Mumbai Indians Women vs Delhi Capitals Women Live Score Updates, WPL 2025

Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals Live Updates: Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals kick off their Women’s Premier League 2025 campaign on Saturday. While the inaugural edition champions Mumbai will bank on their core group of players, the two-time finalists Delhi will expect fireworks from Shafali Verma when the two teams come up against each other at Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara on Saturday. The finalists of the first WPL in 2023, both Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals made it to the knockouts in the second edition last year but lost to the eventual champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the eliminator and the final respectively. (Live Scorecard)

MI vs DC, WPL 2025, Live Updates

Amelia Kerr of Mumbai reflected on the team’s return to action, saying it feels like no time has passed since their last outing. She expressed excitement about reuniting with her teammates and competing at the highest level. For Kerr, the focus is on playing her role and contributing to the team’s success, striving to perform to the best of her abilities. She acknowledged the challenges posed by the short boundaries, which will demand a lot from the bowlers. Kerr also shared her impressions from the team’s intra-squad practice games, highlighting the impressive form of left-hander Kamalini G. She praised the abundance of talented players, which bodes well for Indian cricket. Ultimately, Kerr emphasized the importance of enjoying the game and thriving in the tournament’s electric atmosphere. She stressed that the key to success lies in every player exceling in their respective roles and coming together as a cohesive unit.

Jemimah Rodrigues of Delhi expressed her excitement ahead of the match, describing her team as a “blessing” and a “great bunch” to be around. She revealed that the team is well-prepared and eager to take on the challenge. Rodrigues shared her observations from watching the previous day’s game, noting that the ball tended to keep low, and one side of the ground appeared shorter, suggesting a high-scoring game. She emphasized her approach to playing according to the situation and giving her best. Rodrigues also expressed her delight in seeing teammates Shafali Verma and Radha Yadav perform well and praised the young U-19 players for fitting in seamlessly and bringing positive energy to the team. She emphasized the importance of maintaining a simple and positive approach to the game.

Mumbai captain Harmanpreet Kaur expressed satisfaction with batting first, although she would have opted to bowl as well. She emphasized the team’s intention to play an aggressive, fearless brand of cricket, trusting that positive results will follow naturally. Kaur also stated that the team aims to keep things simple, avoiding unnecessary complications and sticking to a tried-and-tested approach. Additionally, she revealed that Mumbai Indians will have a debutant, Sanskriti Gupta featuring in this match.

Delhi captain Meg Lanning has decided to chase, given her team’s past success in doing so. She believes that playing good cricketing shots and having her bowlers stick to the stumps will be key to their success. Lanning also confirmed that Sarah Bryce will feature in the playing XI and will keep stumps as well.

Delhi (Playing XI) – Meg Lanning (C), Shafali Verma, Alice Capsey, Jemimah Rodrigues, Annabel Sutherland, Niki Prasad, Sarah Bryce (WK), Shikha Pandey, Arundhati Reddy, Minnu Mani, Radha Yadav.

Mumbai (Playing XI) – Hayley Matthews, Yastika Bhatia (WK), Natalie Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Amelia Kerr, Sajana S, Amanjot Kaur, Jintimani Kalita, Sanskriti Gupta, Shabnim Ismail, Saika Ishaque.

TOSS – The skipper of Delhi, Meg Lanning has won the coin flip. Meg has elected to BOWL first.

Deep Das Gupta and Mithali Raj are pitchside, and they believe the ground’s dimensions will play a significant role. They note that the ground is a bit long down the length, but the sides are relatively short. Mithali observes that the surface is rock-solid and doesn’t appear to have any underlying moisture. However, she emphasizes that dew will be a crucial factor at this ground, which might influence the captain’s decision after winning the toss.

Here’s a quick recap of the tournament opener. The defending champions, Bengaluru, secured a thrilling win against Gujarat in the Women’s T20 League opener. Gujarat posted an impressive total of 201, thanks to half-centuries from Australian duo Ashleigh Gardner and Beth Mooney. Bengaluru’s chase didn’t start ideally, losing their openers inside the Powerplay. However, Ellyse Perry, Raghvi Bist, Kanika Ahuja, and Richa Ghosh played crucial roles in helping Bangaluru chase down the target with 9 balls to spare.

Delhi, under the leadership of Australian legend Meg Lanning, begins their quest for their first Women’s T20 League title. With no injury concerns, Delhi will field a strong lineup, featuring Shafali Verma, who seeks to impress the selectors and find a place back on the national side. New additions Nandini Kashyap and Sarah Bryce will complement experienced overseas players Marizanne Kapp, Annabel Sutherland, and Jess Jonassen. Delhi’s local talent, including Arundhati Reddy, Titas Sadhu, Minnu Mani, Radha Yadav, and Jemimah Rodrigues, gives them an edge over other teams. With many superstars on display, this match is expected to be an absolute nail-biter. Stay tuned as we will have toss and team updates in a bit.

Mumbai, led by experienced skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, will rely on their quality all-rounders Amelia Kerr, Hayley Matthews, and Natalie Sciver-Brunt to turn the game around. With new additions, Nadine De Klerk and Parunika Sisodia, Mumbai aims to make a strong start. The team’s core remains intact regarding local talent, with Saika Ishaque, Sajana S, and Amandeep Kaur set to play key roles.

Welcome to the second match of the Women’s T20 League, where Mumbai and Delhi are set to clash at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara. Both teams boast impressive lineups, with Mumbai seeking to replicate their inaugural season success and Delhi hungry for their maiden title.

… MATCHDAY …

The stage is set for a blockbuster clash as Mumbai takes on Delhi in the second match of the Women’s T20 League 2025 at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara. Both teams are packed with talent and eager to kick off their campaigns with a strong performance, making this a thrilling contest. Mumbai, under the leadership of Harmanpreet Kaur, boasts a star-studded squad featuring world-class all-rounders like Hayley Matthews, Natalie Sciver-Brunt, and Amelia Kerr. Their strength lies in their batting depth and experience, but an over-reliance on the top order and concerns over their pace attack could expose weaknesses. With Pooja Vastrakar ruled out, Shabnim Ismail and Nadine De Klerk will need to ensure their bowling attack delivers under pressure. On the other hand, Delhi, led by the ever-reliable Meg Lanning, features a formidable opening pair with Lanning and Shafali Verma, providing an explosive start. However, they will be still hurting from that one-sided final defeat to Bengaluru last season. Their squad is well-balanced with a strong mix of youth and experience. The likes of Annabel Sutherland and Marizanne Kapp will be crucial in both departments while Alice Capsey and Jemimah Rodrigues further strengthens the batting. Titas Sadhu will lead the pace attack as she has been doing for her country in recent times with Radha Yadav handling the spin duties. Key players like Matthews and Sciver-Brunt for Mumbai, alongside Lanning and Verma for Delhi, are expected to play pivotal roles in shaping the outcome of the match. The Kotambi pitch is anticipated to be batting-friendly, which could lead to a high-scoring encounter where bowlers, especially in the death overs, will be under immense scrutiny. Fielding will also play a significant role, with both teams needing to be sharp in crucial moments. A victory here would not only provide early momentum but also set the tone for the rest of the tournament, making this a high-stakes contest that fans won’t want to miss.

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