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The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 final delivered a nail-biting contest as Mumbai Indians Women (MIW) defeated Delhi Capitals Women (DCW) by 8 runs to claim their second WPL title. Played at the iconic Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai on March 15, 2025, the match was a perfect blend of high-octane cricket, strategic brilliance, and unforgettable performances.
Match Summary
Delhi Capitals Women won the toss and elected to bowl first, hoping to restrict Mumbai Indians Women to a manageable total. However, MIW posted a competitive 149/7 in their 20 overs, thanks to crucial contributions from Harmanpreet Kaur (66 off 44) and Nat Sciver-Brunt (30 off 28). In response, DCW fought valiantly but fell short, finishing at 141/9 in their 20 overs.
Mumbai Indians Women Innings (149/7 in 20 Overs)
MIW’s innings was anchored by skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, who played a captain’s knock, smashing 66 runs off 44 balls, including 6 fours and 2 sixes. Nat Sciver-Brunt provided solid support with a quickfire 30 off 28. However, the DCW bowlers kept things tight, with Marizanne Kapp (2/11) and Nallapureddy Charani (2/43) being the pick of the bowlers.
- Top Performers for MIW:
- Harmanpreet Kaur: 66 (44)
- Nat Sciver-Brunt: 30 (28)
- Amanjot Kaur: 14* (7)
- Key Bowlers for DCW:
- Marizanne Kapp: 4-1-11-2
- Nallapureddy Charani: 4-0-43-2
Delhi Capitals Women Innings (141/9 in 20 Overs)
Chasing 150, DCW got off to a shaky start, losing Meg Lanning (13 off 9) and Shafali Verma (4 off 9) early. Jemimah Rodrigues (30 off 21) and Marizanne Kapp (40 off 26) tried to steady the ship, but MIW’s bowlers held their nerve. Nat Sciver-Brunt (3/30) and Amelia Kerr (2/25) were instrumental in breaking partnerships and keeping the pressure on DCW.
- Top Performers for DCW:
- Jemimah Rodrigues: 30 (21)
- Marizanne Kapp: 40 (26)
- Niki Prasad: 25* (23)
- Key Bowlers for MIW:
- Nat Sciver-Brunt: 4-0-30-3
- Amelia Kerr: 4-0-25-2
Turning Points
- Harmanpreet Kaur’s Knock: Her 66-run innings provided the backbone for MIW’s total.
- Nat Sciver-Brunt’s All-Round Show: She contributed with both bat (30 off 28) and ball (3/30), proving to be the difference-maker.
- Marizanne Kapp’s Effort: Despite her valiant 40 off 26, DCW fell short due to lack of support from the middle order.
Player of the Match
Nat Sciver-Brunt was awarded the Player of the Match for her all-round performance, scoring 30 runs and taking 3 crucial wickets.
Post-Match Reactions
- Harmanpreet Kaur (MIW Captain): “It’s an incredible feeling to win the title again. The team showed great character, and I’m proud of everyone’s effort.”
- Meg Lanning (DCW Captain): “We fought hard, but Mumbai deserved the win. We’ll come back stronger next season.”
Conclusion
Mumbai Indians Women’s victory in the WPL 2025 final was a testament to their resilience and teamwork. With this win, they reclaimed the WPL crown, cementing their status as one of the most dominant teams in the league. Congratulations to MIW and commiserations to DCW for a fantastic season!
