Mumbai Indians Clinch Second WPL Title with Thrilling Eight-Run Win Over Delhi Capitals

Mumbai Indians (MI) secured their second Women’s Premier League (WPL) title on Saturday, defeating Delhi Capitals (DC) by eight runs in a gripping final at Mumbai. Put in to bat by DC, MI posted 149 for 7 in 20 overs, anchored by captain Harmanpreet Kaur’s commanding 66 off 44 balls and Nat Sciver-Brunt’s crucial 30. The pair’s grit steadied MI after early losses, setting a defendable total despite DC’s Jess Jonassen (2/26) and Shree Charani (2/43) striking back.

MI’s bowlers then held DC to 141 for 9, clinching the victory as the chase faltered in the final overs. Sciver-Brunt shone with 3/30, dismantling DC’s middle order, while Amelia Kerr’s two wickets added pressure. DC’s Marizanne Kapp (40) and Jemimah Rodrigues (30) fought valiantly, but couldn’t bridge the gap, handing MI their second WPL crown in three seasons.

Harmanpreet’s match-defining knock blended aggression and poise, earning her praise, while Sciver-Brunt’s all-round brilliance—scoring and bowling—proved pivotal. For DC, the loss marked the end of a spirited campaign, undone by MI’s disciplined attack. The packed Mumbai stadium erupted as Harmanpreet lifted the trophy, reinforcing MI’s dominance in the WPL’s short history.

The final showcased the league’s rising intensity, with MI cementing their legacy as a powerhouse in women’s cricket.

Brief Scores: MI 149/7 (Harmanpreet 66, Sciver-Brunt 30) beat DC 141/9 (Kapp 40, Rodrigues 30).