In a high-stakes clash at the Vadodara International Cricket Stadium, Mumbai Indians set a challenging target of 155 runs for Delhi Capitals in the Women’s Premier League. Batting first after losing the toss, MI reached 154 for 5 in their 20 overs, propelled by a magnificent unbeaten half-century from Nat Sciver-Brunt.
Delhi Capitals captain Jemimah Rodrigues opted to field, but the decision backfired early as MI’s openers Sajana Sajeevan and Hayley Matthews crumbled quickly. Sajana departed for 9 off 9 balls at 21, followed immediately by Matthews for 12, leaving MI in dire straits at 21 for 2.
Enter Nat Sciver-Brunt and captain Harmanpreet Kaur, who stitched a crucial 78-run stand for the third wicket. Kaur’s aggressive 41 off 33 balls, laced with seven fours, ended at 99 for 3. Later contributions from Nicola Carey (12) and Amanjot Kaur (3) were brief, but Sciver-Brunt’s anchoring 65 not out off 45 balls – featuring six fours and two sixes – steered MI to a competitive total.
Delhi’s An Charaeni shone with 3 for 33 in four overs, while Marizanne Kapp was miserly with 1 for 8. Nandani Sharma chipped in with 1 for 36. With playoff hopes hanging by a thread for both sides, Delhi’s chase promises fireworks against MI’s bowling attack. The stage is set for an electrifying second innings under the Vadodara lights.