The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 is heating up! In the second match, Mumbai Indians (MI) take on Delhi Capitals (DC) at Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara, on Saturday, February 15.
The tournament kicked off with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeating Gujarat Giants (GG). Now, MI and DC are ready to battle for their first win of the season.
Mumbai Indians: Squad & Performance
MI had a solid run in WPL 2024, finishing second in the league stage. But their journey ended in the Eliminator, falling short in a low-scoring thriller against eventual champions RCB.
For WPL 2025, MI bolstered their squad with four new players:
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- G Kamalini
- Nadine de Klerk
- Akshita Maheshwari
- Sanskriti Gupta
With a balanced lineup, MI is determined to go all the way this season.
Delhi Capitals: Squad & Performance
DC dominated the WPL 2024 league stage, finishing at the top and securing a direct final berth. But they fell short again, finishing as runners-up for the second consecutive year.
In the 2025 auction, they strengthened their team with:
- N Charani
- Nandini Kashyap
- Sarah Bryce
- Niki Prasad
Their goal? Finally lifting the WPL trophy.
MI vs DC: Head-to-Head Record
These two teams have clashed five times in WPL history. MI currently leads with a 3-2 advantage.
- Matches Played: 5
- MI Wins: 3
- DC Wins: 2
- No Result: 0
Last 5 Encounters
- March 05, 2024 – DC (192/4) beat MI (163/8) by 29 runs
- February 23, 2024 – MI (173/6) beat DC (171/5) by 4 wickets
- March 26, 2023 – MI (134/3) beat DC (131/9) by 7 wickets
- March 20, 2023 – DC (110/1) beat MI (109/8) by 9 wickets
- March 09, 2023 – MI (109/2) beat DC (105) by 8 wickets
Key Players to Watch
Mumbai Indians
- Harmanpreet Kaur – The captain, a game-changer with bat and leadership.
- Yastika Bhatia – Solid at the top, key in building strong starts.
- Nadine de Klerk – A crucial all-rounder, strengthening both batting and bowling.
Delhi Capitals
- Jess Jonassen – Wicket-taking ability and match-winning performances.
- Meg Lanning – A proven leader with experience in big matches.
- Sarah Bryce – An exciting new addition with a sharp cricketing mind.
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