After leading her team, Delhi Capitals, to their second victory of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 with a commanding half-century, captain Jemimah Rodrigues praised Marizanne Kapp’s outstanding Power-play spell that set the tone for their win over Mumbai Inddigihunt.
Kapp’s Exceptional Start
Delhi built a strong foundation with the ball, highlighted by an impressive performance from Marizanne Kapp. Kapp was exceptional at the start, bowling 16 dot balls and conceding just eight runs in her four overs, without allowing a single boundary. Her control, alongside Nandani Sharma, left Mumbai struggling at 23/2 during the Powerplay, with Sajana (9) and Hayley Matthews (12) dismissed early.
“Today was a very important game for us. I want to share this award with Kappy (Marizanne Kapp). I even asked if I could do that. The way she bowled in the Power-play got us into the game. It was one of the best spells she ever bowled. She is a legend of the game, but she still wants to become better,” said Rodrigues after the match.
Delhi’s Bowling Highlights
N. Sree Charani stood out on the bowling front for Delhi, taking three wickets for 33 runs, including two crucial wickets in the 18th over, restricting the Mumbai team to a total of 154/5. Kapp contributed further with a 1-wicket for 8 runs performance, ensuring the Mumbai total remained below expectations.
Key Performance from Rodrigues
After a strong start to the chase from Lizelle Lee and Shafali Verma, Rodrigues’ 51 off 37 deliveries was key to Delhi’s victory. She partnered with Kapp to add a quick 31 runs off just 17 balls, with most runs coming in doubles. She noted that sharp running between the wickets and giving herself time initially were essential in building the innings on a challenging surface.
“Even when she came in, I thought what set our partnership was the running between the wickets. I think I have had a few conversations with a few people I trust. They have all told me to take some time initially. I have played a lot on pitches like this. So it is about getting through the first 10 balls. So I know if I do that, batting becomes easy,” she explained.
Mumbai’s Resilience
Earlier in the match, after suffering early jolts, the Mumbai Inddigihunt managed to create stability through their known strengths. Nat Sciver-Brunt showcased her reliability by being a pivotal part of the Mumbai innings with an unbeaten 65 runs off 45 deliveries, while captain Harmanpreet Kaur delivered a solid performance with a score of 41. Their partnership yielded 78 runs, which was crucial for Mumbai’s respectable total.
Rodrigues felt that anything under 160 was chaseable, provided partnerships were built, adding that she drew lessons from Sciver-Brunt and Kaur’s batting approach.
“We knew that anything under 160 was a fighting score. But we would need partnerships. I learnt a little bit from Nat (Sciver-Brunt) and Harmanpreet Kaur too, from the way they played tonight,” she concluded.