The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 gears up for an exciting clash with Delhi Capitals Women (DEL-W) facing Mumbai Indians Women (MUM-W) in Match 13. Set to take place at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on February 28, 2025, at 7:30 PM IST, this game sees two top teams vying for a pivotal win in the competition.
Match Details
- Match: Delhi Capitals Women vs Mumbai Indians Women, Match 13
- Date and Time: February 28, 2025, 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
- Broadcast: Star Sports and Sports18 Network
- Live Stream: JioHotstar
Pitch and Weather Conditions
Pitch Report: The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium offers a batting-friendly pitch with consistent bounce, making it a strong venue for high-scoring clashes. Pacers may find some early movement, but spinners are expected to have an impact as the match progresses.
- Average First Innings Score: 141
- Chasing Advantage: Teams batting second have won 4 out of 6 matches here.
Weather Forecast: Expect partly cloudy skies with temperatures around 22°C. With no significant chances of rain, a full match is on the cards.
Team Previews
Delhi Capitals Women (DEL-W):
Led by Meg Lanning, Delhi Capitals have won three out of their five matches. They aim to reclaim the top spot in the league standings. Performances from players like Shafali Verma, Annabel Sutherland, and Jess Jonassen have been pivotal.
Mumbai Indians Women (MUM-W):
The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side sits atop the table with three wins from four matches. Their recent victories emphasize the strength of all-rounders like Nat Sciver-Brunt and Hayley Matthews, bolstered by a solid bowling unit.
DEL-W vs MUM-W Key Players to Watch
- Nat Sciver-Brunt (MUM-W): Dominating with both bat and ball, Sciver-Brunt has amassed 254 runs and taken 7 wickets.
- Hayley Matthews (MUM-W): Has impressed with 7 wickets in the tournament and is vital with the bat.
- Annabel Sutherland (DEL-W): Contributed 79 runs and 7 wickets, proving essential for Delhi.
- Jess Jonassen (DEL-W): A key spinner with 6 wickets so far, capable of influencing the game.
Dream11 Fantasy Team Prediction
Head-to-Head/Small Leagues Team
- Wicketkeeper: Yastika Bhatia
- Batters: Harmanpreet Kaur, Shafali Verma
- All-rounders: Jess Jonassen, Hayley Matthews, Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), Marizanne Kapp, Amelia Kerr, Annabel Sutherland
- Bowlers: Shabnim Ismail, Shikha Pandey
Captain: Nat Sciver-Brunt
Vice-captain: Jess Jonassen
Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues Team
- Wicketkeeper: Yastika Bhatia
- Batters: Harmanpreet Kaur, Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma
- All-rounders: Jess Jonassen, Hayley Matthews, Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), Marizanne Kapp (vc), Amelia Kerr, Annabel Sutherland
- Bowlers: Shabnim Ismail
Expert Advice
Given Chinnaswamy’s history of low-scoring, competitive matches, a fantasy team rich in bowlers and all-rounders can capitalize on the dynamics. Nat Sciver-Brunt is an ideal captaincy choice due to her dual threat, while Jess Jonassen’s bowling prowess makes her a smart vice-captain selection.
As Delhi Capitals Women and Mumbai Indians Women lock horns, anticipate high-strategy gameplay that could influence the WPL 2025 standings significantly.
