WPL 2026: Mumbai Indians delivered a commanding all-round performance to register a 50-run victory over Delhi Capitals in Match 3 of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026.
Played at the iconic Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, the contest saw MI dominate with both bat and ball to seal their first win of the season emphatically.
Mumbai Indians Post a Strong Total of 195/4
Asked to bat first, Mumbai Indians had a shaky start as Amelia Kerr was dismissed for a golden duck on the very first ball by Chinelle Henry. Wicketkeeper G Kamalini managed only 16 runs off 19 balls, putting MI briefly under pressure.
The innings was then rebuilt brilliantly by Nat Sciver-Brunt and skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, who stitched together a match-defining partnership. Sciver-Brunt looked back to her fluent best, smashing 70 runs off 46 balls, laced with 13 boundaries, before being caught by Jemimah Rodrigues off Sree Charani.
Captain Harmanpreet Kaur anchored the innings superbly and accelerated at the death, remaining unbeaten on 74 off 42 balls, including 8 fours and 3 sixes. Her calm leadership and aggressive stroke play ensured MI stayed on course for a big total.
Late cameos from Nicola Carey (21 off 12 balls) and Sajana Sajeevan (5 off 2 balls) pushed Mumbai to an imposing 195/4 in 20 overs, a total that proved well beyond Delhi’s reach.
Delhi Capitals Collapse in the Chase, Bowled Out for 145
Chasing a stiff target of 196, Delhi Capitals never really found momentum. Openers Lizelle Lee (10) and Shafali Verma (8) fell early, putting the team on the back foot inside the powerplay. Laura Wolvaardt briefly showed intent with a quick 9 off 5 balls but was dismissed by Nicola Carey.
Delhi’s middle order failed to capitalize, with skipper Jemimah Rodrigues managing just 1 run and Marizanne Kapp scoring 10. The only real resistance came from Chinelle Henry, who played a fighting knock of 56 off 33 balls, hitting 5 fours and 3 sixes.
However, with little support from the other end, Henry’s effort went in vain. Delhi Capitals were eventually bowled out for 145 in 19 overs, falling short by 50 runs.
Mumbai’s bowlers sealed the victory for their team.
Mumbai’s bowling attack was clinical and disciplined throughout the innings.
- Nicola Carey picked up 3 wickets,
- Amelia Kerr also claimed 3 scalps,
- while Nat Sciver-Brunt and Shabnim Ismail chipped in with 2 wickets each.
Early breakthroughs in the powerplay and consistent pressure ensured Delhi never threatened to chase down the target.
Impact on WPL 2026 Points Table
With this emphatic win, Mumbai Indians strengthened their position on the WPL 2026 points table and gave a major boost to their Net Run Rate (NRR). The victory also sent a strong message to the rest of the teams about MI’s title ambitions.
Delhi Capitals, on the other hand, will need to regroup quickly, reassess their batting strategy, and come back stronger in their upcoming fixtures.
Updated WPL 2026 Points Table (as of 10 January 2026)
| Rank | Team | P | W | L | NR | Pts | NRR |
| 1 | Mumbai Indians (MIW) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +1.175 |
| 2 | Gujarat Giants (GGTW) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +0.500 |
| 3 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCBW) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +0.150 |
| 4 | UP Warriorz (UPW) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -0.500 |
| 5 | Delhi Capitals (DCW) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -2.500 |
Final Verdict
Mumbai Indians’ dominant victory was a perfect blend of explosive batting, smart leadership, and ruthless bowling. The 50-run win not only boosted their confidence but also reaffirmed their status as strong contenders for the WPL 2026 title.
For Delhi Capitals, the loss serves as an early wake-up call in the tournament.
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