Delhi Capitals Win Big Against Mumbai Indians In WPL
In a highly anticipated Women’s Premier League clash between Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians, the cricket enthusiasts were treated to an exciting showdown. The star performers of the match were Jemimah Rodrigues and skipper Meg Lanning, who both delivered impressive fifties, leading Delhi Capitals to a thrilling 29-run victory over Mumbai Indians in the top-of-the-table clash held in Delhi.
Delhi Capitals, batting first, set a formidable total of 192/4. The captain, Meg Lanning, provided an excellent start with a commanding 38-ball 53, featuring an array of six boundaries and two sixes. Jemimah Rodrigues, coming lower in the order, stole the spotlight with a breathtaking 33-ball 69 not out, adorned with eight fours and three sixes.
Mumbai Indians, in response, managed to score 163/8. Delhi’s bowling attack, spearheaded by Jess Jonassen’s brilliant spell of 3/21 and Marizanne Kapp’s contribution of 2/37, kept the Mumbai batsmen in check. Amanjot Kaur was the leading run-scorer for Mumbai, contributing a valuable 42 runs off 27 balls.
This win marked Delhi Capitals’ fourth consecutive victory, propelling them two points ahead of Mumbai with a total of eight points from five matches, solidifying their position at the top of the table.
The earlier part of the game witnessed a superb display of batting from Meg Lanning, who showcased her prowess with six boundaries and two sixes in a 38-ball 53, marking her third half-century in the tournament. Jemimah Rodrigues, with her aggressive yet elegant strokes, provided the much-needed late charge, amassing 8 fours and 3 sixes in a brisk 33-ball innings, steering Delhi Capitals close to the 200-run mark. Contributions from Shafali Verma and Alice Capsey added further impetus to Delhi’s innings.
Pooja Vastrakar emerged as the standout bowler for Mumbai, with figures of 4-0-20-1. Saika Ishaque (1/29), Shabnim Ismail (1/46), and Hayley Matthews (1/23) also made valuable contributions by taking crucial wickets for Mumbai.
Despite a lukewarm initial crowd response in Delhi, the opening duo of Lanning and Shafali set a formidable tone for Delhi Capitals. Shafali’s aggressive approach tested the returning pacer Shabnim Ismail, but Mumbai fought back. Jemimah Rodrigues, however, accelerated the scoring rate in the final overs, ensuring an enthralling and competitive finish to the match. The contest underscored the intense and captivating spirit of the Women’s Premier League, leaving fans eagerly anticipating more thrilling encounters.
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Delhi Capitals secured a commanding victory against Mumbai Indians as they defended their total of 192/4. Jemimah Rodrigues earned the Player of the Match for her exceptional knock. Check the highlights…
MARCH 05, 2024 23:10 IST – MI 163/8 in 20 overs – Jonassen to bowl the last over. Humaira scores a couple before being clean bowled. Delhi Capitals win by 29 runs. Humaira Kazi b Jonassen 6(8)
MARCH 05, 2024 22:37 IST – MI 157/7 in 19 overs – Sajana hits a boundary and a six, but MI falls short. 36 needed from 6 balls.
MARCH 05, 2024 22:32 IST – MI 137/7 in 18 overs – Vastrakar hits a six but is stumped next ball. Vastrakar st Bhatia b Radha Yadav 17(22)
MARCH 05, 2024 22:29 IST – MI 129/6 in 17 overs – MI struggles, with 5 wides in Titas’ over.
MARCH 05, 2024 22:23 IST – MI 120/6 in 16 overs – Amanjot is bowled by Jonassen. MI needs 73. Amanjot Kaur b Jonassen 42(27)
MARCH 05, 2024 22:19 IST – MI 116/5 in 15 overs – Amanjot scores two boundaries against Shikha.
MARCH 05, 2024 22:15 IST – MI 105/5 in 14 overs – Jemimah scores two boundaries in Radha’s over.
MARCH 05, 2024 22:11 IST – MI 94/5 in 13 overs – Arundati concedes 10 runs with Amanjot hitting a boundary.
MARCH 05, 2024 22:07 IST – MI 84/5 in 12 overs – Jonassen returns, and Amanjot hits a boundary.
MARCH 05, 2024 22:04 IST – MI 77/5 in 11 overs – Kapp completes her quota with 3 runs. Ends with 2/37.
MARCH 05, 2024 22:01 IST – MI 74/5 in 10 overs – Arundhati Reddy concedes just two runs in her over.
MARCH 05, 2024 21:57 IST – MI 72/5 in 9 overs – Titas Sadhu’s over sees a six by Kerr but also a wicket. Amelia Kerr c Rodrigues b Titas Sadhu 17(20)
MARCH 05, 2024 21:53 IST – MI 61/4 in 8 overs – Amelia Kerr hits a boundary off the last ball in Radha Yadav’s over.
MARCH 05, 2024 21:47 IST – MI 57/4 in 7 overs – Titas Sadhu concedes just 3 runs in her over.
MARCH 05, 2024 21:44 IST – MI 54/4 in 6 overs – Matthews is caught at mid-wicket off Jonassen. Matthews c Capsey b Jonassen 29(17)
MARCH 05, 2024 21:41 IST – MI 50/3 in 5 overs – Kapp’s third over sees Matthews scoring two boundaries.
MARCH 05, 2024 21:36 IST – MI 39/3 in 4 overs – Shikha Pandey concedes two boundaries.
MARCH 05, 2024 21:30 IST – MI 29/3 in 3 overs – Kapp takes a wicket in her second ball, Bhatia is bowled. Yastika b Kapp 6(3)
MARCH 05, 2024 21:25 IST – Mi 18/2 in 2 overs – Shikha Pandey takes a wicket in her first ball, Nat is bowled. Nat Sciver-Brunt b Shikha Pandey 5(3)
MARCH 05, 2024 21:20 IST – Mi 12/1 in 1 over – Kapp bowls the first over, Yastika gets bowled. Yastika b Kapp 6(3)
MARCH 05, 2024 21:02 IST – DC 192/4 in 20 overs – Matthews concedes a six and a four in the last over.
MARCH 05, 2024 20:57 IST – DC 179/4 in 19 overs – Jemimah scores a six, a fifty, and two more sixes in Nat’s over.
MARCH 05, 2024 20:51 IST – DC 161/4 in 18 overs – Saika takes a wicket in her last over. Kapp b Saika Ishaque 8(7)
MARCH 05, 2024 20:48 IST – DC 149/3 in 17 overs – Vastrakar concedes two boundaries against Jemimah.
MARCH 05, 2024 20:41 IST – DC 139/3 in 16 overs – Ismail completes her overs, conceding three singles.
MARCH 05, 2024 20:34 IST – DC 123/3 in 15 overs – Sciver-Brunt returns and concedes 3 runs.
MARCH 05, 2024 20:32 IST – DC 119/3 in 14 overs – Ishaque concedes five singles.
MARCH 05, 2024 20:27 IST – DC 114/3 in 13 overs – Vastrakar takes a wicket, Lanning is caught. Lanning c Nat Sciver-Brunt b Vastrakar 53(38)
MARCH 05, 2024 20:22 IST – DC 109/2 in 12 overs – Kerr concedes 14 runs with Lanning scoring two boundaries.
MARCH 05, 2024 20:18 IST – DC 89/2 in 11 overs – Vastrakar concedes 3 runs.
MARCH 05, 2024 20:15 IST – DC 86/2 in 10 overs – Matthews takes a wicket, Capsey is bowled. Capsey b Matthews 19(20)
MARCH 05, 2024 20:10 IST – DC 76/1 in 9 overs – Sciver-Brunt concedes 2 runs.
MARCH 05, 2024 20:04 IST – DC 74/1 in 8 overs – Kerr concedes 11 runs with Lanning scoring two boundaries. DC 59/1 in 7 overs – Vastrakar concedes 4 runs.
MARCH 05, 2024 19:56 IST – DC 56/1 in 6 overs – Saika returns and concedes just 4 runs. DC 52/1 in 5 overs – Ismail takes a wicket, Shafali is caught. Shafali Verma c Yastika b Ismail 28(12)
MARCH 05, 2024 19:44 IST – DC 36/0 in 4 overs – Sciver-Brunt concedes 10 runs. DC 22/0 in 3 overs – Ismail concedes 5 runs.
MARCH 05, 2024 19:36 IST – DC 15/0 in 2 overs – Saika concedes 4 runs. DC 7/0 in 1 over – Shabnim concedes 6 runs with Shafali hitting a boundary.
MARCH 05, 2024 19:25 IST – Head to Head – Last 4 matches – MI wins: 3, DC wins: 1. Latest result: MI won by 4 wickets. Purple Cap update – Radha Yadav and Amelia Kerr are tied on 7 wickets each.
MARCH 05, 2024 19:06 IST – Playing XI – DC: Meg Lanning (c), Shafali Verma, Alice Capsey, Jemimah Rodrigues, Marizanne Kapp, Jess Jonassen, Arundhati Reddy, Radha Yadav, Taniya Bhatia (wk), Shikha Pandey, Titas Sadhu. MI: Yastika Bhatia (wk), Hayley Matthews, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Amelia Kerr, Pooja Vastrakar, Amanjot Kaur, Sajeevan Sajana, Humaira Kazi, Shabnim Ismail, Saika Ishaque.
MARCH 05, 2024 19:04 IST – Team changes – Shabnim Ismail returns for MI, and Marizzane Kapp replaces Annabel Sutherland for DC.
MARCH 05, 2024 18:58 IST – Toss update – MI wins the toss, opts to bowl. Harmanpreet Kaur returns to lead MI.
MARCH 05, 2024 18:58 IST – Pitch Report – Pitch number 3 favors right-handed batters. Not much live grass, a few cracks, but overall a good batting wicket.
MARCH 05, 2024 18:52 IST – LIVE STREAMING INFO – The match can be watched live on the Sports18 network and streamed on the Jio Cinema app and website.
MARCH 05, 2024 18:43 IST – Stay Tuned! The live commentary and updates for the Women’s Premier League 2024 match between Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians are about to begin.
