Harmanpreet Kaur leads Mumbai to back-to-back WPL titles as Delhi Capitals falter in their third consecutive final
Mumbai, March 16 – Mumbai Indians have cemented their dominance in the Women’s Premier League (WPL), clinching their second consecutive title with a nail-biting 8-run victory over Delhi Capitals in the final on Saturday. Despite a spirited fightback from *Marizanne Kapp (40) and Niki Prasad (25)**, Delhi fell short yet again, losing their third straight WPL final in heartbreaking fashion.
“Winning back-to-back titles is a testament to our hard work. Every player stepped up when it mattered,” said an ecstatic Harmanpreet Kaur after the triumph.
Mumbai Indians Hold Their Nerve to Defend 150
Chasing 150, Delhi Capitals stumbled early, with skipper Meg Lanning (13) and Shafali Verma (4) departing cheaply. The middle order also struggled, as Jess Jonassen (13), Annabel Sutherland (2), and Sarah Bryce (5) failed to make an impact.
🔹 Jemimah Rodrigues (30) steadied the innings, but her dismissal to Amelia Kerr (2/25) left Delhi reeling at 66/5.
🔹 Marizanne Kapp fought hard with a resilient 40, forming a crucial *40-run stand with Niki Prasad (25)**, but her dismissal to Nat Sciver-Brunt (3/30) ended Delhi’s hopes.
🔹 Mumbai’s disciplined bowling attack, led by Sciver-Brunt and Kerr, ensured Delhi could only manage 141/9 in 20 overs.
Harmanpreet’s Heroics Lift Mumbai to 149/7
Earlier, Delhi Capitals opted to field first and struck early blows, with Marizanne Kapp (2/11) rattling Mumbai’s top order.
🔹 Hayley Matthews (3) and Yastika Bhatia (8) fell cheaply, leaving MI struggling at 14/2.
🔹 Harmanpreet Kaur (66 off 44 balls, 9 fours, 2 sixes) and Nat Sciver-Brunt (30) counterattacked, stitching a crucial 89-run partnership.
🔹 A late collapse saw Amelia Kerr (2), Sajeevan Sajana (0), and Harmanpreet depart in quick succession, but Amanjot Kaur (14) and Sanskriti Gupta (8) added vital runs**, pushing MI to 149/7.
For Delhi Capitals, Kapp was outstanding with 2/11, while Jess Jonassen (2/26) and Shree Charani (2/43) provided key breakthroughs.
Mumbai Indians: The Undisputed Champions of WPL
With this victory, Mumbai Indians reaffirm their supremacy in the Women’s Premier League, successfully defending their title and handing Delhi Capitals their third consecutive heartbreak in the WPL final.
“It’s tough to lose another final, but we’ll come back stronger,” said a disappointed Meg Lanning, reflecting on Delhi’s missed opportunity.
As Mumbai celebrates another WPL triumph, their dominance in women’s cricket continues to grow, setting new benchmarks for excellence in the league.
Brief Scores:
🔹 Mumbai Indians: 149/7 (Harmanpreet Kaur 66, Nat Sciver-Brunt 30; Marizanne Kapp 2/11)
🔹 Delhi Capitals: 141/9 (Marizanne Kapp 40, Jemimah Rodrigues 30; Nat Sciver-Brunt 3/30)