Mumbai Indians emerged victorious in a nail-biting final against Delhi Capitals, clinching their second Women’s Premier League title with an eight-run win at Brabourne Stadium. Marizanne Kapp’s outstanding all-round performance was not enough to prevent Delhi from facing their third consecutive defeat in a WPL final against Mumbai. This was the third consecutive loss for the Capitals against Mumbai in a WPL final, and Kapp’s emotional display—in which she was seen sobbing—captured the frustration and disappointment felt by her team.
Kapp gave it her all
The Delhi Capitals started strong, controlling the game for the first half of the match. They restricted Mumbai to 149 runs in the first innings, thanks to Kapp’s exceptional bowling. As Meg Lanning and Shafali Verma stepped in to bat, they quickly gained 15 runs, putting Delhi in a promising position early in the second innings. Kapp scored 40 runs off 26 balls and scalped 2 wickets in the match.
Marizanne Kapp in tears
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Mumbai Indians Fight Back
However, Mumbai’s determination was strong, Nat Sciver-Brunt and Shabnim Ismail dismantled Delhi’s top order, with key wickets of Lanning and Verma falling quickly. Amelia Kerr added to the pressure by taking two crucial wickets, further derailing Delhi’s chase.
Despite Kapp’s heroic efforts with the bat, her partners struggled to find form. She delivered a counterattack, reigniting hope for Delhi with her powerful shots. Yet, Sciver-Brunt struck back, removing Kapp and Shikha Pandey in quick succession, leaving Delhi in a dire situation.
Mumbai’s strong finish
In the first innings, Kapp’s early breakthrough put Mumbai on the back foot. But Harmanpreet Kaur and Sciver-Brunt demonstrated their class, guiding Mumbai to a competitive total of 149 runs. Harmanpreet’s quick fifty and Sciver-Brunt’s fiery shots showed Mumbai’s batting depth. As the final overs came, Amanjot Kaur and G Kamalini’s contributions proved important, pushing their score to a par 149. Delhi’s chase faltered despite moments of brilliance from Kapp, ultimately leaving them heartbroken once more.
