WPL 2026 MI vs DC: Jemimah, Kapp Seal Calm Chase as Capitals Win
The WPL 2026 MI vs DC clash in Match 13 lived up to expectations as Delhi Capitals Women held their nerve to chase down 155 against Mumbai Indians Women in Baroda. After Nat Sciver-Brunt’s measured half-century powered MI to a competitive total, DC responded with a confident batting display under lights. A solid opening stand, followed by a calm fifty from skipper Jemimah Rodrigues and a decisive finish from Marizanne Kapp, ensured a controlled chase and a crucial win for the Capitals.
Match Summary
Mumbai Indians Women vs Delhi Capitals Women – Match 13
Women’s Premier League 2026 • Vadodara
Put in to bat after losing the toss, Mumbai Indians Women recovered from a poor powerplay to post 154 for 5, thanks largely to Nat Sciver-Brunt’s composed 65 and a fluent 41 from Harmanpreet Kaur. Delhi Capitals’ bowlers, led by Marizanne Kapp and Shree Charani, kept things tight at the death. In reply, DC laid a strong foundation through Shafali Verma and Lizelle Lee before navigating a brief middle-overs slowdown. Jemimah Rodrigues anchored the chase brilliantly, and Kapp’s late six sealed the result with an over to spare.
Playing XI
Mumbai Indians Women
Hayley Matthews, Sajeevan Sajana, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Rahila Firdous (wk), Nicola Carey, Amanjot Kaur, Poonam Khemnar, Sanskriti Gupta, Shabnim Ismail, Vaishnavi Sharma
Delhi Capitals Women
Shafali Verma, Lizelle Lee (wk), Laura Wolvaardt, Jemimah Rodrigues (c), Marizanne Kapp, Deeya Yadav, Niki Prasad, Sneh Rana, Lucy Hamilton, Shree Charani, Nandni Sharma
Innings Breakdown
MI Build Late Momentum After Powerplay Struggles – 154/5
Mumbai’s innings began cautiously on a dry black-soil surface, with Marizanne Kapp’s disciplined new-ball spell restricting them to 23/2 in the powerplay, their lowest of the season. The momentum shifted when Harmanpreet Kaur and Nat Sciver-Brunt stitched together a fluent partnership, punishing anything loose through the leg side. Harmanpreet’s 41 off 33 balls set the tone before falling just as she looked set to explode. Sciver-Brunt carried the innings superbly, striking 65 off 45 balls, while a late six from Sanskriti Gupta ensured MI crossed the 150 mark despite tight death overs from DC.
Jemimah's Calm Hand Guides DC Home – 155/3
Delhi Capitals’ chase started on the front foot as Shafali Verma and Lizelle Lee attacked the powerplay, racing to 61 without loss in six overs. MI clawed back through Vaishnavi Sharma and Amanjot Kaur, with Lee’s controversial stumping briefly slowing DC’s progress. However, Jemimah Rodrigues kept her composure, rotating strike smartly and finding boundaries when needed. With the required rate under control, Marizanne Kapp joined her late and finished the contest emphatically, launching a six to complete the chase with an over to spare.
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Top Performers
Jemimah Rodrigues – 51 (37 balls) - Player of the Match - Leads from the Front
Delhi Capitals skipper Jemimah Rodrigues produced a captain’s knock under pressure. With wickets falling at the other end, she kept the chase steady, trusting her running between the wickets and shot selection. Jemimah’s ability to manipulate the field on a slow surface proved crucial, particularly during the middle overs when MI threatened to pull things back. Her well-timed half-century ensured DC never lost control of the chase and set the platform for a stress-free finish.
Nat Sciver-Brunt – 65 (45 balls) Holds MI Together
Nat Sciver-Brunt once again underlined her importance to Mumbai Indians with a mature, innings-defining knock. Walking in during a tricky phase, she absorbed pressure early before shifting gears through calculated boundary options. Her placement against spin and ability to exploit short leg-side boundaries stood out on a low-bounce surface. Sciver-Brunt paced her innings perfectly, ensuring MI had something to defend despite early setbacks. Without her calm presence and ability to bat deep, Mumbai would have struggled to reach a competitive total.
Marizanne Kapp – Impact with Ball and Bat
Marizanne Kapp delivered a complete all-round performance in WPL 2026 MI vs DC. With the ball, she was exceptional upfront, conceding just eight runs in her opening four overs and removing Hayley Matthews. Later, under pressure during the chase, Kapp showed her composure with the bat. Walking in at a crucial moment, she struck the winning six to seal the match, underlining why she remains one of the most reliable match-winners in the tournament.
What This Result Means
This win gives Delhi Capitals Women a significant boost in a tightly contested WPL 2026 points table. Chasing confidently under lights reinforces their growing reputation as one of the most balanced sides in the tournament. The consistency of their top order and the leadership shown by Jemimah Rodrigues will be particularly encouraging as the league stage intensifies. For Mumbai Indians Women, the defeat highlights ongoing concerns around powerplay execution with both bat and ball. Despite strong middle-order performances, MI will need sharper starts and cleaner fielding if they are to stay in contention for the playoffs in the coming matches.
WPL 2026 Points Table
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