MI beat DC a day after losing to RCB in WPL 2026

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MI beat DC a day after losing to RCB in WPL 2026

The Mumbai Indians Women’s team bounced back from their disappointing loss to the Royal Challengers Bangalore Women on Friday, defeating the Jemimah Rodrigues-led Delhi Capitals Women by 50 runs in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 on Saturday. The match, which was the third of the tournament, saw MI post an impressive total of 195-4 in their 20 overs, with captain Harmanpreet Kaur and Nat Sciver-Brunt leading the charge.

Kaur, who has been in exceptional form in recent times, smashed an unbeaten 74 off just 42 deliveries, including 7 fours and 3 sixes. Her knock was a masterclass in power-hitting, as she took the DC bowlers to the cleaners in the latter stages of the innings. Sciver-Brunt, on the other hand, played a more measured innings, scoring 70 off 46 balls, with 8 fours and 1 six.

The two batters added 114 runs for the third wicket, laying the foundation for MI’s imposing total. The partnership was a testament to the strength of MI’s batting lineup, which has been one of the most impressive aspects of their game in the WPL so far.

In reply, DC got off to a shaky start, losing their first wicket in the very first over. However, they managed to steady the ship, with Rodrigues and Alice Capsey putting on a 44-run partnership for the second wicket. But just when it seemed like DC were getting back into the game, MI’s bowlers struck, picking up wickets at regular intervals to restrict the opposition’s scoring.

Nicola Carey and Amelia Kerr were the pick of the bowlers for MI, taking three wickets each. Carey, who has been one of the most impressive bowlers in the WPL so far, finished with figures of 3-24, while Kerr ended up with 3-26. The two bowlers were instrumental in restricting DC’s scoring, and their efforts ultimately proved to be the difference between the two teams.

DC were eventually bowled out for 145, falling short of the target by 50 runs. The loss was a setback for the team, which had been expected to give MI a tough challenge. However, despite the defeat, DC will take heart from the fact that they were able to compete with one of the strongest teams in the tournament.

For MI, the win was a much-needed boost, coming as it did after their disappointing loss to RCB on Friday. The team will be looking to build on this momentum, as they take on the other teams in the tournament. With Kaur and Sciver-Brunt in such good form, MI will be a force to be reckoned with, and they will be one of the teams to watch out for in the WPL 2026.

The WPL 2026 has been an exciting tournament so far, with some of the biggest names in women’s cricket taking part. The tournament has seen some thrilling matches, with teams competing fiercely for a spot in the playoffs. As the tournament progresses, fans can expect even more exciting cricket, with the best teams and players in the world taking part.

In the end, MI’s win over DC was a testament to the team’s strength and resilience. Despite losing to RCB on Friday, the team was able to bounce back and defeat a strong DC team on Saturday. The win will give MI a lot of confidence, and they will be looking to build on this momentum as they take on the other teams in the tournament.

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