Navi Mumbai: Mumbai Indians Women delivered a powerful all-round performance in the Women’s Premier League 2026, registering a convincing 50-run victory over Delhi Capitals Women. Led by inspirational knocks from Harmanpreet Kaur and Nat Sciver-Brunt, MI dominated the contest from start to finish to get their campaign back on track.
Captain Leads from the Front
Batting first, Mumbai Indians posted an imposing 195 for 4 in their allotted 20 overs. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur anchored the innings with an unbeaten 74 off 42 balls, showcasing her trademark confidence and timing. She found strong support in Nat Sciver-Brunt, who played a fluent knock of 70 runs, keeping the pressure firmly on the Delhi bowlers.
The pair stitched together a decisive partnership during the middle overs, ensuring MI maintained a strong scoring rate while avoiding unnecessary risks.
Delhi Capitals Struggle in the Chase
Chasing a stiff target, Delhi Capitals never truly settled. Wickets fell at regular intervals, preventing the side from building any meaningful partnerships. Chinelle Henry provided some resistance with a fighting 56, but the lack of support from the other batters proved costly.
Delhi Capitals were eventually bowled out for 149, falling well short of the required total.
MI Bowlers Seal the Deal
Mumbai’s bowlers backed up the batting effort with disciplined bowling. Amelia Kerr and Nicola Carey were the standout performers, picking up three wickets each and applying constant pressure throughout the innings. Their tight spells ensured Delhi never threatened to mount a comeback.
Match at a Glance
- Mumbai Indians Women: 195/4
(Harmanpreet Kaur 74*, Nat Sciver-Brunt 70) - Delhi Capitals Women: 149 all out
(Chinelle Henry 56) - Result: Mumbai Indians won by 50 runs
This emphatic win underlined Mumbai Indians’ depth, leadership, and ability to bounce back strongly in the tournament.
FAQs
Who was the Player of the Match?
Harmanpreet Kaur was the standout performer with an unbeaten 74, leading MI to a dominant win.
How did Nat Sciver-Brunt contribute?
Sciver-Brunt scored a composed 70, forming a match-winning partnership with the MI captain.
What went wrong for Delhi Capitals?
Delhi struggled to build partnerships during the chase and lost wickets regularly despite a fighting half-century from Chinelle Henry.
Which bowlers impressed for Mumbai Indians?
Amelia Kerr and Nicola Carey played key roles, picking up three wickets each.
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