MI beat DC a day after losing to RCB in WPL 2026
The Mumbai Indians (MI) women’s team bounced back from their disappointing loss to the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on Friday, defeating the Jemimah Rodrigues-led Delhi Capitals (DC) by 50 runs in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 on Saturday. The win was a testament to the team’s resilience and determination, as they looked to put the previous day’s loss behind them and focus on getting back to winning ways.
MI, led by captain Harmanpreet Kaur, won the toss and elected to bat first, posting an impressive total of 195-4 in their 20 overs. The team’s batting lineup was led by Kaur and Nat Sciver-Brunt, who smashed 74*(42) and 70(46), respectively. The two batswomen formed a crucial partnership, taking the game away from DC with their brilliant strokeplay and running between the wickets.
Kaur, in particular, was in exceptional form, hitting seven fours and three sixes in her unbeaten 74. Her knock was a masterclass in power-hitting, as she took on the DC bowlers with ease, smashing them to all parts of the ground. Sciver-Brunt, on the other hand, played a more measured innings, rotating the strike and finding the boundaries when needed.
The two batswomen’s partnership was the highlight of MI’s innings, as they added 114 runs for the third wicket, taking the team’s total from 43-2 to 157-3. The partnership was eventually broken when Sciver-Brunt was dismissed by DC’s Tara Norris, but Kaur continued to bat on, taking MI to a competitive total.
In reply, DC got off to a poor start, losing their opening batswomen, Jemimah Rodrigues and Shafali Verma, early in the innings. The team’s middle order, led by captain Meg Lanning, tried to rebuild the innings, but the loss of early wickets proved to be too much to overcome.
MI’s bowlers, led by Nicola Carey and Amelia Kerr, bowled exceptionally well, taking three wickets each to restrict DC to 145. The two bowlers were the pick of the MI attack, bowling with precision and variation to keep the DC batswomen under pressure.
Carey, in particular, was impressive, taking 3-24 in her four overs, including the crucial wicket of Lanning. Kerr, on the other hand, took 3-26, including the wickets of DC’s middle-order batswomen, Alice Capsey and Laura Harris.
The win was a much-needed one for MI, who had lost to RCB on Friday. The team will look to build on this momentum, as they take on the other teams in the WPL 2026. For DC, the loss was a setback, but they will look to regroup and come back stronger in their next match.
The WPL 2026 has been an exciting tournament so far, with all teams showing their skills and competitiveness. The tournament has provided a platform for women’s cricket to shine, and the players have not disappointed, with some exceptional performances on display.
As the tournament progresses, fans can expect more exciting matches and thrilling finishes. The WPL 2026 has already shown that it is a tournament to watch, with some of the best women’s cricketers in the world taking part.
In conclusion, MI’s win over DC was a testament to the team’s resilience and determination. The team’s batting lineup, led by Kaur and Sciver-Brunt, was exceptional, while the bowlers, led by Carey and Kerr, bowled with precision and variation to restrict DC to 145.
The WPL 2026 is shaping up to be an exciting tournament, with all teams showing their skills and competitiveness. Fans can expect more thrilling matches and exceptional performances from the players, as the tournament progresses.
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