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An impressive overall performance led by Nat Sciver-Brunt and captain Harmanpreet Kaur helped Mumbai Indians (MI) achieve a comprehensive 50-run win over Delhi Capitals (DC) in the third match of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai.
Mumbai Indians recover from first blow and finish in 195/4
Mumbai Indians Women were rocked early on when Amelia Kerr fell for a first-ball duck, but the setback barely dampened their momentum. Wicketkeeper G Kamalini steadied the innings with a cautious 16, laying the foundation for a match-defining partnership.
Nat Sciver-Brunt then took charge, combining elegance and authority in a superb 70 from 46 balls. His innings, decorated with 13 boundaries, kept the scoreboard going even as Delhi Capitals tried to regain control. At the other end, Harmanpreet Kaur produced a captain’s knock, remaining unbeaten on 74 from 42 deliveries. The Mumbai skipper mixed timing and power, hitting eight fours and three sixes to pace decisively in the final overs.
Late appearances from Nicola Carey and Sajeevan Sajana saw Mumbai Indians finish strongly, scoring 78 runs in the last six overs. Despite Nandani Sharma’s good moments, Delhi Capitals’ bowlers struggled to contain Mumbai’s experienced middle-order, conceding runs at a brisk pace throughout the innings.
Delhi Capitals struggle in the race
In pursuit of 196Delhi Capitals started cautiously but soon found themselves under pressure due to regular wickets. Lizelle Lee provided an early spark before falling to Sciver-Brunt, while Shafali Verma and Laura Wolvaardt were dismissed in quick succession, leaving the Capitals reeling in the power play.
Captain Jemimah Rodrigues was unable to steady the innings, departing cheaply as Mumbai’s disciplined bowling tightened its grip. A brief counter-attack came from Chinelle Henry, who played a solitary hand of 56 from 33 balls, hitting five fours and three sixes to keep Delhi Capitals Women in the hunt.
However, the required fare continued to climb as wickets fell at the other end. Middle-order contributions from Niki Prasad and Sneh Rana failed to maintain the momentum, and the Capitals eventually folded at 145, well short of the target.
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The Mumbai Indians bowling attack delivered a neat and controlled performance. Carey and Kerr claimed three wickets each, exploiting the pressure created by the early breakthroughs. Shabnim Ismail set the tone with a miserly opening spell, while Sciver-Brunt capped a memorable evening by picking up two key wickets.
Accurate fielding and consistent bowling ensured that Delhi Capitals never built a lasting partnership, underlining MI’s dominance in all departments.
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