The Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 final witnessed a thrilling contest between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai on March 15, 2025. In a closely fought match, Mumbai Indians emerged victorious by 8 runs, clinching their second WPL title.
Match Overview:
Date: March 15, 2025
Venue: Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai
Toss: Delhi Capitals won the toss and elected to field first.
Mumbai Indians Innings:
Mumbai Indians, batting first, posted a total of 149/7 in their allotted 20 overs. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur played a pivotal role, scoring a scintillating 66 runs off 44 balls, which included several boundaries. Her innings provided the backbone for MI's total.
Other notable contributions:
Nat Sciver-Brunt: 30 runs off 28 balls
Amelia Kerr: 14 runs off 8 balls
Delhi Capitals' bowlers had mixed fortunes:
Marizanne Kapp: 4 overs, 11 runs, 2 wickets
Jess Jonassen: 3 overs, 26 runs, 2 wickets
Delhi Capitals Innings:
Chasing a target of 150, Delhi Capitals managed to score 141/9 in their 20 overs. Marizanne Kapp was the standout performer for DC, scoring a quickfire 40 runs off 26 balls. Jemimah Rodrigues also contributed with 30 runs off 21 balls.
Mumbai Indians' bowlers rose to the occasion:
Nat Sciver-Brunt: 4 overs, 30 runs, 3 wickets
Amelia Kerr: 4 overs, 25 runs, 2 wickets
Key Moments:
Harmanpreet Kaur's Captaincy: Her aggressive batting set the tone for MI's innings.
Marizanne Kapp's All-round Performance: She was instrumental with both bat and ball for DC.
Nat Sciver-Brunt's Bowling: Her crucial wickets at vital junctures tilted the match in MI's favor.
Post-Match Reactions:
Harmanpreet Kaur expressed immense pride in her team's performance, highlighting their resilience and determination throughout the tournament. On the other hand, DC's captain acknowledged the efforts of her players and vowed to come back stronger next season.
Conclusion:
The WPL 2025 final showcased the growing stature and competitiveness of women's cricket in India. Both teams displayed exceptional skills and sportsmanship, making it a memorable finale. Mumbai Indians' consistent performance throughout the tournament and their ability to handle pressure situations were key factors in their title triumph.
हिंदी में सारांश:
महिला प्रीमियर लीग (WPL) 2025 के फाइनल में मुंबई इंडियंस (MI) ने दिल्ली कैपिटल्स (DC) को 8 रनों से हराकर अपना दूसरा खिताब जीता। मुंबई के ब्रेबोर्न स्टेडियम में 15 मार्च 2025 को खेले गए इस मुकाबले में MI ने पहले बल्लेबाजी करते हुए 20 ओवर में 7 विकेट पर 149 रन बनाए। कप्तान हरमनप्रीत कौर ने 44 गेंदों में 66 रनों की शानदार पारी खेली। जवाब में, दिल्ली कैपिटल्स 20 ओवर में 9 विकेट पर 141 रन ही बना सकी। MI की ओर से नैट स्किवर-ब्रंट ने 3 विकेट लिए।
मुख्य बिंदु:
तारीख: 15 मार्च 2025
स्थान: ब्रेबोर्न स्टेडियम, मुंबई
टॉस: दिल्ली कैपिटल्स ने टॉस जीतकर पहले गेंदबाजी करने का निर्णय लिया।
मुंबई इंडियंस की पारी:
हरमनप्रीत कौर: 66 रन (44 गेंद)
नैट स्किवर-ब्रंट: 30 रन (28 गेंद)
दिल्ली कैपिटल्स की पारी:
मरिज़ान कैप: 40 रन (26 गेंद)
जेमिमा रोड्रिग्स: 30 रन (21 गेंद)
इस जीत के साथ, मुंबई इंडियंस ने WPL में अपनी श्रेष्ठता साबित की और महिला क्रिकेट के बढ़ते स्तर को प्र
दर्शित किया।
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