The highly anticipated clash between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Delhi Capitals (DC) in the second game of the Women’s Premier League 2025 (WPL 2025) is set to take place at Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara, on February 15. With both teams being dominant forces in the first two seasons, the upcoming contest promises to be an electrifying battle between the best in women’s cricket.
Mumbai Indians (MI) Team Preview
Mumbai Indians were the inaugural WPL champions, but in the second season, they finished second on the table with five wins. However, their journey ended in the Eliminator against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Mumbai has a balanced squad featuring strong all-rounders and experienced batters, led by the charismatic Harmanpreet Kaur.
Mumbai Indians have suffered a setback for the WPL 2025 season, as seam-bowling allrounder Pooja Vastrakar is unavailable for the entire campaign. To fill the void, they have brought in Parunika Sisodia as her replacement. Parunika recently made headlines by winning the Under-19 World Cup with the Indian team in Malaysia, showcasing her potential and talent.
Delhi Capitals (DC) Team Preview
Delhi Capitals finished at the top of the points table in WPL 2024 with six wins from eight matches. However, despite their dominant performance in the league stage, they faltered in the final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Delhi boasts a formidable lineup with hard-hitting batters like Shafali Verma and experienced overseas players such as Annabel Sutherland.
WPL 2025, Match 2: Mumbai Indians (MI) vs Delhi Capitals (DC) – Match Details
Date and Time: 15th February, Saturday, 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara, Gujarat, India
Live Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar (app & website)/ Star Sports Network
WPL 2025, Match 2: Mumbai Indians (MI) vs Delhi Capitals (DC) – Pitch Report
The Kotambi Stadium has hosted only three Women’s ODIs to date. Last December, India played a three-match series against the West Indies at this venue. In that series, the team batting second won once, while the team batting first secured victory twice.
WPL 2025, Match 2: Mumbai Indians (MI) vs Delhi Capitals (DC) – Weather Report
There is no rain forecasted for Vadodara on game day. The temperature is expected to range between 23 to 27 degrees Celsius during the match.
WPL 2025, Match 2: Mumbai Indians (MI) vs Delhi Capitals (DC) – Probable Playing XIs
Mumbai Indians (MI) Predicted XI: Yastika Bhatia (wk), Hayley Matthews, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Amelia Kerr, S Sajana, Nadine de Klerk, Amanjot Kaur, Akshita Maheshwari, SB Keerthana, Saika Ishaque
Delhi Capitals (DC) Predicted XI: Shafali Verma, Meg Lanning (c), Alice Capsey, Jemimah Rodrigues, Marizanne Kapp, Nandini Kashyap (wk), Jess Jonassen, Minnu Mani, Shikha Pandey, Arundhati Reddy, Radha Yadav
WPL 2025, Match 2: Mumbai Indians (MI) vs Delhi Capitals (DC) – Head-to-Head Records
So far in WPL history, the Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals have faced each other five times, with the Mumbai Indians securing three victories and the Delhi Capitals winning two matches.
Prediction: Delhi Capitals (DC) to win the match.
WPL 2025, Match 2: Mumbai Indians (MI) vs Delhi Capitals (DC) – Key Players
Mumbai Indians (MI)
Harmanpreet Kaur: The Indian captain has an impressive WPL record, amassing 549 runs in 17 matches with a highest score of 95*. Unfortunately, a recent injury kept her out of the T20I series against the West Indies. Fans and teammates alike hope she will return to form and deliver strong performances for the Mumbai Indians, as she has consistently done in the past.
Amelie Kerr: Named the ICC Women’s T20I Cricketer of the Year 2024, Amelie Kerr has been a key player in the WPL, playing 19 matches and scoring 364 runs with a best score of 45*, while also taking 22 wickets with best figures of 4/17. She recently led the run-scorer charts in the Super Smash, accumulating 441 runs from 12 matches and claiming 15 wickets. Her momentum and all-around skills make her a formidable player.
Delhi Capitals (DC)
Shafali Verma: After losing her spot in the national team, Shafali Verma is determined to make a strong comeback. She boasts a remarkable WPL record with 561 runs in 18 matches at an impressive strike rate of 168.46, and a top score of 84. Despite a mixed performance in her last international T20I World Cup appearance, she has since excelled in domestic cricket and is expected to lead the scoring once again.
Annabel Sutherland: While her WPL record may not stand out (55 runs and 4 wickets in 8 matches), Annabel Sutherland has shown stellar form recently in longer formats, establishing herself as a key player to watch. Her ability to accelerate during the slog overs, anchor the innings when promoted up the order, and deliver crucial breakthroughs makes her a valuable asset and potential match-winner for her team.
WPL 2025, Match 2: Mumbai Indians (MI) vs Delhi Capitals (DC)– Dream 11 Prediction
Wicketkeeper:- Yastika Bhatia
Batters:- Harmanpreet Kaur, G Kamalini, Alice Capsey
All-Rounders:- Hayley Matthews (vc), Jess Jonassen (C), Marizanne Kapp, Amelia Kerr
Bowlers:- Shikha Pandey, Saika Ishaque, Annabel Sutherland
WPL 2025, Match 2: Mumbai Indians (MI) vs Delhi Capitals (DC)- Full Squad
Mumbai Indians (MI) Squad: Amanjot Kaur, Amelia Kerr, Chloe Tryon, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Hayley Matthews, G Kamalini, Jintimani Kalita, Natalie Sciver, Akshita Maheshwari, Parunika Sisodia, Saika Ishaque, Yastika Bhatia, Shabnim Ismail, Amandeep Kaur, S. Sajana, Keerthana, Nadine de Klerk, Sanskriti Gupta
Delhi Capitals (DC) Squad: Alice Capsey, Arundhati Reddy, Jemimah Rodrigues, Jess Jonassen, Marizanne Kapp, Meg Lanning (c), Minnu Mani, Radha Yadav, Shafali Verma, Shikha Pandey, Sneha Deepthi, Taniyaa Bhatia, Titas Sadhu, Annabel Sutherland, Nandini Kashyap N. Charani, Sarah Bryce, Niki Prasad
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