Prasad winds up and hits it hard towards long on for a single. Harmanpreet looks puzzled while looking towards her teammates for answers.
DC have previously defeated MI in league stage games, and tonight they displayed their skills on a higher stage. Meg Lanning and Shafali Verma produced impressive batting performances to easily defend Mumbai’s subpar total in the Mumbai Indians (WPL) vs Delhi Capitals team match scorecard.
| Match | Date | Venue | Result | Score (MI) | Score (DC) | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 Mar 2025 | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai | Mumbai Indians won | 149/7 (20 overs) (NDTV Sports) | 141/9 (20 overs) (NDTV Sports) | 8 runs (NDTV Sports) |
| 2 | 28 Feb 2025 | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | Delhi Capitals won | 123/9 (20 overs) (Delhi Capitals) | 124/1 (14.3 overs) (Delhi Capitals) | 9 wickets (Delhi Capitals) |
| 3 | 15 Feb 2025 | Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara | Delhi Capitals won | 164/10 (19.1 overs) (ESPN.com) | 165/8 (20 overs) (ESPN.com) | 2 wickets (ESPN.com) |
| 4 | 23 Feb 2024 | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | Mumbai Indians won | 173/6 (20 overs) (Womens Premier League) | 171/5 (20 overs) (Womens Premier League) | 4 wickets (Womens Premier League) |
| 5 | 2024 (WPL 2024 league stage) | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | Delhi Capitals won | 163/8 (20 overs) (myKhel) | 192/4 (20 overs) (myKhel) | 29 runs (myKhel) |
Mumbai Indians
Mumbai Indians (MI) and Delhi Capitals (DC) will lock horns at Wankhede Stadium for a high-stakes match with two important implications; MI can secure a top four finish if they win while DC must avoid defeat to remain competitive for playoff spots.
Unfortunately, rain could make for an unpredictable match after IMD issued yellow warning for Mumbai on Tuesday evening; co-owner Parth Jindal wrote to BCCI on Wednesday asking them to move the match elsewhere, according to ESPNcricinfo reports.
MI have enjoyed an outstanding campaign, with their key players performing like champion sides. Coming into this match after a resounding win against Delhi – punctuated by three run-outs in the final over – MI must make amends by winning against DC for at least the third time this WPL season; otherwise they risk missing out on making the last four altogether.
DC started their IPL journey off strong, winning four of their first five matches before slumping down into fifth place and an early exit.
DC have shown how crucial momentum can be when competing at this level; for them to regain success they must start by defeating MI on Wednesday night.
Wankhede Stadium has proven itself an ideal venue for teams chasing, as four of their six victories this season came from teams scoring big totals on this pitch.
Given the likely presence of rain on Wednesday in Mumbai, DC may elect to bat first and exploit these conditions.
Watch out for Shafali Verma and Shabnim Ismail as they compete to see who can change the game with bat or ball; either player could become pivotal if either can dominate in this high-stakes battle.
Also worth keeping an eye out for are Nat Sciver-Brunt and Marizanne Kapp, two of the finest all-rounders worldwide who will vie for striker-up position; their battle for it should prove entertaining.
Delhi Capitals
This final is the pinnacle of an incredible season of unforgettable performances and breathtaking moments, culminating in one team being crowned champions and another becoming runners-up.
Both teams possess an outstanding history in women’s cricket; therefore whoever comes out victorious will not only secure their first championship but will elevate women’s cricket further still.
Meg Lanning will no doubt delight with her masterful batting against Amelia Kerr’s precise leg-spin, while Shafali Verma’s fearlessness against Nat Sciver-Brunt’s express pace will also prove fascinating, while Shikha Pandey could become an invaluable weapon with her disciplined line and length proving decisive as this titanic contest unfolds.
Team Predictions
Delhi Capitals have the ability to challenge for their first title with ease, thanks to an explosive batting attack led by Fraser-McGurk and KL Rahul that pairs up well with their potency bowling attack led by Mitchell Starc and T Natarajan – they’ve dominated powerplay and death overs, while Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel spinners have proven effective during tournament play.
DC will rely heavily on their opening batsmen, particularly KL Rahul who has scored over 4,000 runs in IPL cricket with 37 half-centuries and four centuries.
He will be supported by Faf du Plessis who has shown great promise this season as well as experienced wicketkeeper-batsman Abhishek Porel.
Washington Sundar and Sherfane Rutherford will be key bowling contributors for DC. Sundar has been an outstanding performer, while Rutherford can turn an important match around with one or two big hits.
Both teams will be looking to rebound after disappointing defeats in their previous match, yet neither seems likely to slip up again on Wankhede.
It has proven itself as an even playing surface this year with both sides often posting competitive scores; teams that win the toss tend to enjoy greater success at home (65% win rate).
Weather forecast for this match looks promising, though Mumbai’s unpredictable skies could still provide surprises.
A high scoring game can be expected between two sides who both aim for top three positions on the league table; thus securing their spots in playoffs while defeat will present them with an uphill struggle towards reaching final.
Final
On Saturday, Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians will compete in the final of the Women’s Premier League 2025 edition at Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai.
Both have reached this final in previous seasons; this one however could mark one’s place in history as WPL champions!
Mumbai finished second on the points table this season but were defeated in all three WPL finals they entered: first by RCB in 2023’s inaugural final and later both times against Delhi this season.
Delhi have enjoyed an outstanding track record against Mumbai franchise in this competition so far, winning four out of their seven encounters against them so far.
Delhi won both league stage matches this season against MI, but have also met them multiple times during knockout stage matches; most recently with Delhi pulling off an emphatic five-wicket win at Bengaluru earlier in January.
Both teams boast impressive squads and this match promises to be an intense battle from start to finish. Both sides feature star performers like Nat Sciver-Brunt and Hayley Matthews on top form for MI, and Delhi have Jess Jonassen and Shafali Verma excelling with bat and ball respectively – it could prove close!
Both teams will aim to take advantage of Brabourne’s conducive conditions for spin bowlers, with Delhi spinners such as Shikha Pandey and Amelia Kerr having proven themselves valuable additions at Brabourne this season.
Their disciplined line and length, coupled with their ability to pick crucial wickets in crucial situations will play an integral role in this high-stakes clash.
