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MI vs DC Highlights, WPL 2023 Final: Nat Sciver-Brunt stars as Mumbai Indians beat Delhi Capitals to win inaugural Women's Premier League title

Mumbai Indians beat Delhi Capitals by seven wickets in the final to lift the inaugural Women's Premier League trophy on Sunday. MI...

The Times of India | Mar 26, 2023, 23:44:00 IST

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23:44 (IST), Mar, 26

Great experience, we were waiting for so many years. Everyone enjoyed this throughout the dressing room. It feels like a dream, for everyone here. So many people were asking when WPL will come and that day is here, and we are so happy and proud. I think having a long batting line-up, we had to go there and express ourselves. Very happy with how everyone performed. I think staying positive is key, we were lucky with full tosses going in our favour. This is a special moment for all of us. I have been waiting a long time and today I know what it feels like to be winning (laughs). Great experience and waiting for next year. (On coaches) We keep talking about being positive, and we executed our plans really well and that's the reason I'm standing here today.

- Mumbai Indians captain Harmanpreet Kaur

23:40 (IST), Mar, 26

We would have loved to win but full credit to MI. They deserve it but full credit to our group's efforts. We didn't really set a target, we wanted to put a few more. We didn't bat at our best but this competition has shown you can keep going till the end, and then you never know. Very good effort from the bowlers. We did well in the first 10 overs, got early wickets but Harmanpreet and Sciver-Brunt took the game away, they batted very well. I have enjoyed playing spin, and enjoyed my experience with DC. Everyone responsible at this franchise, made us feel very welcome. A massive thank you to them.

- Delhi Capitals captain Meg Lanning

23:37 (IST), Mar, 26

Happy to contribute, being able to do things with both bat and ball. Continuously trying to improve and the conditions help my off-spin. Important to take back the award but more happy to win with Mumbai Indians. Whichever is better on that day.

- Most Valuable Player: Hayley Matthews (271 runs & 16 wickets)

23:34 (IST), Mar, 26

It was very special. Glad I was able to stick it out when the pressure was on. I was trying to get quite tough and Harman and Melie took the pressure off me. I knew if I stayed till the end we'd get through. We gave away too many in the final 3-4 overs, but it made the game interesting. (Winning the trophy) It means everything, coming together with a special group of girls with the Mumbai Indians, a really special moment.

- Playe of the Match: Nat Sciver-Brunt (60* off 55)

23:26 (IST), Mar, 26

Match Report: Mumbai Indians beat Delhi Capitals to win inaugural WPL title

Harmanpreet Kaur-led Mumbai Indians won the inaugural Women's Premier League title on Sunday, after registering a thrilling seven-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals in the summit clash at the Brabourne stadium. All-rounder Nat Sciver-Brunt played a gritty knock of 60 not out, off 55 balls, to take Mumbai home in a tight low-scoring final against Delhi. After restricting Delhi to a below par 131 for 9, Mumbai chased down the target with three balls to spare in front of a partisan crowd. Sciver-Brunt and skipper Harmanpreet, who scored 37 off 39 balls, added a match-winning 72 runs for the third wicket as they reached 134 for 3 in 19.3 overs.

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23:19 (IST), Mar, 26

* Women's Premier League 2023 stats: Most runs - Meg Lanning (345) | Highest average - Nat Sciver-Brunt (66.4) | Highest SR - Shafali Verma (185.29) | Highest score - Sophie Ecclestone 99(36) vs Gujarat Giants | Most sixes - Shafali Verma (13), Sophie Devine (13) | Most wickets - Hayley Matthews (16), Ecclestone (16) | Best figures - Marizzane Kapp (5/15) vs Gujarat Giants

23:12 (IST), Mar, 26

You cannot do all those things on a plan [on wickets off full-tosses]. Thanks to Lotty and others, this was my first assignment as a coach. The girls put everything in and they have done their best. They believe that they will be able to do their best whenever they get the opportunity. We're all proud of them. Many times Harmanpreet has gone through these situations and is not able to cross the ladder. First day we said this time you have to cross the ladder. She has taken responsibility, the way she handled the team from day 1 is amazing. She came here after a tournament straightaway and not even one training session she said she was tired.

- Jhulan Goswami, MI bowling coach

23:03 (IST), Mar, 26

It was a good start for us, and we played well right throughout the tournament. Very proud of this team. Need to keep playing well and contributing for my team.

- Pooja Vastrakar

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23:02 (IST), Mar, 26

To train for and work hard for those moments, to step up for those moments. To go for your best shot and nice it came off. Amazing franchise and amazing people. You just get into a zone and then to play in front of such a crowd is amazing but as soon as that ball is bowled, you have to remain in the zone. Charlotte is one of the best coaches I have worked with. The effort she pops into her team is amazing. Charlotte is a legend, she's got a wealth of knowledge. She's taken teams to finals but had not gotten over the line. To do that for her is so pleasing and emotional for us.

- Amelia Kerr

23:02 (IST), Mar, 26

This is one of my greatest moments in cricket, have built amazing friendships right throughout the tournament. We gave them (players_ an off yesterday. We had a team meeting and we kept it very relaxed. They (MI players) played for one another, it has been a wonderful experience.

- Charlotte Edwards

22:58 (IST), Mar, 26

Not able to express it, it's a dream come true, speechless. I didn't change much, I tried to bowl dot deliveries. Wong's plan was to take wickets off full toss (laughs). I would like to thank all the fans, grateful for their support.

- Saika Ishaque

22:57 (IST), Mar, 26

I just can't explain in words the amount of happiness I am getting right now. We were pretty relaxed yesterday, we just tried to focus on our plans on the field.

- Yastika Bhatia

22:56 (IST), Mar, 26

It is crazy, hopefully the first of many. We have been through a lot of ups and downs, happy to win it in the end. To create history and bring it home is great. I reckon wickets are wickets, pretty happy with the one through the gate. The wicket assisted me when I was bowling and I was happy to get the team to a win.

- Hayley Matthews (4-2-5-3)

22:52 (IST), Mar, 26

Mumbai Indians, the first champions

22:44 (IST), Mar, 26

It's all over! Mumbai Indians (134/3 in 19.3 overs) beat Delhi Capitals (131/9) by 7 wickets to win the inaugural edition of the Women's Premier League

Nat Sciver-Brunt (60* off 55) finished off the chase in style, hitting a four to take Mumbai Indians home. MI became the first champions of the Women's Premier League as they registered a thrilling seven-wicket victory at Brabourne stadium.

22:40 (IST), Mar, 26

Mumbai Indians 127/3 after 19 overs, need 5 off 6 balls

16 RUNS! 4 1 2 4 4 1 - Nat Sciver-Brunt (54) completed her fifty with a four and Amelia Kerr (13) smashed back-to-back fours to score 16 runs off Jess Jonassen. MI put themselves in the driver's seat with an excellent penultimate over.

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22:40 (IST), Mar, 26

FOUR! Makes it back-to-back fours for Amelia Kerr (12*) off Jess Jonassen | MI 126/3 in 18.5 overs, need 6 off 7 balls

22:39 (IST), Mar, 26

FOUR! Amelia Kerr (8*) smashes a four towards deep mid-wicket off Jess Jonassen | MI 122/3 in 18.4 overs, need 10 off 8 balls

22:38 (IST), Mar, 26

FOUR & FIFTY! Nat Sciver-Brunt (53*) hits a four to bring up her fifty off 52 balls | MI 115/3 in 18.2 overs

22:35 (IST), Mar, 26

Mumbai Indians 111/3 after 18 overs, need 21 off 12 balls

Superb from Shikha Pandey at this stage. No boundaries and just five runs off it. The pacer completed her spell with this tidy one and returned figures of 0 for 23 in 4 overs.

22:31 (IST), Mar, 26

Mumbai Indians 106/3 after 17 overs, need 26 off 18 balls

Delhi Capitals got a big breakthrough when Mumbai skipper Harmanpreet Kaur (37) was run-out off the first delivery. But Nat Sciver-Brunt (45*) smashed two fours to score 11 runs off it and kept Mumbai in the hunt.

22:29 (IST), Mar, 26

100 comes up for Mumbai Indians in 16.3 overs -- 100/3

22:29 (IST), Mar, 26

FOUR! Nat Sciver-Brunt (39*) hits a four towards fine leg off Alice Capsey | MI 99/3 in 16.2 overs

22:27 (IST), Mar, 26

OUT! Harmanpreet Kaur run out for 37 | MI 95/3 in 16.1 overs

22:24 (IST), Mar, 26

Mumbai Indians 95/2 after 16 overs, need 37 off 24 balls

Nat Sciver-Brunt (35*) hit a four to score 8 runs off pacer Shikha Pandey. Mumbai Indians are slowly going towards the target with ample wickets in hand. The asking rate is over 9 but Delhi need wickets to give Mumbai a fight in it.

22:23 (IST), Mar, 26

FOUR! Nat Sciver-Brunt (35*) hits a four off Shikha Pandey | MI 95/2 in 15.5 overs

22:19 (IST), Mar, 26

Mumbai Indians 87/2 after 15 overs, need 45 off 30 balls

Again Harmanpreet Kaur (36*) smashed a four off the first delivery to put pressure on the bowler, but Radha Yadav bowled extremely well to give away just two more singles in the next five balls. Radha returned figures of 1 for 24 in 4 overs.

22:15 (IST), Mar, 26

Mumbai Indians 81/2 after 14 overs, need 51 off 36 balls

Marizanne Kapp completed her spell with a tidy one, just five runs off it including a leg bye. All runs in singles. Kapp's final figures: 4-0-22-0.

22:11 (IST), Mar, 26

Mumbai Indians 76/2 after 13 overs, need 56 off 42 balls

Harmanpreet Kaur (28* off 28) hit a four off the first ball and scored nine runs off Jess Jonassen to keep Mumbai in the hunt for the title. It's advantage MI at the moment with 8 wickets in hand. The Mumbai skipper also brought up a crucial fifty-run stand with Nat Sciver-Brunt. Delhi desperately need wickets now.

22:07 (IST), Mar, 26

Mumbai Indians 67/2 after 12 overs, need 65 off 48 balls

12 RUNS! L2 1 0 4 1 4 - A good one for Mumbai to release the pressure a bit. Harmanpreet Kaur (22) and Nat Sciver-Brunt (23) hit a four each to score 112 runs off Alice Capsey. Delhi need wickets soon to get back into the contest.

22:06 (IST), Mar, 26

22:04 (IST), Mar, 26

Mumbai Indians 55/2 after 11 overs, need 77 off 54 balls

Excellent from Radha Yadav. The spinner gave away just four runs in it -- three singles and a wide. Mumbai need boundaries and Delhi need wickets to tilt the game in their favour.

22:00 (IST), Mar, 26

Mumbai Indians 51/2 after 10 overs, need 81 off 60 balls

Harmanpreet Kaur (16*) smashed a four off the first delivery, but Alice Capsey, who came into the attack, recovered well to concede just two more singles in the next five deliveries. MI need 81 more to win at 8.1 per over from here on.

21:59 (IST), Mar, 26

50 comes up for Mumbai Indians in 9.2 overs -- 50/2

21:56 (IST), Mar, 26

Mumbai Indians 45/2 after 9 overs | Target - 132

Good one for Mumbai. Harmanpreet Kaur (11) smashed a four to score 9 runs off Shikha Pandey in it. The Mi skipper and Nat Sciver-Brunt (15) are slowly resurrecting MI run chase.

21:55 (IST), Mar, 26

FOUR! Harmanpreet Kaur hits a four towards deep square leg off Shikha Pandey | MI 42/2 in 8.3 overs

21:50 (IST), Mar, 26

Mumbai Indians 36/2 after 8 overs | Target - 132

Nat Sciver-Brunt (13*) hit a welcome four for Mumbai as they scored 8 runs off spinner Radha Yadav in it. The asking rate for MI is now exactly 8 per over.

21:47 (IST), Mar, 26

Mumbai Indians 28/2 after 7 overs | Target - 132

Pacer Shikha Pandey, who scored 27* off 17 with the bat, came into the attack and bowled a tidy one. Just one single off it.

21:44 (IST), Mar, 26

End of Powerplay! Mumbai Indians 27/2 after 6 overs, need 105 off 84 balls

Excellent from Jess Jonassen, just one run off it. Jess bowled five straight dot balls to Nat Sciver-Brunt, before the MI batter scored a single off the final delivery.

21:41 (IST), Mar, 26

Mumbai Indians 26/2 after 5 overs | Target - 132

Another good one from Marizanne Kapp, the pacer gave away just two singles in it. But Delhi lost a review, while going for LBW decision against Nat Sciver-Brunt.

21:36 (IST), Mar, 26

Mumbai Indians 24/2 after 4 overs | Target - 132

Superb start from Jess Jonassen - a big wicket and just two singles off it. Arundhati Reddy took a stunning catch diving forward to send Hayley Matthews (13) back to the pavilion. Big breakthrough for Delhi. It's game on!

21:35 (IST), Mar, 26

OUT! Jess Jonassen gets rid of Hayley Matthews (13) | MI 23/2 in 3.4 overs

21:33 (IST), Mar, 26

Mumbai Indians 22/1 after 3 overs | Target - 132

Hayley Matthews (13*) hit a four in it, but Marizanne Kapp recovered well to give away just 7 runs in it.

21:29 (IST), Mar, 26

Mumbai Indians 15/1 after 2 overs | Target 132

Brilliant from Radha Yadav, after her whirlwind 27* off 12 with the bat, as the spinner gave Delhi Capitals an early breakthrough. Yastika Bhatia (4) hit a four but was holed out by Alice Capsey at deep mid-wicket in the very next ball.

21:26 (IST), Mar, 26

OUT! Radha Yadav strikes early, dismisses Yastika Bhatia (4) | MI 13/1 in 1.3 overs

21:23 (IST), Mar, 26

Mumbai Indians 9/0 after 1 over | Target - 132

Good start for Mumbai Indians in their run chase. Hayley Matthews (8*) smashed two fours off pacer Marizanne Kapp.

21:22 (IST), Mar, 26

FOUR! Hayley Matthews opens the account with a four towards sweeper cover off Marizanne Kapp | MI 4/0 in 0.3 overs

21:20 (IST), Mar, 26

Welcome Back! Yastika Bhatia and Hayley Matthews to start the Mumbai Indians run chase. Marizanne Kapp with the ball for Delhi Capitals.

21:12 (IST), Mar, 26

Pretty excited, but only half the job's done, need to contribute with the bat. Pretty happy with that, bowlers did a fantastic job. As batters we need to execute and chase down this total.

- Matthews Hayley (4-2-5-3)

21:05 (IST), Mar, 26

That's it! Delhi Capitals 131/9 after 20 overs (Lanning 35, Pandey 27*, Radha 27*; Matthews 3/5, Wong 3/42)

16 RUNS! 0 1 1 2 6 6 - What a finish for Delhi. Radha Yadav (27* off 12 balls) signed off the innings with two big sixes off Nat Sciver-Brunt to score 16 runs from the final over. Yadav put on a valuable 52 runs for the 10th wicket in just 4 overs with Shikha Pandey (27* off 17). The momentum has shifted in favour of Delhi, but will the 131/9 be enough to stop Mumbai? A cracker of chase coming up soon.

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MI vs DC Highlights, WPL 2023 Final: Nat Sciver-Brunt stars as Mumbai Indians beat Delhi Capitals to win inaugural Women's Premier League title

- Mumbai Indians captain Harmanpreet Kaur

- Delhi Capitals captain Meg Lanning

Happy to contribute, being able to do things with both bat and ball. Continuously trying to improve and the conditions help my off-spin. Important to take back the award but more happy to win with Mumbai Indians. Whichever is better on that day.

- Most Valuable Player: Hayley Matthews (271 runs & 16 wickets)

- Playe of the Match: Nat Sciver-Brunt (60* off 55)

- Jhulan Goswami, MI bowling coach

It was a good start for us, and we played well right throughout the tournament. Very proud of this team. Need to keep playing well and contributing for my team.

- Pooja Vastrakar

- Amelia Kerr

This is one of my greatest moments in cricket, have built amazing friendships right throughout the tournament. We gave them (players_ an off yesterday. We had a team meeting and we kept it very relaxed. They (MI players) played for one another, it has been a wonderful experience.

- Charlotte Edwards

Not able to express it, it's a dream come true, speechless. I didn't change much, I tried to bowl dot deliveries. Wong's plan was to take wickets off full toss (laughs). I would like to thank all the fans, grateful for their support.

- Saika Ishaque

I just can't explain in words the amount of happiness I am getting right now. We were pretty relaxed yesterday, we just tried to focus on our plans on the field.

- Yastika Bhatia

- Hayley Matthews (4-2-5-3)

Nat Sciver-Brunt (60* off 55) finished off the chase in style, hitting a four to take Mumbai Indians home. MI became the first champions of the Women's Premier League as they registered a thrilling seven-wicket victory at Brabourne stadium.

16 RUNS! 4 1 2 4 4 1 - Nat Sciver-Brunt (54*) completed her fifty with a four and Amelia Kerr (13*) smashed back-to-back fours to score 16 runs off Jess Jonassen. MI put themselves in the driver's seat with an excellent penultimate over.

Superb from Shikha Pandey at this stage. No boundaries and just five runs off it. The pacer completed her spell with this tidy one and returned figures of 0 for 23 in 4 overs.

Delhi Capitals got a big breakthrough when Mumbai skipper Harmanpreet Kaur (37) was run-out off the first delivery. But Nat Sciver-Brunt (45*) smashed two fours to score 11 runs off it and kept Mumbai in the hunt.

Nat Sciver-Brunt (35*) hit a four to score 8 runs off pacer Shikha Pandey. Mumbai Indians are slowly going towards the target with ample wickets in hand. The asking rate is over 9 but Delhi need wickets to give Mumbai a fight in it.

Again Harmanpreet Kaur (36*) smashed a four off the first delivery to put pressure on the bowler, but Radha Yadav bowled extremely well to give away just two more singles in the next five balls. Radha returned figures of 1 for 24 in 4 overs.

Marizanne Kapp completed her spell with a tidy one, just five runs off it including a leg bye. All runs in singles. Kapp's final figures: 4-0-22-0.

12 RUNS! L2 1 0 4 1 4 - A good one for Mumbai to release the pressure a bit. Harmanpreet Kaur (22*) and Nat Sciver-Brunt (23*) hit a four each to score 112 runs off Alice Capsey. Delhi need wickets soon to get back into the contest.

Excellent from Radha Yadav. The spinner gave away just four runs in it -- three singles and a wide. Mumbai need boundaries and Delhi need wickets to tilt the game in their favour.

Harmanpreet Kaur (16*) smashed a four off the first delivery, but Alice Capsey, who came into the attack, recovered well to concede just two more singles in the next five deliveries. MI need 81 more to win at 8.1 per over from here on.

Good one for Mumbai. Harmanpreet Kaur (11*) smashed a four to score 9 runs off Shikha Pandey in it. The Mi skipper and Nat Sciver-Brunt (15*) are slowly resurrecting MI run chase.

Nat Sciver-Brunt (13*) hit a welcome four for Mumbai as they scored 8 runs off spinner Radha Yadav in it. The asking rate for MI is now exactly 8 per over.

Pacer Shikha Pandey, who scored 27* off 17 with the bat, came into the attack and bowled a tidy one. Just one single off it.

Excellent from Jess Jonassen, just one run off it. Jess bowled five straight dot balls to Nat Sciver-Brunt, before the MI batter scored a single off the final delivery.

Another good one from Marizanne Kapp, the pacer gave away just two singles in it. But Delhi lost a review, while going for LBW decision against Nat Sciver-Brunt.

Superb start from Jess Jonassen - a big wicket and just two singles off it. Arundhati Reddy took a stunning catch diving forward to send Hayley Matthews (13) back to the pavilion. Big breakthrough for Delhi. It's game on!

Hayley Matthews (13*) hit a four in it, but Marizanne Kapp recovered well to give away just 7 runs in it.

Brilliant from Radha Yadav, after her whirlwind 27* off 12 with the bat, as the spinner gave Delhi Capitals an early breakthrough. Yastika Bhatia (4) hit a four but was holed out by Alice Capsey at deep mid-wicket in the very next ball.

Good start for Mumbai Indians in their run chase. Hayley Matthews (8*) smashed two fours off pacer Marizanne Kapp.

Pretty excited, but only half the job's done, need to contribute with the bat. Pretty happy with that, bowlers did a fantastic job. As batters we need to execute and chase down this total.

- Matthews Hayley (4-2-5-3)

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16 RUNS! 4 1 2 4 4 1 - Nat Sciver-Brunt (54) completed her fifty with a four and Amelia Kerr (13) smashed back-to-back fours to score 16 runs off Jess Jonassen. MI put themselves in the driver's seat with an excellent penultimate over.

12 RUNS! L2 1 0 4 1 4 - A good one for Mumbai to release the pressure a bit. Harmanpreet Kaur (22) and Nat Sciver-Brunt (23) hit a four each to score 112 runs off Alice Capsey. Delhi need wickets soon to get back into the contest.

Good one for Mumbai. Harmanpreet Kaur (11) smashed a four to score 9 runs off Shikha Pandey in it. The Mi skipper and Nat Sciver-Brunt (15) are slowly resurrecting MI run chase.