MI vs DC, WPL 2026 Highlights: Mumbai Indians beat Delhi Capitals by 50 runs to register first win of season
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THE TIMES OF INDIA | Jan 10, 2026, 23:15:47 IST
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MI vs DC, WPL 2026 Highlights: Mumbai Indians beat Delhi Capitals by 50 runs to register first win of season

Mumbai Indians Women vs Delhi Capitals Women, WPL Live Score: Delhi Capitals step into the Women’s Premier League 2026 spotlight with a new captain at the helm and familiar ambitions driving them forward.

Jemimah Rodrigues, one of Indian cricket’s brightest stars, has been handed the leadership role after the franchise decided to move on from Australian great Meg Lanning, who captained the side for the first three seasons.

For Jemimah, the responsibility comes with both excitement and reflection, especially given Lanning’s deep imprint on the team’s culture.

"I met Meg Lanning, and it felt weird to see her wearing the yellow jersey of the UP Warriorz. I have to say the impact Meg had on our franchise, the Delhi Capitals, and the standards and culture she set was huge. I learned so much from her. I even picked her brain about captaincy," said Jemimah, acknowledging the influence of her predecessor.

The 24-year-old, who starred in India’s ICC Women’s ODI World Cup triumph with a memorable century against Australia in the semi-finals, believes leadership brings out the best in her. Drawing confidence from her domestic captaincy experience, she is ready to guide a side that has reached the WPL final in every edition so far.

"This new role as captain is exciting. I am also a little nervous because it is new. But I have led my domestic side for a while. I love leading because that extra responsibility brings out my best. My message to the Delhi Capitals is the same. We have played amazing cricket and have an amazing support staff. We just keep working hard and doing the right things, and I know things will fall into place. That is our energy," Jemimah added.

Delhi Capitals open their campaign with a high-voltage clash against defending champions Mumbai Indians at the DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai — a reminder of past finals heartbreaks and a chance to set the tone for 2026.

Head coach Jonathan Batty expressed optimism about the squad’s makeup and preparation following a productive pre-season camp in Goa.

"It's really nice to have a lot of familiar faces back in the squad from the last few years, and at the same time, it's been great to bring in some fresh faces who add a new dynamic to the team," Batty said.

He added, "It's been a fantastic preparation period… everything feels really positive, and we're raring to go."

With balance, belief and a new leader, Delhi Capitals will once again chase the one prize that has narrowly eluded them — the WPL title.
20:25 (IST) Jan 10
1
Overs12.3
Score90 - 2

Chinelle Henry to Harmanpreet Kaur, Right in the blockhole, outside off, Harmanpreet Kaur jams it out towards cover for a run.

20:25 (IST) Jan 10
1
Overs12.2
Score89 - 2

Chinelle Henry to Nat Sciver-Brunt, Pitched up and around middle, Nat Sciver-Brunt comes down the track again but ends up draging it off the bottom half of the bat towards long on for just a single.

20:24 (IST) Jan 10
0
Overs12.1
Score88 - 2

Chinelle Henry to Nat Sciver-Brunt, Fuller delivery, on middle, Nat Sciver-Brunt uses her feet to flick it away but loses her balance and gets an inside edge onto her pads.

20:23 (IST) Jan 10
Score after 12 overs 88 - 2
Runs Scored: 0
101111
  • Nat Sciver-Brunt 55 (37)
  • Harmanpreet Kaur 14 (16)
Minnu Mani1-0-5-0
1
Overs11.6
Score88 - 2

Minnu Mani to Nat Sciver-Brunt, Another short delivery, on leg, skids through, Nat Sciver-Brunt flicks it off the back foot to deep square leg for one more. Just 5 runs off the over!

20:23 (IST) Jan 10
1
Overs11.5
Score87 - 2

Minnu Mani to Harmanpreet Kaur, Drags her length back again and on middle, Harmanpreet Kaur heaves it through mid-wicket for one.

20:22 (IST) Jan 10
1
Overs11.4
Score86 - 2

Minnu Mani to Nat Sciver-Brunt, Pushed through quicker, shortish and around off, Nat Sciver-Brunt swats it down to long off for another run.

20:22 (IST) Jan 10
1
Overs11.3
Score85 - 2

Minnu Mani to Harmanpreet Kaur, Minnu Mani sees the batter advance and drags her length back, on middle, Harmanpreet Kaur gets cramped up and tucks it through mid-wicket for a run.

20:22 (IST) Jan 10
0
Overs11.2
Score84 - 2

Minnu Mani to Harmanpreet Kaur, Flatter, full and down the leg side, Harmanpreet Kaur goes down to swipe it away but misses. She looks at the umpire for the wide but gets nothing. 

20:21 (IST) Jan 10

Minnu Mani has been introduced into the attack in the 12th over.

20:21 (IST) Jan 10
1
Overs11.1
Score84 - 2

Minnu Mani to Nat Sciver-Brunt, Short of a length and around middle, Nat Sciver-Brunt pulls it towards deep mid-wicket for a single.

20:20 (IST) Jan 10
Score after 11 overs 83 - 2
Runs Scored: 0
101111
  • Nat Sciver-Brunt 52 (34)
  • Harmanpreet Kaur 12 (13)
Nandni Sharma2-0-16-1
1
Overs10.6
Score83 - 2

Nandni Sharma to Nat Sciver-Brunt, A slower one, full and on middle, Nat Sciver-Brunt backs away and drills it to long on for one more.

20:19 (IST) Jan 10
1
Overs10.5
Score82 - 2

Nandni Sharma to Harmanpreet Kaur, Back of a length and on middle and leg, Harmanpreet Kaur heaves it away wide of deep square leg for one.

20:18 (IST) Jan 10
1
Overs10.4
Score81 - 2

Nandni Sharma to Nat Sciver-Brunt, Fuller and angling into the pads, Nat Sciver-Brunt flicks it to deep mid-wicket for another run.

20:18 (IST) Jan 10
1
Overs10.3
Score80 - 2

Nandni Sharma to Harmanpreet Kaur, A low full toss, dips in on leg, Harmanpreet Kaur clips it through square leg for a run.

20:17 (IST) Jan 10
0
Overs10.2
Score79 - 2

Nandni Sharma to Harmanpreet Kaur, Back of a length and around off, Harmanpreet Kaur steers it towards point.

20:17 (IST) Jan 10
1
Overs10.1
Score79 - 2

Nandni Sharma to Nat Sciver-Brunt, FIFTY FOR SCIVER-BRUNT! A high-class knock from a high-class player, and she shows why she was the most valuable player last season. On a length and on middle, Nat Sciver-Brunt clips it through square leg for a single. She raises her bat to soak in all the applause.

20:16 (IST) Jan 10
Score after 10 overs 78 - 2
Runs Scored: 0
410041
  • Nat Sciver-Brunt 49 (31)
  • Harmanpreet Kaur 10 (10)
Sneh Rana2-0-16-0
1
Overs9.6
Score78 - 2

Sneh Rana to Nat Sciver-Brunt, Flatter delivery, around off, Nat Sciver-Brunt clips it to square leg for a single. Nat moves to 49.

20:15 (IST) Jan 10
4
Overs9.5
Score77 - 2

Sneh Rana to Nat Sciver-Brunt, FOUR! Boundaries flowing! A rank long hop, on middle, Nat Sciver-Brunt shifts her weight back and pulls it through square leg for a boundary

20:15 (IST) Jan 10
0
Overs9.4
Score73 - 2

Sneh Rana to Nat Sciver-Brunt, Pushed through, length delivery around off, Nat Sciver-Brunt plays it back to the bowler.

20:14 (IST) Jan 10
0
Overs9.3
Score73 - 2

Sneh Rana to Nat Sciver-Brunt, Tossed up, around off, turning in. Nat Sciver-Brunt pushes off the inner half of the bat and to the right of Rana.

20:14 (IST) Jan 10
1
Overs9.2
Score73 - 2

Sneh Rana to Harmanpreet Kaur, Bowls in line of the stumps, Harmanpreet Kaur flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

20:13 (IST) Jan 10
4
Overs9.1
Score72 - 2

Sneh Rana to Harmanpreet Kaur, FOUR! Good shot! Harmanpreet Kaur hits her first boundary. Floats it on a length, outside off. Harmanpreet Kaur comes down the track and smashes it down to long off for a boundary. She seems hydrated.

20:11 (IST) Jan 10

Strategic Time-Out! That's an entertaining start to the game. From the Mumbai Indians' point of view, Nat Sciver-Brunt's innings is a big boost after the game she had yesterday. MI are in a good position. Delhi Capitals on the other hand, need a wicket or two to pull things back.

20:10 (IST) Jan 10
Score after 9 overs 68 - 2
Runs Scored: 0
411011
  • Harmanpreet Kaur 5 (8)
  • Nat Sciver-Brunt 44 (27)
Sree Charani2-0-18-0
1
Overs8.6
Score68 - 2

Sree Charani to Harmanpreet Kaur, Goes a bit full and on middle, whipped to depe square leg for a single.

20:10 (IST) Jan 10
1
Overs8.5
Score67 - 2

Sree Charani to Nat Sciver-Brunt, Tossed up on middle, Nat Sciver-Brunt flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

20:07 (IST) Jan 10
0
Overs8.4
Score66 - 2

Sree Charani to Nat Sciver-Brunt, A confident appeal for LBW and up goes the finger. Oh, that looks absolutely dead in front. Tossed up, angling on a length and on middle and off, Nat Sciver-Brunt shuffles across to lap it but misses and gets hit on the flap of the pads. Charani was shouting her lungs out as she appealed. Nat Sciver-Brunt takes the review. UltraEdge loads.... Oh, there is a spike on it. NOT OUT IT IS! 

20:07 (IST) Jan 10
1
Overs8.3
Score66 - 2

Sree Charani to Harmanpreet Kaur, An arm ball, bowls it flat and on middle, Harmanpreet Kaur gets behind the line and bunts it to mid-wicket for one.

20:07 (IST) Jan 10
1
Overs8.2
Score65 - 2

Sree Charani to Nat Sciver-Brunt, Angles it full and on middle, Nat Sciver-Brunt turns it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

20:06 (IST) Jan 10
4
Overs8.1
Score64 - 2

Sree Charani to Nat Sciver-Brunt, FOUR! Picks the gap to perfection! Shorter and around off, angling in. Nat Sciver-Brunt backs away a touch and punches it through cover, beats the fielder and finds the fence.

20:05 (IST) Jan 10
Score after 8 overs 60 - 2
Runs Scored: 0
000141
  • Nat Sciver-Brunt 38 (23)
  • Harmanpreet Kaur 3 (6)
Sneh Rana1-0-6-0
1
Overs7.6
Score60 - 2

Sneh Rana to Nat Sciver-Brunt, Too full and on middle and leg, Nat Sciver-Brunt ends the over with a single as she plays it to long on. Just 6 runs off the over.

20:04 (IST) Jan 10
4
Overs7.5
Score59 - 2

Sneh Rana to Nat Sciver-Brunt, FOUR! Cheeky! Played it so well! Rana offers no pace at all, length ball, outside off. Nat Sciver-Brunt plays the switch hit, past the fielder at short fine for a boundary. 

20:03 (IST) Jan 10
1
Overs7.4
Score55 - 2

Sneh Rana to Harmanpreet Kaur, Dragged length, around off, Harmanpreet Kaur opens up her body and pulls it to deep square leg for a single.

20:03 (IST) Jan 10
0
Overs7.3
Score54 - 2

Sneh Rana to Harmanpreet Kaur, Pushed through, fuller and around off, Harmanpreet Kaur uses her feet and nudges it to mid-wicket. Three dots in a row.

20:03 (IST) Jan 10
0
Overs7.2
Score54 - 2

Sneh Rana to Harmanpreet Kaur, A good length delivery, outside off and turning in. Harmanpreet Kaur nudges it to mid-wicket.

20:02 (IST) Jan 10
0
Overs7.1
Score54 - 2

Sneh Rana to Harmanpreet Kaur, Flighted, full and outside off. Kaur steps across and plays it back to Rana.

20:02 (IST) Jan 10

Sneh Rana is into the attack.

20:01 (IST) Jan 10
Score after 7 overs 54 - 2
Runs Scored: 0
440(W)111
  • Harmanpreet Kaur 2 (2)
  • Nat Sciver-Brunt 33 (21)
Nandni Sharma1-0-11-1
1
Overs6.6
Score54 - 2

Nandni Sharma to Harmanpreet Kaur, A good length delivery, outside off, Kaur crunches it through cover and keeps the strike.

20:01 (IST) Jan 10
1
Overs6.5
Score53 - 2

Nandni Sharma to Nat Sciver-Brunt, Pitches it up, outside off. Nat Sciver-Brunt drives it through covers for a single.

20:00 (IST) Jan 10
1
Overs6.4
Score52 - 2

Nandni Sharma to Harmanpreet Kaur, A full toss, angling on middle, flicked to deep square leg for a single.

20:00 (IST) Jan 10

The skipper, Harmanpreet Kaur comes to the middle, 

19:58 (IST) Jan 10
W
Overs6.3
Score51 - 2

Nandni Sharma to G Kamalini, OUT! EDGED AND GONE! A bit of anticlimax as G Kamalini goes! This was in the arc, overpitched, outside off. G Kamalini opens the face of the bat to guide it away but edges it to Lizelle Lee, who dives to her left and holds onto it. A much needed wicket for Delhi Capitals as Mumbai Indians were cruising through.

19:58 (IST) Jan 10
4
Overs6.2
Score51 - 1

Nandni Sharma to G Kamalini, FOUR! Straight enough to beat the fielder! Keeps it short and close to the off pole. G Kamalini whacks it to the right of Shafali Verma at mid off and it races to the fence. 

19:57 (IST) Jan 10
4
Overs6.1
Score47 - 1

Nandni Sharma to G Kamalini, FOUR! G Kamalini is shifting gears now! Back of a length and around off, good bounce on it. G Kamalini trusts the bounce and pulls it in the gap, past mid-wicket for a boundary.

19:57 (IST) Jan 10

Will Kapp bowl out? No, Nandni Sharma replaces Kapp. 

19:56 (IST) Jan 10
Score after 6 overs 43 - 1
Runs Scored: 0
041104
  • Nat Sciver-Brunt 32 (20)
  • G Kamalini 8 (16)
Sree Charani1-0-10-0
4
Overs5.6
Score43 - 1

Sree Charani to Nat Sciver-Brunt, FOUR! Nat Sciver-Brunt is dealing in boundaries. She is in top form today! Angling on middle and leg, Nat Sciver-Brunt gets on her knee and sweeps this full ball over square leg for a boundary. Mumbai Indians end the Powerplay with 43/1 on the board.

19:55 (IST) Jan 10
0
Overs5.5
Score39 - 1

Sree Charani to Nat Sciver-Brunt, Flatter delivery, attacking the stumps. Nat Sciver-Brunt makes room and slaps it to cover. The ball stayed a bit low.

19:55 (IST) Jan 10
1
Overs5.4
Score39 - 1

Sree Charani to G Kamalini, Floats it fuller and just outside off, G Kamalini slog-sweeps it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

19:54 (IST) Jan 10
1
Overs5.3
Score38 - 1

Sree Charani to Nat Sciver-Brunt, Tossed up, around middle and off, Nat Sciver-Brunt works it to mid-wicket for a single.

19:54 (IST) Jan 10
4
Overs5.2
Score37 - 1

Sree Charani to Nat Sciver-Brunt, FOUR! Risky but effective! An arm ball, looped up around off, Nat Sciver-Brunt steps across and sweeps it behind square leg, in the gap for a boundary. 

19:53 (IST) Jan 10
0
Overs5.1
Score33 - 1

Sree Charani to Nat Sciver-Brunt, Pused through, full and on middle, Nat Sciver-Brunt nudges it to mid-wicket.

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Mumbai Indians Women vs Delhi Capitals Women, WPL Live Score: Delhi Capitals begin their WPL 2026 campaign with renewed ambition and a fresh leader in Jemimah Rodrigues, who takes over the captaincy after Meg Lanning’s departure.

One of India’s standout performers in recent times, Jemimah enters the role after playing a key part in India’s ICC Women’s ODI World Cup triumph and being a consistent pillar for DC across three seasons, all of which ended in finals appearances.

Speaking ahead of the season opener against defending champions Mumbai Indians, Jemimah reflected on Lanning’s lasting influence while expressing excitement and nervous energy about leading the side.

Delhi Capitals head into the new season having balanced continuity with fresh faces, backed by an intensive pre-season camp in Goa.

Head coach Jonathan Batty expressed confidence in the squad’s balance, preparation and team culture, stressing the desire to “go one better” after falling short in previous finals.

With a strong core retained, new recruits added and a blockbuster opening clash at the DY Patil Stadium, DC aim to finally convert their consistency into a WPL title under Jemimah’s leadership.