
That was also a game where MI's performer of the season Sciver-Brunt had endured a rare failure.
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