MI vs DC WPL 2025: The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 kicked off with a heart-stopping encounter as Delhi Capitals (DC) edged past Mumbai Indians (MI) in a last-ball thriller. Chasing 165, DC held their nerve in a dramatic final over to secure a two-wicket win, marking a sensational start to their campaign. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the MI vs DC WPL 2025 clash, including standout performances, turning points, and the scorecard highlights.
MI vs DC WPL 2025: Match Highlights
Mumbai Indians Innings: Nat Sciver-Brunt (80*) & Harmanpreet Kaur (42) Shine
Opting to bat after losing the toss, Mumbai Indians faced early setbacks as Shikha Pandey struck twice in the powerplay. Opener Hayley Matthews fell for a duck, while Yastika Bhatia (11) departed in the fifth over. However, skipper Harmanpreet Kaur (42 off 22 balls) and Nat Sciver-Brunt (80* off 54 balls) revived MI’s innings with a 73-run partnership. Sciver-Brunt’s unbeaten knock, laced with 4 fours and 3 sixes, propelled MI to 164/10 in 19.1 overs.
Key Performers for DC Bowling:
- Annabel Sutherland: 3 wickets
- Shikha Pandey: 2 wickets
- Minnu Mani & Alice Capsey: 1 wicket each
Delhi Capitals Chase: Shefali Verma’s Blitz & Niki Prasad’s Heroics
DC’s chase began explosively with Shefali Verma (43 off 18 balls) smashing 7 fours and 2 sixes. A 60-run opening stand with Meg Lanning (15) set the tone, but MI’s bowlers fought back with regular wickets. Amelia Kerr (2 wickets) and Hayley Matthews (2 wickets) kept the pressure on, reducing DC to 155/7 in 19 overs.
Final Over Drama:
With 10 needed off 6 balls, Niki Prasad (35 off 24 balls) smashed a boundary off the first delivery. Despite her dismissal on the penultimate ball, Arundhati Reddy scampered two runs off the final delivery, surviving a run-out review to seal DC’s victory.
Top DC Batters:
- Shefali Verma: 43 (18)
- Niki Prasad: 35 (24)
- Sarah Bryce: 21 (16)
MI vs DC WPL 2025: Scorecard Summary
| Mumbai Indians | 164/10 (19.1 Overs) |
|---|---|
| Nat Sciver-Brunt* | 80 (54) |
| Harmanpreet Kaur | 42 (22) |
| Delhi Capitals | 165/8 (20 Overs) |
| Shefali Verma | 43 (18) |
| Niki Prasad | 35 (24) |
Player of the Match: Niki Prasad (DC)
Key Takeaways from MI vs DC WPL 2025
- Nat Sciver-Brunt’s Masterclass: Her unbeaten 80 showcased resilience amid MI’s middle-order collapse.
- Shefali’s Powerplay Assault: Verma’s 18-ball 43 gave DC the momentum early in the chase.
- Niki Prasad’s Clutch Knock: The debutant’s 35 under pressure proved vital in DC’s successful chase.
- Bowling Stars: Shikha Pandey (2 wickets) and Annabel Sutherland (3 wickets) restricted MI’s total.
MI vs DC Playing XI
Mumbai Indians: Hayley Matthews, Yastika Bhatia (wk), Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Amelia Kerr, Sajeevan Sajana, Amanjot Kaur, Shabnim Ismail, Jintimani Kalita, Saika Ishaque, Keerthana Balakrishnan.
Delhi Capitals: Shefali Verma, Meg Lanning (c), Alice Capsey, Jemimah Rodrigues, Annabel Sutherland, Niki Prasad, Sarah Bryce (wk), Shikha Pandey, Arundhati Reddy, Minnu Mani, Radha Yadav.
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