Delhi Capitals Find Their Groove at the Perfect Time

Delhi Capitals halted Mumbai Indians' three-match victory march with a dominant performance, showcasing their strength and potential to unleash a strong run in the Women's Premier League.

Clinical Display from Delhi Capitals

The target of 124 was always expected to be easy work for Delhi Capitals, and with Shafali Verma and Meg Lanning, the most destructive pair in WPL history, leading the charge, the workload became even easier. Lanning top-scored with 60 off 49, while Shafali authoritatively took on Nat-Sciver Brunt's short-pitch barrage, smashing her all around.

Mumbai Indians' Toothless Performance

Mumbai Indians put on one of their most toothless performances, with none of their key players making an impact with bat or ball. Ismail, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Kerr, and Hayley Matthews all had off days, leaving the team struggling to recover from a poor start.

Delhi Capitals' Disciplined Performance

Delhi Capitals, on the other hand, put on a disciplined performance with the ball, restricting Mumbai Indians to a low total. Shikha Pandey was quick to find her lengths, and her wicket-maiden in the last over of the powerplay proved to be the turning point of the contest.

Annabel Sutherland's Heroics

Annabel Sutherland's forward diving catch to dismiss Amelia Kerr was a standout moment in the game, showcasing the team's improved fielding skills.

Delhi Capitals' Momentum

The victory has given Delhi Capitals a strong indicator that they have seized the momentum firmly in their favour. With six wins in the league stage possible, they find themselves in a more secure position to breathe and be favourites to qualify for their third successive playoffs.

Quotes from the Players

"We badly wanted this win," said Jemimah Rodrigues. "We are not playing our best cricket but are getting the wins. Today was a massive win. We spoke about making our own energy, whether it be the catch by Annabel or the stop by Minnu, everything just fell into place."

"We wanted to come in and put all three facets together," added Lanning. "We've had patches where we've played well. We wanted to keep improving throughout the tournament, we certainly feel like we are doing that with that performance tonight."