The grand finale of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 is underway, featuring a thrilling clash between Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians at the iconic Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai. Both teams, led by their star captains, Meg Lanning for Delhi Capitals and Harmanpreet Kaur for Mumbai Indians, are vying for the coveted title.
MI-W vs DC-W WPL 202 Road to the Final
Mumbai Indians secured their spot in the final after a commanding 47-run victory over Gujarat Giants in the Eliminator. Meanwhile, Delhi Capitals directly qualified for the final, finishing at the top of the league table with a superior Net Run Rate (NRR). Both teams had identical records in the league stage, winning five matches and losing three.
MI-W vs DC-W WPL 202 Toss and Strategy
Delhi Capitals’ captain Meg Lanning won the toss and opted to field first, a decision influenced by the conditions and their strategy throughout the tournament. The Capitals have made one change to their lineup, bringing in left-arm spinner Nallapureddy Charani. Mumbai Indians, on the other hand, retained the same XI that triumphed in the Eliminator.
MI-W vs DC-W WPL 202 Playing XI
Mumbai Indians: Yastika Bhatia (wk), Hayley Matthews, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Sajeevan Sajana, Amelia Kerr, Amanjot Kaur, G Kamalini, Sanskriti Gupta, Shabnim Ismail, Saika Ishaque.
Delhi Capitals: Meg Lanning (c), Shafali Verma, Jess Jonassen, Jemimah Rodrigues, Annabel Sutherland, Marizanne Kapp, Sarah Bryce (wk), Niki Prasad, Minnu Mani, Shikha Pandey, Nallapureddy Charani.
MI-W vs DC-W WPL 202 Key Players to Watch
For Mumbai Indians, Nat Sciver-Brunt has been a standout performer, leading the tournament’s run-scoring charts with 493 runs. Hayley Matthews has been equally impressive, contributing with both bat and ball, and is the leading wicket-taker with 17 scalps. Delhi Capitals’ Shafali Verma has been their top scorer, amassing 300 runs at a strike rate of 157.89, while Jess Jonassen and Shikha Pandey have spearheaded their bowling attack with 11 wickets each.
The Stakes
This match is a rematch of the inaugural WPL final in 2023, where Mumbai Indians emerged victorious. Delhi Capitals, having reached the final for the third consecutive time, are determined to claim their maiden title. The stage is set for an electrifying contest as both teams aim to etch their names in WPL history.
Delhi Capitals Women vs Mumbai Indians Women WPL 2025 Live Scorecard
