Delhi Capitals delivered a dominant performance to crush Mumbai Indians by 9 wickets in Match 13 of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. After opting to bat first, Delhi put on a clinical display, dismantling Mumbai’s batting lineup and restricting them to a modest 123/9 in 20 overs. Jess Jonassen and Minnu Mani spearheaded the bowling attack, sharing six wickets between them. In response, Delhi’s batting unit, led by captain Meg Lanning, chased down the target effortlessly in just 14.3 overs. This emphatic victory propelled Delhi to the top of the WPL 2025 points table, strengthening their claim for a playoff spot.
Delhi Capitals Bowlers Strangle Mumbai Indians’ Batting Lineup
Mumbai started steadily with Yastika Bhatia and Hayley Matthews adding 35 runs for the first wicket. However, the momentum shifted after Bhatia fell to Shikha Pandey. Matthews followed soon after, and wickets tumbled at regular intervals. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur attempted a counterattack with a quickfire 22, but Jonassen’s tight bowling dashed any hopes of recovery. Jonassen finished with impressive figures of 3/25, while Mani spun a web around Mumbai’s middle order, claiming 3/17. The lower order crumbled under pressure, leaving Mumbai with a below-par total of 123/9, which was never going to be enough against Delhi’s strong batting lineup.
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Meg Lanning and Shafali Verma Lead a Commanding Chase
Chasing 124, Delhi made their intentions clear from the outset. Lanning and Shafali Verma launched an aggressive assault, putting Mumbai’s bowlers under immense pressure. The duo stitched together an 85-run opening partnership in just 9.5 overs, with Shafali blasting 43 off 28 balls, including four boundaries and three sixes. After her dismissal, Lanning took charge, anchoring the chase with a composed 60 off 49 balls. Rodriguez provided the finishing touches with a quick 15 off 10 deliveries, as Delhi reached the target with 33 balls to spare.
Here’s How Netizens Reacted:
What a performance by @DelhiCapitals in @WPLT20! Keep up the great work!
— Partha Jindal (@ParthJindal11) 28 February 2025
Delhi Capitals are on fire this season. Tactical brilliance in every move. Well done! #WPL2025
— Dani Birua (@supersonicbirua) 28 February 2025
Jess Jonassen is proving she’s among the top three spinners in the world. Purple Cap holder with 9 wickets at an average of 15! #WPL2025
— Mohit Shah (@mohit_shah17) 28 February 2025
Delhi Capitals rise to the top of the WPL 2025 table after a commanding win! #Cricket #WPL pic.twitter.com/GoOhCEW6y4
— Crickettimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) 28 February 2025
Typical Lanning masterclass pic.twitter.com/UIwqmMTTd9
— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) 28 February 2025
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