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“We Fought Laborious and Received the Trophy Again!” – MI Triumphs in a Thrilling Last In opposition to DC
(*8*)Mumbai Indians maintain their nerve in a nail-biting end to safe their second consecutive WPL championship
📍 Mumbai, March 16: Mumbai Indians (MI) efficiently defended their Ladies’s Premier League (WPL) title, defeating Delhi Capitals (DC) by 9 runs in a tense ultimate at Brabourne Stadium on Saturday. MI skipper Harmanpreet Kaur led from the entrance, scoring an important 66 off 44 balls, serving to her group set a difficult goal of 150 for Delhi.
Regardless of Marizanne Kapp’s late fightback (40 off 26 balls), DC fell brief at 141/9 in 20 overs, handing Mumbai their second consecutive WPL title.
🔹 Mumbai Indians Set a Preventing Complete
After DC captain Meg Lanning gained the toss and opted to bowl first, MI acquired off to a shaky begin, shedding Yastika Bhatia (8) and Hayley Matthews (3) early. Nonetheless, skipper Harmanpreet Kaur anchored the innings, forming a essential partnership with Nat Sciver-Brunt (30 off 28 balls).
Key Highlights of MI’s Innings:
✅ Harmanpreet Kaur – 66 (44)
✅ Nat Sciver-Brunt – 30 (28)
✅ Amelia Kerr – 21 (19)
✅ Jess Jonassen (DC) – 2/25
✅ Annabel Sutherland (DC) – 2/32
MI completed at 149/7 in 20 overs, setting a aggressive goal of 150 runs for DC.
🔹 Delhi Capitals Fall Brief Regardless of Kapp’s Heroics
Delhi Capitals struggled early within the chase, with Meg Lanning (13) and Shafali Verma (4) falling cheaply. Jemimah Rodrigues (30 off 21 balls) and Marizanne Kapp (40 off 26) tried to revive the innings, however MI’s disciplined bowling stored the stress on.
Key Moments of DC’s Chase:
⚡ Meg Lanning (13 off 9) bowled by Nat Sciver-Brunt
⚡ Shafali Verma (4) trapped LBW by Shabnim Ismail
⚡ Jemimah Rodrigues (30) caught & bowled by Amelia Kerr
⚡ Marizanne Kapp (40) caught at boundary off Nat Sciver-Brunt
⚡ DC wanted 14 off the ultimate over however fell brief at 141/9
Regardless of Niki Prasad’s unbeaten 25, DC couldn’t cross the end line, giving MI a thrilling 9-run victory.
🔹 WPL 2025 Last – Key Performers
🏆 Participant of the Match: Harmanpreet Kaur (MI) – 66 off 44 balls
🔥 Finest Bowler: Nat Sciver-Brunt (MI) – 3/23
🎯 Finest Fielder: Hayley Matthews (MI) – 2 catches
🔹 MI’s Highway to Glory – A Again-to-Again Championship Win
This marks Mumbai Indians’ second consecutive WPL title, making them the solely group to win a number of WPL championships.
📢 “It was a tricky match, however we fought arduous to deliver the trophy residence. The ladies confirmed unimaginable grit!” – Harmanpreet Kaur
DC, reaching their third ultimate, nonetheless stay with out a WPL trophy, a heartbreak for Meg Lanning’s squad.
