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Delhi Capitals beat Mumbai Indians by seven wickets in WPL 2026, led by Jemimah Rodrigues’ unbeaten 51 and Lizelle Lee’s 46. Marizanne Kapp and Sree Charani starred with the ball.
Delhi Capitals beat Mumbai Indains by 7 wkts
Delhi Capitals secured a seven-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians within the thirteenth match of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 at Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara on Tuesday.
Skipper Jemimah Rodrigues led the team with an unbeaten 51, following a robust opening performance from wicketkeeper-batter Lizelle Lee, who scored 46. Chasing a modest goal of 155, Delhi’s innings almost faltered midway, but Rodrigues ensured there was no late drama. She focused on precise placement and consistent running between the wickets, guiding Delhi to victory with six balls to spare.
Earlier, Delhi’s bowlers laid a solid foundation, with Marizanne Kapp delivering an exceptional performance on what she described as “not a pleasant wicket to bowl on.” Kapp bowled 16 dot balls, conceding just eight runs in her 4 overs and never allowing a single boundary. Her control, together with Nandani Sharma’s efforts, left Mumbai struggling at 23/2 within the Power-play, with Sajana (9) and Hayley Matthews (12) dismissed early.
Turning Points
Despite the early setbacks, Mumbai stabilised their innings through Nat Sciver-Brunt and captain Harmanpreet Kaur. Sciver-Brunt remained unbeaten on 65 from 45 deliveries, while Kaur contributed a solid 41. On the nine-over mark, Mumbai were 47 for two, with Sciver-Brunt on 8 and Kaur on 18. The pair added 78 runs for the third wicket, reaching 100 after 13.6 overs. Sciver-Brunt scored her eleventh half-century within the league with a 34-ball effort, tying Meg Lanning’s record for many half-centuries within the competition.
Harmanpreet Kaur eventually fell for 41, caught by Sree Charani, while Sciver-Brunt continued to anchor the innings. Mumbai finished at 154 for five, because of 42 runs within the last five overs and a six off the ultimate ball.
Delhi’s bowlers, particularly Sree Charani, were instrumental in restricting Mumbai. Charani took 3 wickets for 33 runs, including two within the 18th over, while Kapp provided crucial support with 1 wicket for 8 runs.
In response, Delhi’s opening pair, Shafali Verma and Lizelle Lee, quickly put pressure on Mumbai. Lee batted confidently before a contentious umpiring decision ended her innings. Shafali also did not convert her start into a big rating. Laura Wolvaardt’s surprising dismissal added to the stress.
At this juncture, Rodrigues stepped up, driven by focus and maybe by an incident involving Amanjot Kaur. The skipper played a composed innings, marked by smart placement and energetic running between the wickets, leading Delhi to a controlled victory.
For Mumbai, WPL debutant Vaishnavi Sharma was a standout, ending with 1 for 20. Nevertheless, they need to observe Nicola Carey’s absence from the sphere through the chase as they move forward.
(With PTI Inputs)
Vadodara, India, India
January 20, 2026, 23:54 IST
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