Mumbai Indians become 1st team to win 2 WPL titles, Delhi Capitals lose 3rd final in a row
The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 final witnessed a thrilling encounter between the Mumbai Indians (MI) and Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai. In the end, it was MI who emerged victorious, defeating DC by eight runs to clinch their second WPL title. This achievement makes them the first team to win more than one WPL title, underlining their dominance in the tournament.
MI’s batting struggled early on, with the team losing three wickets for just 40 runs. However, captain Harmanpreet Kaur and Natalie Sciver’s 44-run partnership helped stabilize the innings. Although Sciver fell for 24, Kaur continued to hold fort, scoring 31 off 33 balls. The team eventually managed to post a respectable total of 149/7 in their 20 overs.
DC’s chase got off to a poor start, with opener Shafali Verma departing for a duck. Although captain Meg Lanning and Alice Capsey shared a 44-run partnership, DC’s run rate was not enough to keep up with the required pace. Lanning scored 34 off 37 balls, while Capsey contributed 23 off 22 balls. However, the rest of the DC batting line-up failed to contribute significantly, and the team was eventually restricted to 141/9 in their 20 overs.
MI’s bowling effort was led by Saika Ishaque, who picked up three wickets for 23 runs in her four overs. Hayley Matthews and Amy Satterthwaite also chipped in with two wickets each, as DC’s batting line-up struggled to cope with the MI bowling attack.
DC’s loss is their third consecutive WPL final defeat, which will undoubtedly be a cause for concern for the team. Their inability to win a WPL title will also raise questions about their team dynamics and strategy. On the other hand, MI’s victory will be a huge boost to their confidence, and they will look to build on this success in the future.
The WPL 2025 final was a thrilling encounter that showcased the skills and talents of the world’s top women cricketers. Both teams gave their all, but in the end, MI’s superior bowling performance and clinical fielding effort helped them secure the title. As the curtain closes on the WPL 2025, fans will eagerly await the next edition of the tournament, hoping to see more exciting matches and thrilling finishes.
