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WPL 2025: Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals face off in the major clash

Friday, 28-Feb-2025
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So far, the ongoing Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 has been an exciting spectacle, and once again an incredible encounter is set to unfold, with Mumbai Indians Women getting ready to take on Delhi Capitals Women at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru  on Friday. Both teams have been in excellent form and are coming off impressive victories in their respective last games, making this encounter even more competitive.

Mumbai Indians Women have been a dominant force in the ongoing WPL, sitting comfortably at the top of the points table. Their players have consistently stepped up for the side, making them a formidable force in the team. With a mix of hard-hitting batters, skilled all-rounders, and a solid bowling unit, MI have looked unstoppable in their previous outings. Key players like Hayley Matthews, and the aggressive Nat Sciver-Brunt, have been pivotal in their victories. 

Delhi Capitals Women are hot on the heels of Mumbai, sitting just behind them in second place on the points table. DC have been a formidable side, thanks to their consistent performances in their past encounters. Their strength lies in their versatile batting lineup, which includes the likes of Shafali Verma, Jess Jonassen and Jemimah Rodrigues. Both teams have made their mark in the competition, and this match between both sides is a critical one for both. 

MI, who sit at the top, will be looking to extend their lead and maintain their position. A victory would provide them with a crucial advantage as the tournament progresses. For Delhi, this match offers an opportunity to climb to the top of the points table, keeping the pressure on MI and further solidifying their position.

Head to head 

Matches - 5

DC-W Won - 2

MI-W Won - 3

DC Probable XI:Shafali Verma, Meg Lanning (c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Marizanne Kapp, Annabel Sutherland, Jess Jonassen, Sarah Bryce (wk), Niki Prasad, Shikha Pandey, Minnu Mani, Titas Sadhu

MI Probable XI:Yastika Bhatia (wk), Hayley Matthews, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Amelia Kerr, Amanjot Kaur, Sajeevan Sajana, G Kamalini, Sanskriti Gupta, Shabnim Ismail, Jintimani Kalita

 

 

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