In a highly anticipated showdown at Mumbai’s Brabourne Stadium, **Marizanne Kapp** delivered a game-changing performance for the **Delhi Capitals (DC)** in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 final against the **Mumbai Indians (MI)**. Renowned for her all-round skills and fierce competitiveness, Kapp made a significant impact by dismissing star all-rounder **Hayley Matthews** with an unplayable delivery.
Marizanne Kapp Outfoxes Hayley Matthews
Kapp, opening the bowling for Delhi Capitals, set the tone for the match as her team aimed to secure their first WPL title after finishing as runners-up in the previous two seasons. The atmosphere was electric as the Capitals, led by Meg Lanning, faced off against the defending champions, Mumbai Indians, captained by Harmanpreet Kaur.
The defining moment came in the third over of the innings. Matthews, who had been in exceptional form throughout the tournament, faced a delivery from Kapp that pitched on a good length and swung late. The ball crashed into leg stump off the inside edge, leaving Matthews stunned and handing Mumbai an early setback. The dismissal reduced MI to 5/1, with Matthews managing just 3 runs off 10 balls.
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This wicket was pivotal, as Matthews had been a key contributor for MI in the tournament, delivering crucial performances in previous matches. However, her dismissal in the final left Mumbai reeling early in the chase.
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DC vs MI: Playing XI of Both Teams
Mumbai Indians: Yastika Bhatia (wk), Hayley Matthews, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Sajeevan Sajana, Amelia Kerr, Amanjot Kaur, G Kamalini, Sanskriti Gupta, Shabnim Ismail, Saika Ishaque
Delhi Capitals: Meg Lanning (c), Shafali Verma, Jess Jonassen, Jemimah Rodrigues, Annabel Sutherland, Marizanne Kapp, Sarah Bryce (wk), Niki Prasad, Minnu Mani, Shikha Pandey, Nallapureddy Charani
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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
