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The second match of the Women\u2019s Premier League (WPL) 2025<\/strong><\/a> saw an exhilarating contest as Delhi Capitals\u00a0 secured a thrilling 2-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians at Kotambi Stadium. A closely fought battle witnessed standout performances from both sides, but Delhi Capitals ultimately held their nerve to chase down a challenging target.<\/p>\n Opting to bowl first after winning the toss, Delhi Capitals made early inroads into Mumbai Indians\u2019 batting lineup. Opener Hayley Matthews fell for a duck, and Yastika Bhatia managed only 11 off 9 balls before being dismissed.<\/p>\n EDGED & GONE! \u261d\ufe0f<\/p>\n Shikha Pandey \ud83e\udd1d Meg Lanning #DC<\/a> with a perfect start as #MI<\/a> lose Hayley Matthews in the very first over of the match \ud83d\udc4f\ud83d\udc4f<\/p>\n Live \ud83d\udc49 https:\/\/t.co\/99qqGTKYHu<\/a>#TATAWPL<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0#MIvDC<\/a> | @shikhashauny<\/a> | @DelhiCapitals<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/3SdFsxSxfI<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Women’s Premier League (WPL) (@wplt20) February 15, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n However, England\u2019s star all-rounder Natalie Sciver Brunt played a sensational knock, anchoring the innings with a superb 80 off 59 deliveries, laced with 13 boundaries.<\/p>\n #NatSciverBrunt<\/a> delivers a superb half-century, helping Mumbai Indians build a challenging total.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcfa\ud83d\udcf1Start Watching FREE on JioHotstar \ud83d\udc49https:\/\/t.co\/0AxUmxWiRq<\/a>#WPLOnJioStar<\/a> \ud83d\udc49\ud83c\udffbMumbai Indians \ud83c\udd9a Delhi Capitals | LIVE NOW on JioHotstar and Star Sports pic.twitter.com\/nRJAC0o9wO<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) February 15, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur provided much-needed impetus, smashing 42 off just 22 balls, including four fours and three sixes.<\/p>\n An enterprising knock comes to an end \ud83d\udc4f<\/p>\n Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur departs not before entertaining the crowd with a brisk 42 (22) \ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n Live \ud83d\udc49 https:\/\/t.co\/99qqGTKYHu<\/a>#TATAWPL<\/a> | #MIvDC<\/a> | @ImHarmanpreet<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0@mipaltan<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/QWqWIAf9bi<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Women’s Premier League (WPL) (@wplt20) February 15, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Despite their efforts, Mumbai Indians suffered a batting collapse in the final overs, losing their last five wickets for just 18 runs. Amelia Kerr (9 off 9) and Amanjot Kaur (7 off 7) offered brief support, but Delhi\u2019s disciplined bowling attack restricted them to 164 all out in 19.1 overs.<\/p>\n Annabel Sutherland was the pick of the bowlers for Delhi, claiming 3 wickets for 34 runs in her 3.1 overs. Veteran pacer Shikha Pandey was equally impressive, returning figures of 2 for 14 in her four-over spell. Alice Capsey and Minnu Mani also chipped in with crucial breakthroughs to keep Mumbai in check.<\/p>\n Chasing 165 for victory, Delhi Capitals got off to a blazing start, courtesy of Shafali Verma\u2019s explosive 43 off just 18 deliveries. Her aggressive strokeplay, featuring seven fours and two sixes, put Mumbai bowlers on the back foot.<\/p>\n Shafali Verma in the house \ud83d\ude0e<\/p>\n She smacks 2\u20e32\u20e3 runs in just the second over of the #DC<\/a> innings \ud83d\udca5<\/p>\n Updates \u25b6 https:\/\/t.co\/99qqGTKYHu<\/a>#TATAWPL<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0#MIvDC<\/a> | @TheShafaliVerma<\/a> | @DelhiCapitals<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/Vh2MJrK2RC<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Women’s Premier League (WPL) (@wplt20) February 15, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Meg Lanning (15 off 19) provided stability at the other end, but her departure triggered a brief collapse as Jemimah Rodrigues (2 off 5) and Annabel Sutherland (13 off 10) departed cheaply.<\/p>\n TIMBER \u26a1\ufe0f<\/p>\n World-class Batter \ud83c\udd9a World-class Bowler<\/p>\n Shabnim Ismail wins the battle \ud83d\udc4c\ud83d\udc4f<\/p>\n Updates \u25b6 https:\/\/t.co\/99qqGTKYHu<\/a>#TATAWPL<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0#MIvDC<\/a> | @mipaltan<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/rCE0eCrTut<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Women’s Premier League (WPL) (@wplt20) February 15, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Alice Capsey (16 off 18) and Niki Prasad (35 off 33) played sensible knocks to keep the chase on track.<\/p>\n Young star #NikiPrasad<\/a> finds the gap for a much needed boundary.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcfa\ud83d\udcf1 Start Watching FREE on JioHotstar \ud83d\udc49 https:\/\/t.co\/0AxUmxWiRq<\/a>#WPLOnJioStar<\/a> \ud83d\udc49 Mumbai Indians \ud83c\udd9a Delhi Capitals | LIVE NOW on JioHotstar & Star Sports pic.twitter.com\/S7nGo7TBI9<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) February 15, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n The equation came down to the wire in the final overs, with Sarah Bryce\u2019s quickfire 21 off 10 proving crucial in swinging momentum towards Delhi. Radha Yadav\u2019s late cameo (9 not out off 4) and Arundhati Reddy (2* off 1) ensured Delhi crossed the finish line in the final over, finishing at 165\/8 in 20 overs<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n What a thriller! \ud83d\ude0d#DelhiCapitals<\/a> win in dramatic fashion, defeating Mumbai Indians by just 2 wickets in an absolute nail-biter in Vadodara. \ud83e\udd73#WPLOnJioStar<\/a> \ud83d\udc49\ud83c\udffb Gujarat Giants \ud83c\udd9a UP Warriorz | SUN, 16th FEB, 6:30 PM on JioHotstar & Star Sports!<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcfa\ud83d\udcf1Start Watching FREE on\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/rKFjz7FN2P<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) February 15, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Mumbai Indians fought back valiantly with the ball, with Hayley Matthews (2\/32) and Amelia Kerr (2\/21) leading the charge. Shabnim Ismail and Natalie Sciver also claimed a wicket each, but the inability to contain Delhi\u2019s lower-order hitters in the death overs cost them the match.<\/p>\n Mumbai Indians Women:<\/strong> 164\/10 in 19.1 overs (Natalie Sciver 80, Harmanpreet Kaur 42; Annabel Sutherland 3\/34, Shikha Pandey 2\/14)<\/p>\n Delhi Capitals Women:<\/strong> 165\/8 in 20 overs (Shafali Verma 43, Niki Prasad 35; Amelia Kerr 2\/21, Hayley Matthews 2\/32)<\/p>\n Result:<\/strong> Delhi Capitals Women won by 2 wickets.<\/p>\n This article was first published at WomenCricket.com<\/a>, a Cricket Times<\/a> company.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\nMumbai Indians struggle despite Nat Sciver Brunt\u2019s heroics<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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