Mumbai Indians Clinch Second WPL Title; Harmanpreet Kaur Shines with 66-Run Knock

by | Mar 16, 2025 | Sports

The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 concluded with the Mumbai Indians securing their second title, defeating the Delhi Capitals by eight runs in a thrilling final at Mumbai’s Brabourne Stadium on March 15, 2025.

Match Highlights:

Mumbai Indians Innings: 149/7 in 20 overs

Captain Harmanpreet Kaur played a pivotal role, scoring a match-winning 66 runs off 44 balls.

Delhi Capitals Innings: 141/9 in 20 overs . Marizanne Kapp top-scored with 40 runs.

Season Trends:

The team batting second dominated the early phase, winning 15 of the first 17 matches.

Conversely, the team batting first won each of the last five matches.

Notably, in all 22 matches, the team winning the toss opted to field first.

Individual Achievements:

Most Valuable Player (MVP) & Orange Cap: Nat Sciver-Brunt amassed 523 runs, earning both titles.

Purple Cap: Amelia Kerr led the bowling charts with 18 wickets.

Emerging Player of the Season: Amanjot Kaur‘s stellar performances earned her this accolade.

Highest Strike Rate: Chinelle Henry

Most Sixes: Ash Gardner

Best Catch: Annabel Sutherland

Most Dot Balls Bowled: Shabnim Ismail

Fair Play Award: Gujarat Giants

Harmanpreet Kaur’s leadership and her crucial innings in the final were instrumental in Mumbai Indians’ successful title defense, solidifying their dominance in the WPL.

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