Skipper Jemimah Rodrigues’ unbeaten 51, following brilliant opening batting from wicketkeeper-batter Lizelle Lee (46), helped Delhi Capitals secure a seven-wicket victory over Mumbai Inddigihunt in the 13th match of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 at Kotambi Stadium on Tuesday.
Delhi’s Chase
The chase for a modest target of 155 almost stumbled midway, but Rodrigues ensured there was no late drama. Instead of depending on brute force, she focused on smart placement and consistent running between the wickets to guide Delhi to victory with six balls remaining, demonstrating her leadership at a crucial moment.
Mumbai’s Innings
Earlier, Delhi laid a strong foundation with the ball, highlighted by an impressive performance from Marizanne Kapp, who described the pitch as “not a nice wicket to bowl on.” Kapp excelled in the early overs, delivering 16 dot balls, conceding just eight runs in her four overs, and not allowing a single boundary. Her control, along with Nandani Sharma, left Mumbai struggling at 23/2 during the Power-play, with Sajana (9) and Hayley Matthews (12) dismissed early.
However, the Mumbai team stabilized their innings through familiar strengths. Nat Sciver-Brunt anchored the innings with an unbeaten 65 runs from 45 deliveries, while captain Harmanpreet Kaur contributed solidly with a score of 41.
At the first break, Mumbai stood at a precarious position of 47 for 2 after nine overs, with Sciver-Brunt on eight runs and Kaur on 18. Both players continued to build their partnership, adding 78 runs for the third wicket. They reached 100 runs after 13.6 overs, with Sciver-Brunt notching her 11th half-century in this league off just 34 balls.
Her half-century tied her with Meg Lanning for the record for most half-centuries scored in the multi-day competition. By the end of the innings, Harmanpreet Kaur had scored 41 before being dismissed by Sree Charani, while Sciver-Brunt remained not out, helping Mumbai finish at 154 runs for 5 wickets, with 42 runs scored in the last five overs, including a six off the final ball.
Delhi’s Bowling Highlights
In terms of bowling, Sree Charani stood out for Delhi, taking 3 wickets for 33 runs, including two wickets in the 18th over. Kapp supported her effort with 1 wicket for 8 runs, ensuring the Mumbai total was below expectations.
Delhi’s Response
Delhi’s innings began with a perfect start from their opening pair, Shafali Verma and Lizzy Lee, who quickly put pressure back on Mumbai Inddigihunt. Lee looked confident and fluent before falling to a tough umpiring decision. Shafali couldn’t translate her good start into a substantial score, and a surprising dismissal of Laura Wolvaardt added to the tension, recalling past missteps for Capitals fans.
Rodrigues then stepped up. Whether motivated by Amanjot Kaur’s unexpected throw or simply fueled by focus, the skipper delivered a captain’s innings marked by strategic placement and relentless energy between the wickets. She led the chase effectively, keeping Delhi in control and guiding her team to victory with calm confidence.
For Mumbai, WPL debutant Vaishnavi Sharma shone in the field, finishing with figures of 1 for 20. They may need to be cautious regarding Nicola Carey’s extended absence from the field during the chase as they move ahead.
Brief Scores:
Mumbai Inddigihunt Women: 154/5 in 20 overs (Nat Sciver-Brunt 65 not out, Harmanpreet Kaur 41; Shree Charani 3-33, Marizanne Kapp 1-8) lost to Delhi Capitals: 155/3 in 19 overs (Jemimah Rodrigues 51, Lizelle Lee 46; Vaishnavi Sharma 1-20, Amanjot Kaur 1-21) by seven wickets.