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The Women’s Premier League 2025 gets underway with an exciting clash as Mumbai Indians Women take on Delhi Capitals Women at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara.
Mumbai Indians Women, who were knocked out in the Eliminator last year, will be aiming for a strong start to their campaign. Delhi Capitals Women, on the other hand, will be looking for redemption after their Final loss to RCB Women in 2024, where they were bowled out for just 113 runs.
Both teams have retained most of their key players, with Nadine de Klerk joining MI Women and Sarah Bryce being added to DC Women’s squad for this season.
With power-packed lineups and quality all-rounders, this match is set to be an intense battle.
MATCH DETAILS
| Match | Mumbai Indians Women vs Delhi Capitals Women |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, 2nd March 2025 |
| Time | 7:30 PM (IST) |
| Venue | Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara |
| Live Streaming | Official Broadcasters & Online Platforms |
TEAM PREVIEWS
Mumbai Indians Women Preview
Harmanpreet Kaur and her team are set to begin their campaign with a squad that is heavily packed with all-rounders. The presence of multiple bowling options gives MI Women a strong edge in forming a well-balanced XI.
At the top, Hayley Matthews brings experience and consistency, making her a key player for MI. Nat Sciver-Brunt and Amelia Kerr form a strong middle order, alongside Harmanpreet Kaur, making Mumbai’s batting lineup one of the best in the tournament.
In the bowling attack, Matthews plays a dual role, being a consistent wicket-taker. Shabnim Ismail and Pooja Vastrakar will lead the pace department, while Saika Ishaque and Amelia Kerr add variety with their spin options.
With a well-balanced squad, depth in batting, and multiple bowling options, Mumbai Indians Women look like a formidable force heading into this match.
Key Players: Hayley Matthews, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Amelia Kerr
Predicted Playing XI:
Hayley Matthews, Yastika Bhatia (wk), Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Amelia Kerr, Amanjot Kaur, Pooja Vastrakar, S Sajana, Sanskriti Gupta, Shabnim Ismail, Saika Ishaque
Delhi Capitals Women Preview
Delhi Capitals Women had a disappointing end to their WPL 2024 campaign, falling short in the final. Meg Lanning will be determined to lead her team to a winning start this season.
The top order is stacked with quality batters. Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, and Meg Lanning provide firepower at the top, making DC’s batting lineup a dangerous one.
In the middle order, Alice Capsey and Marizanne Kapp bring stability and finishing ability, ensuring that DC Women can post competitive totals.
Their bowling attack looks solid, with Jess Jonassen and Radha Yadav leading the spin department. Shabnim Ismail and Annabel Sutherland will handle the pace duties, while all-rounders like Kapp and Capsey add balance.
With a well-rounded squad and plenty of match-winners, Delhi Capitals Women will be aiming to make a strong statement in their opening match.
Key Players: Meg Lanning, Shafali Verma, Marizanne Kapp
Predicted Playing XI:
Shafali Verma, Meg Lanning (c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Alice Capsey, Marizanne Kapp, Sarah Bryce (wk), Annabel Sutherland, Jess Jonassen, Radha Yadav, Shabnim Ismail, Poonam Yadav
FANTASY TEAM XI
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Meg Lanning | Batter (C) |
| Hayley Matthews | All-rounder (VC) |
| Shafali Verma | Batter |
| Nat Sciver-Brunt | All-rounder |
| Alice Capsey | All-rounder |
| Amelia Kerr | All-rounder |
| Marizanne Kapp | All-rounder |
| Sarah Bryce | Wicketkeeper |
| Jess Jonassen | Bowler |
| Shabnim Ismail | Bowler |
| Saika Ishaque | Bowler |
PITCH REPORT
The Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara has seen limited matches, but past games suggest a batting-friendly surface.
- Batting conditions: High-scoring with even bounce
- Pace bowling: Extra bounce with some movement early on
- Spin bowling: Moderate assistance for spinners later in the match
- Par Score: 160-180
Toss Prediction: To Bowl
Both teams have strong batting lineups and may prefer to chase under the lights. Bowling first could be the preferred strategy.
MATCH PREDICTION
Both teams have firepower in their batting order and depth in their bowling attack. However, Mumbai Indians Women have a slight advantage with their middle-order strength and variety in bowling options.
Prediction: Mumbai Indians Women to win.
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