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Dominant Delhi Capitals Outclass Mumbai Indians to Claim Top Spot in WPL 2025
Delhi Capitals Surge to the Top with a Commanding Win Over Mumbai Indians
Delhi Capitals asserted their dominance in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 by registering a resounding nine-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. This emphatic win not only avenged their defeat from last season but also propelled them to the top of the standings, overtaking Mumbai Indians.
A disciplined bowling performance, led by the experienced Jess Jonassen, set up the win for Delhi, restricting Mumbai to a below-par total of 123. Meg Lanning (60* off 49) and Shafali Verma (43 off 28) then ensured a smooth chase, stitching together a blazing 85-run opening stand. Delhi wrapped up the match with 33 balls to spare, significantly improving their Net Run Rate (NRR).
Mumbai Indians’ Struggles with the Bat
A Promising Start That Fizzled Out
Mumbai Indians came into the match unbeaten at this venue, but their fortunes took a turn after being put into bat. The innings started on a positive note as Yastika Bhatia struck the first ball for four off Marizanne Kapp. Without taking undue risks, Bhatia and Hayley Matthews built a solid foundation, with Matthews hitting four boundaries in quick succession.
However, the momentum shifted in the final over of the PowerPlay when Shikha Pandey bowled a game-changing maiden over. She dismissed the struggling Bhatia for just 11, breaking the opening stand of 35, which ironically remained the team’s best partnership for the first wicket. The pressure further intensified as Annabel Sutherland removed Matthews in the very next over, leaving Mumbai Indians in trouble.
Jess Jonassen Turns the Game
Harmanpreet Kaur, the Mumbai captain, attempted to stabilize the innings alongside Nat Sciver-Brunt. The duo showed intent by taking 18 runs off a single over from Titas Sadhu, momentarily shifting the momentum. However, Jonassen returned to the attack and turned the game on its head.
Jonassen dismissed Harmanpreet with a deceptive arm ball that skidded through and trapped her leg before wicket. The review confirmed the decision, dealing a crucial blow to Mumbai’s innings. In her next over, she outfoxed Sciver-Brunt with a well-flighted delivery, inducing a simple catch back to the bowler.
Minnu Mani then compounded Mumbai’s woes by removing S Sajana and Amelia Kerr in a single over. The latter’s dismissal came courtesy of a spectacular diving catch from Sutherland. Mumbai lost five wickets for just 23 runs, eventually crawling to 123/9 in 20 overs.
Meg Lanning and Shafali Verma Seal the Chase
A Blistering Start
Delhi Capitals’ chase began with intent, as Lanning and Verma capitalized on the batting-friendly surface. Lanning started the innings with consecutive boundaries off Shabnim Ismail, setting the tone for a dominant chase.
In the third over, Verma took the attack to Sciver-Brunt, smashing a towering six followed by two boundaries in a 16-run over. The pair brought up their 11th 50-run stand, the most by any opening duo in WPL history, as Delhi cruised to 57/0 by the end of the PowerPlay.
A Comfortable Finish
Verma continued her aggressive approach, hammering two more sixes off Kerr before falling for 43 in the 10th over to Amanjot Kaur. However, with just 39 runs required at that point, the result was a mere formality. Lanning anchored the remainder of the chase, reaching her eighth WPL half-century and ensuring Delhi’s comfortable victory.
Delhi Capitals reached the target in just 14.3 overs, sealing a commanding win and dethroning Mumbai Indians at the top of the table.
Key Takeaways from the Match
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Jess Jonassen’s magic: The left-arm spinner picked up her sixth three-wicket haul in WPL history, playing a pivotal role in dismantling Mumbai’s batting lineup.
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Shafali Verma’s aggression: The young opener continued her explosive form, striking three sixes in her quickfire 43.
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Meg Lanning’s leadership: The seasoned captain led from the front, finishing unbeaten with a composed 60*.
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Delhi’s dominant Net Run Rate boost: Winning with 33 balls to spare significantly enhanced Delhi’s NRR, a crucial factor in the league standings.
Brief Scores
Mumbai Indians 123/9 in 20 overs (Harmanpreet Kaur 22; Jess Jonassen 3-25, Minnu Mani 3-17) lost to Delhi Capitals 124/1 in 14.3 overs (Meg Lanning 60*, Shafali Verma 43; Amanjot Kaur 1-12) by nine wickets.
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