Vadodara International Cricket Stadium hosted a pulsating Women’s Premier League encounter where Mumbai Indians posted 154 for 5 against Delhi Capitals, thanks to Nat Sciver-Brunt’s unbeaten 65. DC skipper Jemimah Rodrigues won the toss and chose to bowl, but MI’s middle order fought back fiercely.
The innings started shakily with openers Sajana Sajeevan (9 off 9) and Hayley Matthews (12) both falling at 21 runs. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur then joined Sciver-Brunt to resurrect the innings with a 78-run partnership. Kaur smashed 41 off 33 deliveries, including seven boundaries, before holing out at 99.
Sciver-Brunt, promoted to No. 3, delivered masterfully. Her 45-ball knock, adorned with six fours and two sixes, remained unbeaten and formed the backbone of MI’s total. Quick dismissals of Nicola Carey for 12 and Amanjot Kaur for 3 followed, but the damage was done.
Bowling highlights for DC included An Charaeni’s impressive 3/33, Marizanne Kapp’s economical 1/8 from four overs, and Nandani Sharma’s 1/36. Both teams desperately need points to stay in playoff contention, setting up a nail-biting chase where DC’s batswomen face MI’s potent bowlers in what could be a match-defining battle.