The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 is poised to commence with great anticipation as the Mumbai Indians Women (MUM-W) face off against the Delhi Capitals Women (DEL-W) in Match 2 on February 15 at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara. Each team aims to establish an early advantage and signal their intentions for the remainder of the season.
Mumbai Indians Women
1. Under the reliable leadership of Harmanpreet Kaur, the Mumbai Indians Women demonstrated remarkable performance last season, securing the second position in the league stage with five victories out of eight matches. The MUM-W team possesses a strong roster capable of competing effectively against any opponent.
Under Kaur’s leadership, the team boasts prominent players such as Amelia Kerr, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Hayley Matthews, and Shabnim Ismail, all of whom possess the ability to dramatically alter the course of a match. Additionally, the emerging Indian talents—Yastika Bhatia, Amanjot Kaur, and the latest addition, G Kamalini—are poised to leave their mark.
Mumbai’s bowling lineup, spearheaded by Saika Ishaque and Shabnim Ismail, provides them with a formidable advantage, particularly on slower surfaces. They will aim to start strong and secure those vital two points in their inaugural match.
Delhi Capitals Women
For the Delhi Capitals Women, the experience has been one of near success, characterized by the sentiment of “so close, yet so far.” Having reached the finals on two occasions and faced disappointment both times, they are determined to achieve victory this season. Last year, DEL-W finished at the top of the standings with six victories but ultimately fell short in the championship match, fueling their desire to secure that elusive triumph this year.
Meg Lanning, recognized as one of the premier leaders in women’s cricket, will once again strive to lead her team to success. With exceptional talents such as Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma, Alice Capsey, Marizanne Kapp, and Jess Jonassen, DEL-W boasts a roster filled with impactful players.
Radha Yadav and Annabel Sutherland are anticipated to assume significant roles as well. Following their impressive performance in the league stage last year, they will be keen to shed the label of “almost there” and commence their campaign with great enthusiasm.
MUM-W vs DEL-W Head-To-Head Records
Mumbai Women and Delhi Women have faced each other five times in the WPL with Mumbai holding the upper hand. The head-to-head record stands at 3-2 in favour of Mumbai.
| Criterion | Data |
| Matches Played | 5 |
| MI Won | 3 |
| DC Won | 2 |
| No Result | 0 |
MUM-W vs DEL-W: What Happened When They Last Played In WPL
The most recent encounter between these two teams occurred in Match 12 of the WPL 2024, and it proved to be an unforgettable contest. MUM-W chose to field first, allowing DEL-W to capitalize by posting an impressive total of 192 runs for the loss of 4 wickets. Meg Lanning set the stage with a rapid 53 runs off 38 balls, while Jemimah Rodrigues captivated the audience with a remarkable innings of 69 runs from just 33 deliveries.
For MUM-W, the pursuit did not gain momentum. Hayley Matthews initiated the innings with a brisk 29 runs from 17 balls; however, the remainder of the top order faltered. Yastika Bhatia, Nat Sciver-Brunt, and Harmanpreet Kaur were unable to make significant contributions. Although Amanjot Kaur made a commendable effort with 42 runs off 27 deliveries, it ultimately proved insufficient, resulting in MUM-W falling short by 29 runs.
