Mumbai Indians clinched their second title in the Women’s Premier League after beating Delhi Capitals by 8 runs in a nail biting final on Saturday. Delhi Capitals invited the MI to bat first during the game held at Brabourne Stadium. And, MI managed to make it to 149 runs for loss of 7 wickets with the help of skipper Harmanpreet Kaur’s outstanding 66 runs off just 44 balls. There were also valuable contributions from Nat Sciver-Brunt, who scored 30 runs.
Marizanne Kapp was outstanding with the ball for DC, delivering figures of 2/11 in four overs. Even with MI aiming to run the show, the late breakdown proved challenging. Their goal did reach a strong base because of the 89 run partnership between Sciver-Brunt and Harmon.
In reply, the Delhi Capitals did try to win the game but never managed to go close enough to the MI for meaningful scoring. The game came down to the last over, with MI powering through to victory. This MI’s victory marks them winning the WPL title for the second time, after winning the first edition in 2023, and now the 2025 edition.
On March 15, 2025, the Women’s Premier League (WPL) final between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Delhi Capitals (DC) unfolded at Mumbai’s Brabourne Stadium. MI clinched their second WPL title with a narrow eight-run victory over DC.
Match Summary:
• Mumbai Indians Innings: After being invited to bat first, MI posted a total of 149 for 7 in their 20 overs. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur played a pivotal role, scoring 66 runs off 44 balls, including nine boundaries and two sixes. Nat Sciver-Brunt contributed a crucial 30 runs. Marizanne Kapp was the standout bowler for DC, delivering an economical spell with figures of 2 for 11 in her four overs. citeturn0search2
• Delhi Capitals Innings: In response, DC managed to score 141 for 9 in their allotted 20 overs. Despite a valiant effort from Kapp, who scored 40 off 26 balls, DC fell short. Sciver-Brunt was instrumental with the ball for MI, claiming key wickets and maintaining pressure during the death overs. citeturn0search2
Key Moments:
• 23:07 IST: DC were at 121 for 6 after 17 overs. Ismail bowled a tight over, conceding only six runs and keeping the pressure on DC’s batters.
• 23:12 IST: Sciver-Brunt’s third over proved decisive. She dismissed Kapp, who was caught by Matthews at long-off, and then bowled Shikha Pandey for a duck, reducing DC to 127 for 8.
• 23:18 IST: Matthews returned to bowl the 19th over. She conceded a six to Niki but also took the wicket of Minnu, caught by Sajana, leaving DC at 136 for 9.
• 23:25 IST: In the final over, with DC needing 11 runs off two balls, Sciver-Brunt held her nerve. She bowled a dot ball, and with 10 required off the last delivery, MI sealed the victory, sparking celebrations among the players and fans.
This triumph marked MI’s second WPL title, adding to their inaugural win in 2023.
