WPL 2024 MUM-W vs DEL-W: 1st Match Top Captain, Vice-captain Picks & Player Stats
Marizanne Kapp will be an important pick as the c/vc for the match (Source: x.com)
The second edition of the Women's Premier League (WPL) will start on 23rd February 2024. Mumbai Indians women (MUM-W) will be against the Delhi Capitals women (DEL-W) in the first game of the tournament. The match will be played at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru & the match timing is 7:30 PM IST.
Mumbai Indians won the title in the inaugural by defeating the Delhi Capitals women. They'll look to start off the season with a win, meanwhile, Delhi Capitals women will be eager to settle the score in this game.
MUM-W vs DEL-W Important Players
- Hayley Matthews
- Natalie Sciver-Brunt
- Amelia Kerr
- Marizanne Kapp
- Alice Capsey
- Meg Lanning
MUM-W vs DEL-W Toss Factor
The pitch at the Chinnawasmy Stadium in arguably the best one for batting in the country. It might hold a bit for the spinners in the first innings but it will get better for batting as the game progresses. Teams may prefer chasing if they win the toss.
Scenario: If Mumbai Indians Women win the toss
Mumbai Indians women are expected to field first if they win the toss. They have many quality all-rounders who will be important irrespective of the toss. The likes of Hayley Matthews, Natalie Sciver Brunt and Amelia Kerr will be the key players for them with both bat & ball.
Marizanne Kapp, Meg Lanning and Alice Capsey will be must picks as well. Jemimah Rodrigues' value will increase if Delhi bats first.
Scenario: If Delhi Capitals Women win the toss
Marizanne Kapp will be a top pick alongside Alice Capsey as both will bowl in the death overs and will contribute with the bat as well. Meg Lanning will be the key batter alongside Shafali Verma while chasing. Annabel Sutherland will be a top pick for Delhi and don't forget to pick her.
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MUM-W vs DEL-W: Top Captain & Vice-Captain Picks
Scenario: If Mumbai Indians Women Bat First
Hayley Matthews - Hayley Matthews lit up the inaugural edition with her all-rounder performance. She was scoring runs and picking up wickets for fun. She'll bowl the key overs and will open the innings for her team. Matthews will be the most popular captain pick for this game.
Marizanne Kapp - Marizanne Kapp will bowl in the death overs and with the new ball and she's a capable batter too, Kapp has been in good form recently and can be an excellent C/VC option.
Amelia Kerr - Amelia Kerr is expected to bat at number 4 and she will bowl her full quota. She is capable of winning matches on her own and will be a top C/VC pick if Mumbai bats first.
Annabel Sutherland - Annabel Sutherland will bowl in the death overs for Delhi and she will be a key player with the bat. She's a top class all-rounder who will fetch points from both batting and bowling.
Scenario: If Delhi Capitals Women Bat First
Natalie Sciver-Brunt can be impactful with both the bat and the ball (Source: x.com)
Natalie Sciver-Brunt - Natalie Sciver Brunt is expected to bowl in the death overs and bat at number 4. She can pick up 2-3 wickets and score 25-30 runs which makes her a top C/VC option for this match.
Hayley Matthews - Hayley Matthews may bowl an over or two towards the end of the innings and she will open the batting for Mumbai. Matthews will be the best C/VC option irrespective of the toss.
MUM-W vs DEL-W: High Risk, High Reward
Titas Sadhu could be a highly rewarding choice for the game (Source: x.com)
Titas Sadhu (DEL-W): Titas Sadhu will be an excellent high risk, high reward pick. She will bowl her full quota and will be an important bowler for her side. Sadhu can pick up a few wickets and help you win one-sided in fantasy cricket.
Shikha Pandey (DEL-W): Shikha Pandey did well in the first season for the Delhi Capitals women. She can swing the new ball and will bowl in the death overs too. Pandey can also swing the bat.
MUM-W vs DEL-W: Stay Aways
Taniya Bhatia (DEL-W) - Taniya Bhatia bats very slow and she'll bat down the order which affects her fantasy value drastically. She may fetch points from wicket-keeping but that's not enough to make her a good fantasy pick. Avoid her from your fantasy teams.
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