WPL 2025: Mumbai Indians Secure WPL Title With A Thrilling Victory Over Delhi Capitals

Mumbai Indians clinched the Women’s Premier League 2025 (WPL 2025) title in a thrilling final at Brabourne Stadium, defeating Delhi Capitals by 8 runs. 

In a contest that ebbed and flowed, the defending champions held their nerve in the closing stages to secure victory, thanks to a captain’s knock from Harmanpreet Kaur and an all-round disciplined bowling effort.

Disastrous Start For Mumbai Indians

Delhi Capitals made a bold decision to bowl first after winning the toss, a move that paid immediate dividends as Marizanne Kapp led a sensational opening burst. The South African all-rounder, known for her ability to extract movement and control the tempo of an innings, dismantled Mumbai Indians’ top order in a matter of minutes.

Mumbai’s innings began on a shaky note, with both openers departing cheaply. Hayley Matthews, an explosive batter capable of tearing apart any attack, struggled to get going and was the first to fall. Kapp, hitting impeccable lengths, castled Matthews for just 3 off 10 balls, setting the tone for Delhi’s disciplined bowling effort.

Yastika Bhatia, usually a steady presence at the top, tried to anchor the innings but couldn’t break free from the tight grip imposed by the Delhi bowlers. Attempting to force the pace, she mistimed a shot off Kapp’s bowling, finding Jemimah Rodrigues in the infield. 

With the scoreboard reading a bleak 14/2 in the fifth over, Mumbai were left reeling, their powerplay yielding just 22 runs—an uncharacteristic struggle for a side boasting a formidable batting lineup.

Harmanpreet Kaur Leads Mumbai’s Recovery

With the early damage done, Mumbai’s hopes rested on the experienced duo of Nat Sciver-Brunt and captain Harmanpreet Kaur. The two began the repair job with a calculated approach, ensuring there were no further setbacks while steadily rotating the strike. Sciver-Brunt, known for her composure under pressure, focused on stabilizing the innings, playing risk-free cricket.

Harmanpreet, on the other hand, brought her characteristic aggression into play, shifting gears once she got her eye in. Finding gaps with precision and picking her moments to attack, she led the countercharge with some sublime stroke play. 

The Mumbai skipper found an able partner in Sciver-Brunt as the pair stitched together a crucial 89-run stand for the third wicket.

By the halfway mark, Mumbai had recovered to a respectable 64/2, with Kaur beginning to take control. She took a particular liking to the Delhi spinners, using her feet effectively against Jess Jonassen and Minnu Mani. 

Her innings was a masterclass in controlled aggression—placing the ball into gaps, running hard between the wickets, and launching the occasional big shot to keep the momentum going.

Sciver-Brunt, playing the perfect foil, looked set for a big score before an untimely dismissal halted Mumbai’s progress. Attempting to force the pace in the 15th over, she mistimed a shot against Shree Charani and found the fielder, departing for a well-compiled 30 off 28 balls. Her wicket triggered a sudden collapse, undoing much of Mumbai’s hard work.

Delhi’s Bowlers Strike Back

The dismissal of Sciver-Brunt opened the floodgates. Amelia Kerr followed soon after, falling for a single-digit score while trying to take on Jonassen. Sajeevan Sajana, who had played a match-winning knock in the past, failed to open her account, trapped leg-before by Jonassen for a two-ball duck.

In a span of just a few overs, Mumbai slipped from 103/2 to 112/5, losing their well-set captain in the process. Harmanpreet, attempting to keep the scoreboard ticking, went for a big shot off Annabel Sutherland but couldn’t get the elevation, gifting a straightforward catch to Kapp at long-off. Her innings of 66 off 44 balls was a captain’s knock in every sense—filled with elegance, authority, and resilience—but her departure left Mumbai scrambling for a strong finish.

Amanjot Kaur’s Late Flourish 

Despite the sudden collapse, Amanjot Kaur provided a vital late push in the final few overs. With boundaries hard to come by, she played a short but impactful cameo, scoring 14 off just 7 balls. Sanskriti Gupta also chipped in with 8 off 5, ensuring Mumbai reached a competitive 149/7 by the end of 20 overs.

Marizanne Kapp emerged as the standout performer with the ball, delivering an exceptional spell of 2/11 in her four overs. Her early breakthroughs and control over the game set the foundation for Delhi’s bowling dominance. 

Jess Jonassen and Shree Charani also played crucial roles, picking up two wickets each, while Sutherland managed to dismiss the dangerous Harmanpreet at a crucial moment.

As the innings wrapped up, Mumbai Indians had recovered from an early slump, but with a target of 150 set, Delhi Capitals would have been the happier side going into the chase.

Delhi Capitals Fall Short

Chasing 150 for glory, Delhi Capitals got off to a nervy start as their skipper, Meg Lanning was dismissed in just the second over. The ever-reliable Lanning, who had looked in fine touch with two crisp boundaries, was undone by a well-directed delivery from Nat Sciver-Brunt, who found the perfect length to beat her defense and rattle the stumps. 

Her early departure left the Capitals on the back foot, a situation that worsened when Shafali Verma fell leg-before-wicket to a searing inswinger from Shabnim Ismail in the next over. At 17/2 inside three overs, Delhi were already in trouble, with Mumbai Indians tightening the screws.

Middle-Order Woes 

Jess Jonassen and Jemimah Rodrigues attempted to revive the innings, countering the disciplined Mumbai bowling attack. Rodrigues looked promising, using her wristwork to pierce the gaps, while Jonassen provided stability. 

Their 20-run stand was shaping up well before Amelia Kerr, the ever-reliable Kiwi all-rounder, struck twice in quick succession. Jonassen, who had just started to settle, was stumped by Yastika Bhatia attempting to play an ambitious shot, while Rodrigues, the Capitals’ top scorer at that point, fell soon after, deceived by Kerr’s guile and offering a simple return catch.

Delhi’s struggles deepened when Annabel Sutherland was stumped off Saika Ishaque’s bowling, reducing them to 44/4 inside eight overs. The pressure was mounting as Mumbai Indians’ bowlers maintained disciplined lines, exploiting the slow nature of the pitch and forcing batters into mistakes.

Marizanne Kapp’s Fightback

Amidst the collapse, Marizanne Kapp emerged as Delhi’s biggest hope, showcasing why she is one of the best all-rounders in the game. Displaying an array of attacking strokes, Kapp launched a counterattack, hammering five boundaries and two sixes to keep the chase alive. She found an able ally in Niki Prasad, who played a composed knock from the other end.

Kapp’s aggressive intent put Mumbai’s bowlers under pressure, especially targeting the spinners with calculated aggression. She brought the required run rate back within reach, lifting Delhi past the 100-run mark by the 16th over. 

However, just when the Capitals looked to be clawing back, Sciver-Brunt returned to land a crucial blow, dismissing Kapp in the 18th over. Attempting to loft Matthews, Kapp mistimed her shot, sending a simple catch to the fielder. Her departure at 123/7 turned the tide firmly in Mumbai’s favour.

Mumbai’s Composed Finish

With Delhi needing 29 runs off the last three overs, the pressure was immense. Mumbai Indians held their nerve, with Matthews striking in the 19th over to remove Minnu Mani. The Capitals now needed 14 runs from the final over, but the experience of Ismail and Sciver-Brunt ensured that they never found the momentum required.

Prasad tried to keep hopes alive, but without much support from the lower order, the task proved too difficult. Shree Charani, who walked in at No. 11, could only manage a couple of singles, as Mumbai closed out the game with a disciplined final over. Delhi finished at 141/9, falling just nine runs short of the target.

A Fitting Finish 

Harmanpreet Kaur’s scintillating 66 and Sciver-Brunt’s all-round brilliance proved to be the difference in a high-pressure final. Mumbai Indians once again showcased their championship pedigree, holding their nerve at crucial junctures. With this clinical performance, they reaffirmed their dominance in the Women’s Premier League, lifting the trophy in style.

Harmanpreet Kaur was rightly named Player of the Match for her commanding innings, while Sciver-Brunt’s three-wicket haul and Kapp’s valiant effort were the other standout performances of the game. The final encapsulated everything a great contest should —thrills, fightbacks, and a deserving champion in Mumbai Indians.

Brief Scores WPL 2025: Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals – The Final

Mumbai Indians: 149/7 in 20 overs (Harmanpreet Kaur 66, Nat Sciver-Brunt 30; Marizanne Kapp 2/11, Jess Jonassen 2/26) defeated Delhi Capitals: 141/9 in 20 overs (Marizanne Kapp 40, Jemimah Rodrigues 30; Nat Sciver-Brunt 3/30, Amelia Kerr 2/25) by 8 runs.

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