“We Fought Hard and Got the Trophy Back!” – MI Triumphs in a Thrilling Final Against DC
Mumbai Indians hold their nerve in a nail-biting finish to secure their second consecutive WPL championship
📍 Mumbai, March 16: Mumbai Indians (MI) successfully defended their Women’s Premier League (WPL) title, defeating Delhi Capitals (DC) by 9 runs in a tense final at Brabourne Stadium on Saturday. MI skipper Harmanpreet Kaur led from the front, scoring a crucial 66 off 44 balls, helping her team set a challenging target of 150 for Delhi.
Despite Marizanne Kapp’s late fightback (40 off 26 balls), DC fell short at 141/9 in 20 overs, handing Mumbai their second consecutive WPL title.
🔹 Mumbai Indians Set a Fighting Total
After DC captain Meg Lanning won the toss and opted to bowl first, MI got off to a shaky start, losing Yastika Bhatia (8) and Hayley Matthews (3) early. However, skipper Harmanpreet Kaur anchored the innings, forming a crucial partnership with Nat Sciver-Brunt (30 off 28 balls).
Key Highlights of MI’s Innings:
✅ Harmanpreet Kaur – 66 (44)
✅ Nat Sciver-Brunt – 30 (28)
✅ Amelia Kerr – 21 (19)
✅ Jess Jonassen (DC) – 2/25
✅ Annabel Sutherland (DC) – 2/32
MI finished at 149/7 in 20 overs, setting a competitive target of 150 runs for DC.
🔹 Delhi Capitals Fall Short Despite Kapp’s Heroics
Delhi Capitals struggled early in the chase, with Meg Lanning (13) and Shafali Verma (4) falling cheaply. Jemimah Rodrigues (30 off 21 balls) and Marizanne Kapp (40 off 26) attempted to revive the innings, but MI’s disciplined bowling kept the pressure on.
Key Moments of DC’s Chase:
⚡ Meg Lanning (13 off 9) bowled by Nat Sciver-Brunt
⚡ Shafali Verma (4) trapped LBW by Shabnim Ismail
⚡ Jemimah Rodrigues (30) caught & bowled by Amelia Kerr
⚡ Marizanne Kapp (40) caught at boundary off Nat Sciver-Brunt
⚡ DC needed 14 off the final over but fell short at 141/9
Despite Niki Prasad’s unbeaten 25, DC couldn’t cross the finish line, giving MI a thrilling 9-run victory.
🔹 WPL 2025 Final – Key Performers
🏆 Player of the Match: Harmanpreet Kaur (MI) – 66 off 44 balls
🔥 Best Bowler: Nat Sciver-Brunt (MI) – 3/23
🎯 Best Fielder: Hayley Matthews (MI) – 2 catches
🔹 MI’s Road to Glory – A Back-to-Back Championship Win
This marks Mumbai Indians’ second consecutive WPL title, making them the only team to win multiple WPL championships.
📢 “It was a tough match, but we fought hard to bring the trophy home. The girls showed incredible grit!” – Harmanpreet Kaur
DC, reaching their third final, still remain without a WPL trophy, a heartbreak for Meg Lanning’s squad.