DC-W vs MI-W Final Highlights: Mumbai Indians Beat Delhi Capitals To Clinch Maiden WPL Title
DC vs MI WPL 2023 Final: Delhi takes on Mumbai in WPL 2023 final as both teams aim to win the inaugural title. Keep refreshing the page to get the latest updates.
Mumbai Indians (MI) beat Delhi Capitals (DC) by seven wickets to win the inaugural edition of Women's Premier League (WPL 2023).
Nat Sciver-Brunt scores a heroic fifty as Mumbai nears a historic win against Delhi in inaugural WPL.
Delhi Capitals get a much-needed breakthrough but is it too late? Mumbai Indians lose their skipper Harmanpreet Kaur departs for 37 in 132-run chase. MI 95/3 (16.1 overs)
Harmanpreet Kaur and Nat Sciver-Brunt are scorings runs at ease in reply to tight bowling from Delhi. The duo is moving ahead steadily and swiftly against Delhi in the chase of 132.
Mumbai are on top at the moment. Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur is batting with great calm and composure. The star batter hits two back-to-back fours to keep momentum towards MI.
Harmanpreet Kaur and Nat Sciver-Brunt are standing unbeaten in 132-Chase after MI lose quick wickets. The duo are moving cautiously in the low-scoring thriller.
Delhi Capitals get another big wicket! Jess Jonassen dismissed Hayley Matthews for 13. MI now two down after 3.4 overs. DC need another wicket in next 10-15 balls to put themselves on top in this low-scoring thriller.
OUT! Mumbai gets the big breakthrough as Radha Yadav, after being hit for a boundary, removes Yastika Bhatia for four. Delhi Capitals get their first breakthrough.
Issy Wong and Amelie Kerr shared five wickets among them to help Mumbai Indians restrict Delhi Capitals to a paltry 131/9.
Wickets are falling like a pack of cards for Delhi Capitals. DC 7 down vs MI after 15 overs.
OUT! Delhi Capitals in big trouble after losing their 4th wicket. Melie Kerr removes Marizanne Kapp for 18 to get another breakthrough for Mumbai Indians.
Meg Lanning trying to help DC rebuild after they lose quick wickets. She hits back-to-back fours off Nat Sciver-Brunt.
Jemimah Rodrigues gets off the mark in style as she hits a superb four off Issy Wong's delivery.
Issy Wong takes another wicket in the same over. She dismissed Alice Capsey for duck. MI on top after taking two wickets in the same over.
BOWLED! A ball after being hit for a huge six, spinner Issy Wong makes a great comeback by getting a big breakthrough as she removes Shafali Verma for 11.
The WPL 2023 final mega clash begins as openers Meg Lanning and Shafali Verma start proceedings for Delhi against Mumbai.
DC-W vs MI-W Final LIVE: Openers Lanning & Verma Start Proceedings For Delhi
Delhi takes on Mumbai in WPL 2023 final as both teams aim to win the inaugural title.
Playing XIs:
Delhi Capitals Women (Playing XI): Meg Lanning (c), Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Marizanne Kapp, Alice Capsey, Jess Jonassen, Arundhati Reddy, Taniya Bhatia (wk), Minnu Mani, Radha Yadav, Shikha Pandey
Mumbai Indians Women (Playing XI): Yastika Bhatia (w)k, Hayley Matthews, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Melie Kerr, Pooja Vastrakar, Issy Wong, Amanjot Kaur, Humaira Kazi, Jintimani Kalita, Saika Ishaque
TOSS NEWS: Meg Lanning has won the toss and Delhi Capitals will bat first.
Head-to-head
Matches: 2
MI: 1
DC: 1
Hello and Warm Welcome To our coverage of the WPL 2023 final. What a tournament this has been and one would have to agree that the two best teams have made it to the finale. Toss and Team news coming in just a bit. STAY TUNED!
Background
Hello and welcome to ABP's live coverage of the match between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals. Mumbai Indians will be locking horns against Delhi Capitals in the final of the inaugural Women's Premier League (WPL) at Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday. Both Mumbai and Delhi have had a terrific season as Delhi is at the top of the points table with six wins. While Mumbai is standing at second with six wins. Mumbai are coming to the finals after defeating third-placed UP Warriorz by 72 runs in the eliminator.
A WPL win will be the cherry on the cake for Harmanpreet Kaur as it will begin a new era in women's cricket history. She has scored 244 runs in eight innings at a wholesome average of over 40, including three half-centuries.
Delhi Capitals on the other side have Meg Lanning who scored 310 runs in eight games alongside Shafli Varma who made 241 runs in eight matches. Both players have helped Delhi win many matches in the ongoing WPL. Both teams will be looking to seal the inaugural WPL Trophy on Sunday.
Squads:
Mumbai Indians Women Squad: Hayley Matthews, Yastika Bhatia(w), Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur(c), Melie Kerr, Pooja Vastrakar, Issy Wong, Amanjot Kaur, Humaira Kazi, Jintimani Kalita, Saika Ishaque, Heather Graham, Chloe Tryon, Dhara Gujjar, Sonam Yadav, Neelam Bisht, Priyanka Bala.
Delhi Capitals Women Squad: Meg Lanning(c), Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Marizanne Kapp, Alice Capsey, Jess Jonassen, Arundhati Reddy, Taniya Bhatia(w), Radha Yadav, Shikha Pandey, Poonam Yadav, Jasia Akhtar, Laura Harris, Tara Norris, Minnu Mani, Aparna Mondal, Titas Sadhu, Sneha Deepthi.
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