WPL: Delhi Capitals edge previous Mumbai Indians in thrilling two-wicket win | Cricket Information – The Instances of India

NEW DELHI: Delhi Capitals clinched an exciting two-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians of their Ladies’s Premier League match, chasing down a goal of 165 on the ultimate ball of the innings on the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara.
After dropping the toss and being put in to bat, Mumbai Indians received off to a rocky begin. Shikha Pandey struck early, dismissing each Yastika Bhatia (11) and Hayley Matthews (0) throughout the powerplay. Regardless of the shaky begin, Nat Sciver-Brunt anchored the innings with a sensational unbeaten 80 off 59 balls, smashing 13 boundaries and one six at a strike charge of 135.59.

Harmanpreet Kaur performed a helpful cameo of 42 off 24 balls, including essential runs within the center overs.
Nevertheless, Mumbai Indians saved dropping wickets at common intervals, with Amelia Kerr (9), Sajeevan Sajana (1), and Amanjot Kaur (7) failing to supply substantial help.

Annabel Sutherland (3/34) and Shikha Pandey (2/14) led the bowling assault for Delhi Capitals, whereas Minnu Mani and Alice Capsey chipped in with a wicket every.
Mumbai Indians have been bowled out for 164 in 19.1 overs.
Chasing 165, Delhi Capitals began aggressively with Shafali Verma (43 off 18) smashing seven fours and two sixes in a blistering knock.
Nevertheless, her dismissal triggered a mini-collapse, as Meg Lanning (15), Jemimah Rodrigues (2), and Annabel Sutherland (13) fell in fast succession, leaving Delhi Capitals at 76/4 in 8.5 overs.

Alice Capsey (16) and Niki Prasad (35) steadied the innings, however Mumbai Indians continued to battle again.
Mumbai’s bowlers put up a robust battle, with Amelia Kerr (2/21) and Hayley Matthews (2/32) main the cost. Nat Sciver-Brunt and Sajeevan Sajana picked up a wicket every, however their efforts weren’t sufficient to forestall Delhi’s victory.
With this win, Delhi Capitals Ladies not solely bagged essential factors but additionally showcased their resilience in stress conditions, holding their marketing campaign on monitor within the event.