Delhi Capitals delivered a commanding performance in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025, defeating Mumbai Indians by nine wickets at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The victory, fueled by a brilliant bowling display led by Minnu Mani and a composed batting effort by Meg Lanning, propelled Delhi to the top of the points table.
Mumbai Indians, opting to bat after winning the toss, struggled against Delhi’s disciplined bowling attack. Despite a steady start from Yastika Bhatia and Hayley Matthews, Mumbai failed to build momentum. Minnu Mani emerged as the star bowler, claiming three crucial wickets, including fellow Malayali Sajana Sajeevan and Amelia Kerr, while Jess Jonassen also contributed with three wickets. Mumbai’s innings faltered, ending at a modest 123/9 in 20 overs.
In response, Delhi Capitals chased down the target with ease. Openers Meg Lanning and Shafali Verma set the tone with a blistering partnership, amassing 57 runs in the PowerPlay. Shafali fell for 43, but Lanning remained unbeaten, scoring a record-breaking eighth WPL half-century (60 off 43 balls) to guide Delhi to victory in just 14.3 overs.
Minnu Mani’s exceptional bowling, combined with Lanning’s masterclass, underscored Delhi’s dominance in the tournament. The win not only highlighted their all-round strength but also solidified their position as table-toppers. With such a comprehensive performance, Delhi Capitals have firmly established themselves as strong contenders for the WPL 2025 title.
Brief Scores: Mumbai Indians 123/9 (Harmanpreet Kaur 22, Hayley Matthews 22; Minnu Mani 3/17, Jess Jonassen 3/25) lost to Delhi Capitals 124/1 (Meg Lanning 60*, Shafali Verma 43; Amanjot Kaur 1/12) by nine wickets.
