New Delhi: The final match of Women’s Premier League (WPL) will be played today i.e. March 26 between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Delhi Capitals (DC). Mumbai Indians have made it to the final by defeating UP Warriors by 72 runs in the eliminator match. On the other hand, Delhi Capitals secured an entry in the title match by topping the points table. Given the performance of both the teams, the title match is likely to be very exciting. The match will be played at Brabourne Stadium from 7.30 PM IST.
Delhi Capitals are yet to win the title in the Indian Premier League (IPL). In such a situation, she has a golden chance to become the champion and create history in the very first season of women’s league. While the Mumbai team, which has won the title 5 times in the IPL, has a chance to maintain its dominance in the women’s league as well.
People hope on Harmanpreet Kaur
Captain Harmanpreet Kaur will have to play a good innings if Mumbai are to make a big score in the final. At the same time, Net Cyber-Brunt will also have to make an important contribution. Harmanpreet Kaur had scored three fifties earlier in the tournament but could not maintain her form. Harman scored just 14 runs against UP Warriors in the eliminator match.
Mumbai Indians team was running at the top of the points table at one point, but Delhi Capitals slowly regained the rhythm and dethroned Mumbai from the top of the points table. So far, captain Meg Lanning and South African all-rounder Marijan Kapp have been brilliant in batting for Delhi Capitals.
In the league stage, two matches were played between Delhi and Mumbai Indians. Mumbai won the first match by eight wickets. Delhi then avenged the defeat by defeating Mumbai by nine wickets. Both these teams had the same 12 points in the league stage, but Delhi came out on top due to a better run rate. The final match is to be played at the Brabourne Stadium, where Mumbai Indians have won all three of their matches so far. Delhi won two matches at this ground, while losing one match.
This player can reach number one
Delhi Capitals captain Meg Lanning is the highest run scorer so far in Women’s Premier League 2023, she has scored 310 runs in 8 matches and is at number one. Along with this, Tahlia McGrath of Uttar Pradesh Warriors is at number two. He has scored 302 runs in 9 matches. Mumbai Indians’ star all-rounder Nate Seaver Brunt is at number three. He has scored 272 runs in 9 matches. If Nate Seaver scores another 39 runs in the final match, she will become the highest run-scorer in the 2023 season of the Women’s Premier League.
Highest run scorers in Women’s Premier League 2023:
- Meg Lanning – 310 runs
- Tahlia McGrath – 305 runs
- Net Sewer Brunt – 272 runs
- Sophie Devine – 262 runs
- Hayley Mathews – 258 runs
Matthews and Nate Cyver-Brunt put in strong performances
Mumbai have another useful all-rounder in Hayley Mathews who has so far taken 13 wickets apart from scoring 258 runs. Apart from this, Yastika Bhatia has shown an aggressive attitude in batting. Nate Cyver-Brunt has done well in batting and bowling and has taken 10 wickets in addition to scoring 272 runs in the tournament so far. As far as Mumbai’s bowling is concerned, Saika Ishaq has proved his worth by taking 15 wickets. Apart from this, Mumbai also has great bowlers like Isa Wong (13 wickets) and Amelia Kerr (12 wickets).
Delhi captain Meg Lanning is in great form
Delhi captain Meg Lanning is looking to add another trophy to her name by winning the WPL season one title. Lanning captained the Australian team to the Women’s T20 World Cup title last month. Meg Lanning has scored 310 runs in the current season of WPL. Marijen Kapp and Alice Kepsey have also done well, but as it is the final match, Indian players Jemimah Rodrigues, Shefali Verma, Shikha Pandey and Radha Yadav will also have to perform well.
Mumbai Indians Probable Playing XI: Hayley Mathews, Yastika Bhatia (wicketkeeper), Nate Syver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur (capt), Amelia Kerr, Issy Wong, Amanjot Kaur, Pooja Vastrakar, Humaira Kazi, Jintimani Kalita, Saika Ishaq.
Delhi Capitals Probable Playing XI: Meg Lanning (captain), Shefali Verma, Alice Capsey, Jemima Rodrigues, Marijane Cape, Tania Bhatia (wicketkeeper), Jess Jonasson, Radha Yadav, Arundhati Reddy, Shikha Pandey, Poonam Yadav.Jeevant TV