In a thrilling Women’s Premier League match, Delhi Capitals showed their dominance by defeating Mumbai Indians by nine wickets. The Delhi franchise, led by skipper Meg Lanning, chased down Mumbai’s score of 109 for 8 for the loss of just one wicket in nine overs, thanks to the outstanding performance of their openers Shafali Verma, Lanning, and Alice Capsey.
Before this match, both teams, along with UP Warriorz, had already secured the three playoff berths in the tournament, but that didn’t stop the players from putting on a fantastic show for the fans.
Mumbai Indians gave it their all with the bat, with Pooja Vastrakar, Harmanpreet Kaur, and Issy Wong being the main contributors, but it was not enough to stop Delhi Capitals’ excellent bowling attack. Marizanne Kapp, Shikha Pandey, and Jess Jonassen took two wickets each to restrict Mumbai to a score of 109 for 8 in 20 overs.
In reply, Delhi Capitals were quick to take control of the game, with Shafali Verma leading the charge with a score of 33. Meg Lanning and Alice Capsey then took over, scoring 32 not out and 38 not out, respectively, to ensure a comfortable win for their team in just nine overs.
The match was an absolute treat for the cricket fans, with some outstanding performances from both teams. Delhi Capitals’ victory will give them the confidence they need as they head into the playoffs, and Mumbai Indians will surely come back stronger in their next match. All in all, it was a day of top-quality cricket that will be remembered for a long time.
