In a thrilling encounter at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara, Delhi Capitals delivered a commanding performance to defeat Mumbai Indians by 7 wickets in the Women’s Premier League 2026. This victory marks DC’s second win in the season, boosting their playoff aspirations, while MI suffered their third consecutive loss despite holding second place on the points table.
Mumbai Indians, invited to bat first after losing the toss, posted a competitive total of 154 for 5 in their allotted overs. Nat Sciver-Brunt was the standout performer, remaining unbeaten on 65 off 45 balls, adorned with 6 fours and 2 sixes. She anchored crucial partnerships, including a 78-run stand with captain Harmanpreet Kaur, who scored a brisk 41 off 33 deliveries with 7 boundaries.
Earlier, openers Sajana Sajeevan and Hayley Matthews provided a modest start with 21 runs before both fell cheaply. Nicola Carey chipped in with 12, but it was Sciver-Brunt’s resilience that propelled MI to a defendable score. Delhi’s bowlers struck back effectively, with Sri Chanu claiming 3 wickets, supported by Marizanne Kapp and Nandini Sharma.
Chasing 155, Delhi Capitals chased it down in just 19 overs, showcasing clinical batting. Openers Shefali Verma and Lizelle Lee laid a solid foundation with a 63-run partnership in 7.3 overs. Verma smashed 29 off 24 balls with 6 fours, while Lee fell agonizingly short of a half-century, scoring 46 with 7 fours and a six.
Laura Wolvaardt added 17 off 19, partnering with captain Jemimah Rodrigues for 34 runs. Rodrigues then sealed the chase with an unbeaten 51 off 37 balls, including 5 fours and a six, alongside Kapp’s quick 10 not out. Their unbroken 37-run stand off 17 balls ensured a comfortable victory. MI’s Amanjot Kaur and Vaishnavi Sharma picked up one wicket each.
With Royal Challengers Bengaluru already qualified, the race for the remaining spots intensifies. DC climbs to fourth, keeping their title hopes alive in this high-stakes tournament.