Cricket Highlights, March 15: Women’s Premier League 2025 (Final Match) – MI-W vs DC-W

MI-W vs DC-W (Final Match) – Highlights

MI Women emerged victorious in the Women’s Premier League 2025 final, defeating DC Women by eight runs in a nail-biting contest at Brabourne Stadium. The thrilling encounter saw Mumbai defend their total of 149/7, restricting Delhi to 141/9 in their 20 overs, as Harmanpreet Kaur led from the front with a match-winning knock and Nat Sciver-Brunt delivered a crucial all-round performance.

Opting to bat first, MI Women faced early hiccups as both Hayley Matthews and Yastika Bhatia departed cheaply within the powerplay. Marizanne Kapp’s disciplined bowling left Mumbai struggling at 14/2 in 4.3 overs. However, Nat Sciver-Brunt and Captain Harmanpreet Kaur rebuilt the innings with a crucial partnership. Sciver-Brunt played a composed innings of 30 off 28 balls before falling to Shree Charani.

Harmanpreet, in sublime form, anchored the innings with a brilliant 66 off 44 deliveries, smashing nine boundaries and two sixes. Her aggressive approach in the middle overs helped Mumbai recover from their early struggles. Contributions from Amanjot Kaur (14 off 7) and Sanskriti Gupta (8 off 5) in the death overs pushed Mumbai to a competitive total of 149/7. Marizanne Kapp was the pick of the bowlers for Delhi Capitals, taking 2/11 in four overs, while Shree Charani and Jess Jonassen also claimed two wickets each.

Chasing 150 in a high-pressure final, DC Women had a shaky start as their captain Meg Lanning, who looked dangerous with 13 off 9, was bowled by Nat Sciver-Brunt. Shafali Verma struggled to find rhythm before being trapped lbw by Shabnim Ismail for just four runs. Jess Jonassen and Jemimah Rodrigues attempted to stabilize the innings, but Amelia Kerr’s clever bowling dismissed both batters, leaving Delhi reeling at 44/4.

Amidst the chaos, Marizanne Kapp stepped up with an outstanding knock of 40 off 26 balls, keeping Delhi’s hopes alive. She found support from Niki Prasad, who played a composed innings of 25 off 23 balls. However, just as Delhi seemed to be building momentum, Nat Sciver-Brunt struck again, removing Kapp in the 18th over.

With 27 needed off the last two overs, Delhi faltered under pressure. Hayley Matthews dismissed Minnu Mani, and Shabnim Ismail and Nat Sciver-Brunt ensured that the Capitals fell short by eight runs. Sciver-Brunt’s three-wicket haul and Amelia Kerr’s disciplined spell of 2/25 proved decisive.

Mumbai Indians Women held their nerve in the final moments to claim their second WPL title. Harmanpreet Kaur’s outstanding captaincy and batting display earned her accolades, while Nat Sciver-Brunt’s all-round brilliance was crucial in sealing the victory. Shabnim Ismail and Amelia Kerr also played pivotal roles in defending the total.

Mumbai Indians Women vs Delhi Capitals Women Scoreboard 

MI Women – 149/7 (20)

DC Women – 141/9 (20)

Result – MI Women won by 8 runs

Player of the match – Harmanpreet Kaur

MI-W vs DC-W Playing XIs 

MI Women

Yastika Bhatia (wk), Hayley Matthews, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Amelia Kerr, Sajeevan Sajana, G Kamalini, Amanjot Kaur, Sanskriti Gupta, Shabnim Ismail, Saika Ishaque

DC Women

Meg Lanning (c), Shafali Verma, Jess Jonassen, Jemimah Rodrigues, Annabel Sutherland, Marizanne Kapp, Sarah Bryce (wk), Niki Prasad, Shikha Pandey, Minnu Mani, Shree Charani

Disclaimer: These match highlights reflect the author’s insights and analysis. Readers are encouraged to consider the points discussed and form their own conclusions.

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