MI beat DC a day after losing to RCB in WPL 2026
The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 has been off to a thrilling start, with teams battling it out for the top spot. In a recent match, Mumbai Indians (MI) made a stunning comeback, defeating Delhi Capitals (DC) by 50 runs, just a day after losing to Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). The match was a testament to the team’s resilience and determination to bounce back from a tough loss.
On Saturday, MI took on DC at the WPL 2026, with the former looking to make a statement after their loss to RCB. The team was led by captain Harmanpreet Kaur, who has been in exceptional form this season. The match began with MI winning the toss and choosing to bat first. The decision proved to be a good one, as the team’s batswomen got off to a solid start.
The MI innings was marked by some outstanding batting performances, with captain Harmanpreet Kaur and Nat Sciver-Brunt being the standout players. Kaur, who has been in phenomenal form this season, smashed an unbeaten 74 off 42 balls, including 7 fours and 3 sixes. Her innings was a masterclass in power-hitting, as she took the DC bowlers to task with her aggressive strokeplay.
Sciver-Brunt, on the other hand, played a more measured innings, scoring 70 off 46 balls. Her knock included 8 fours and 1 six, and she played the perfect foil to Kaur’s aggression. The two batswomen put on a partnership of 114 runs, which laid the foundation for MI’s total.
MI eventually posted 195-4 in their 20 overs, a total that looked challenging for DC to chase. The team’s bowlers, however, were confident of defending the total, and they got off to a great start.
The DC innings was marked by some early setbacks, as the team lost their top order batswomen cheaply. The team’s captain, Jemimah Rodrigues, tried to stem the tide, but she found it tough to get going against the MI bowlers. The DC middle order, which has been a cause for concern this season, failed to deliver once again, as the team struggled to keep up with the required run rate.
The MI bowlers, on the other hand, were on fire, with Nicola Carey and Amelia Kerr taking three wickets each. Carey, who has been one of the standout bowlers this season, picked up 3-25 in her 4 overs, while Kerr took 3-30 in her 4 overs. The two bowlers wreaked havoc on the DC batting lineup, as the team was bowled out for 145 in 18.1 overs.
The win was a much-needed one for MI, who had lost to RCB just a day earlier. The team’s captain, Harmanpreet Kaur, was thrilled with the performance, saying that it was a great comeback by her team. “We were disappointed with the loss to RCB, but we knew we had the talent and the depth to bounce back,” she said. “The girls played some outstanding cricket today, and I’m proud of each and every one of them.”
The loss, on the other hand, was a setback for DC, who had been looking to build on their momentum. The team’s captain, Jemimah Rodrigues, said that her team had not played to their potential, and that they needed to work on their batting and bowling. “We didn’t play well today, and we need to go back to the drawing board and work on our game,” she said. “We have the talent, but we need to execute our plans better on the field.”
The match was a thrilling one, with both teams giving it their all. In the end, MI’s superior batting and bowling proved to be the difference between the two teams. The win takes MI to the top of the table, while DC slips to third place.
As the WPL 2026 continues to unfold, fans can expect more thrilling matches like this one. The league has been a resounding success so far, with teams competing fiercely for the top spot. With some of the best players in the world taking part, the WPL 2026 is a must-watch for cricket fans.
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