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Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians will come up against each other in WPL Final. [Source - WPL/x.com]
On Saturday, Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians will come up against each other in the Final of the Women’s Premier League (WPL). The much awaited encounter will take place at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai.
This is the third consecutive Final for Delhi Capitals and a second one against the Mumbai franchise. The Meg Lanning-led side finished the league stage at the top of the table and will be eager to clinch the title this time after falling short twice in the last two years.
On the other hand, Mumbai Indians defeated Gujarat Giants in the Eliminator to qualify for their second Final. The inaugural champions will be aiming to reclaim the trophy which they won for the first time in 2023 and continue their dominance in this prestigious competition.
DC vs MI: Historical Overview in WPL
Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians have played against each other in a total of 7 WPL matches till date where Delhi has four victories, while MI emerged victorious three times, including one in the 2023 Final.
Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians Playing XIs In Last Match
Delhi Capitals’ playing XI in last match
Shafali Verma, Meg Lanning (C), Jemimah Rodrigues, Marizanne Kapp, Annabel Sutherland, Jess Jonassen, Sarah Bryce (WK), Niki Prasad, Shikha Pandey, Minnu Mani and Titas Sadhu.
Mumbai Indians’ playing XI in last match
Hayley Matthews, Yastika Bhatia (WK), Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Amelia Kerr, Amanjot Kaur, Sajeevan Sajana, G Kamalini, Sanskriti Gupta, Shabnim Ismail and Saika Ishaque.
Top Run-Scorers in DC Vs MI Previous Match
Meg Lanning - 60 runs
Meg Lanning was at her absolute best when these two sides met each other last time in this tournament. The Delhi Capitals' skipper scored an unbeaten 60 off 49 while chasing and took her side over the line without breaking any sweat.
Shafali Verma - 43 runs
Shafali Verma was one of the reasons behind MI’s humiliation in the last encounter between these two heavyweights. The right-handed opener was at her explosive best as she gave a terrific start to DC’s chase, scoring 43 off 28 balls.
Harmanpreet Kaur - 22 runs
Harmanpreet Kaur was the third highest runscorer in this match and the only MI batter who got a start but again failed to capitalize on it. The ace batter scored a quick 22 off 16 in what was an underwhelming batting performance from MI against DC last time.
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Top Wicket-Takers In DC Vs MI Previous Match
Jess Jonassen - 3 wickets
Jess Jonassen was the pick of the bowlers for the Delhi Capitals in her last meeting against MI. The left-arm spinner bowled a superb spell and took 3 crucial wickets for just 25 in her 5 which also included the wicket of inform Nat Sciver-Brunt and Harmanpreet Kaur.
Minnu Mani - 3 wickets
Minnu Mani was another bowler who took 3 wickets for DC in this match. The offie came to the attack in the later half of innings and ensured MI never find any momentum to finish their innings on a positive note.
Shikha Pandey - 1 wicket
Shikha Pandey has been one of the key match-winner for Delhi Capitals this season. The veteran pacer bowled a terrific spell, scalping one wicket and giving away just 16 runs in her four overs.
DC Vs MI Key Stats
Delhi Capitals’ Key Records
- Meg Lanning loves batting against Mumbai Indians in WPL - 269 runs, 53.80 average, 120.63 strike-rate.
- Shafali Verma has been a force inside the powerplay this season - 177 runs, 2 dismissals, 88.50 average and 151.28 strike-rate.
- Jemimah Rodriguez against MI in WPL - 161 runs at a strike-rate of 176.92.
- Jess Jonassen takes a wicket against MI in WPL every 12.67 balls - 9 wickets in 5 matches at an average of 13.78.
- Delhi Capitals has been the most successful batting side inside the powerplay this season - 5 dismissals in 8 innings, 75.40 average and 130.90 strike-rate.
- Shikha Pandey has the highest number of wickets inside the powerplay this season - 7 wickets, 15.43 average and 16.29 strike-rate.
Mumbai Indians’ Key Records
- Harmanpreet Kaur continues to be a threat to the opposition in WPL matches at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai - 6 innings, 251 runs, 50.20 average, 152.12 and 3 50s.
- Nat Sciver-Brunt has a terrific record against Delhi Capitals in WPL - 205 runs, 51.25 average and 116.48 strike-rate. And also averaging 95 with 380 runs at the Brabourne Stadium.
- Hayley Matthews has been the star with the ball for MI as she is currently the highest wicket taker in the league this season - 17 wickets at an average of 15.88.
- Matthews also has a mind-blowing record in WPL matches at the Brabourne Stadium - 17 wickets, 10.94 average and 9.47 strike-rate.
- Shabnim Ismail vs Shafali Verma in WPL - 32 runs conceded, 2 wickets.
Records Which Could Be Broken In DC vs MI.
- Nat Sciver-Brunt is just 3 runs away from becoming the first player to reach 1000 runs in WPL history.
- Meg Lanning is also just 61 runs away from reaching 1000 runs in WPL.
Conclusion
With two of the most consistent side coming up against each other in WPL summit clash, it is going to be one spectacular Saturday evening in Navi Mumbai.
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