Delhi Capitals (w)
Mumbai Indians (w)
Mumbai Indians Women will take on Delhi Capitals Women in the second match of WPL 2025 at Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara. MIW were the champions of the inaugural season, while DCW finished as runners-up last year. Both teams were dominant last season, securing the top two spots in the league table.
Meg Lanning will continue to lead Delhi Capitals Women, while Harmanpreet Kaur will captain Mumbai Indians Women. In the last 5 meetings between these teams, MIW has won 3 matches, and DCW have won two. 4 of these 5 games were won while chasing, with all 3 of MIW’s wins coming in run chases.
Chasing teams have had the upper hand in recent encounters so the toss and conditions could play a key role in the outcome. With both teams retaining their core players, this will be an important game for their form early in the season.
Delhi Capitals Women have the most consistent opening pair in WPL history, with Meg Lanning and Shafali Verma accumulating 868 partnership runs.
The betting tip is...
Highest Opening Partnership - DC Women
66 %
34 %
Delhi Capitals (w)Mumbai Indians (w)Captain Harmanpreet Kaur will continue to be Mumbai Indians Women’s key batter. She is the team’s highest run-getter in WPL history, with Nat Sciver-Brunt following closely behind. Their performances will be crucial to MIW’s chances this season.
Nadine de Klerk has joined the squad at a time when Pooja Vastrakar is unavailable due to injury. De Klerk’s all-round skills will add depth to both the batting and bowling departments. Saika Ishaque has been a standout performer in the WPL, ranking as the tournament’s second-highest wicket-taker. Her success with MIW also earned her an India call-up.
The team has strengthened its squad with the addition of U-19 Women's T20 World Cup winner G Kamalini. Experienced players like Hayley Matthews, Amelia Kerr and Shabnim Ismail will play important roles.
Matthews, Kaur and Kerr are the key batters in the team.
Predicted Lineup: Yastika Bhatia (wk), Hayley Matthews, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Amelia Kerr, S Sajana, Nadine de Klerk, Amanjot Kaur, Akshita Maheshwari, SB Keerthana, and Saika Ishaque
Meg Lanning and Shafali Verma will continue to be Delhi Capitals Women’s most important batters. They have been the most prolific opening pair in WPL history, with a partnership tally of 868 runs. Their consistency at the top has played a key role in DCW reaching consecutive finals.
Marizanne Kapp remains one of the top all-rounders in world cricket. She will be part of a strong top five, which includes Alice Capsey, Jemimah Rodrigues, and herself. DCW have two wicketkeeper-batters Sarah Bryce and Nandini Kashyap, with the latter set to feature in the playing XI.
The team also has experienced all-rounders like Annabel Sutherland and Taniya Bhatia. New signings Niki Prasad and Shree Charani are likely to start on the bench.
Shafali, Lanning and Jemimah are the key batters in the team.
Predicted Lineup: Shafali Verma, Meg Lanning (c), Alice Capsey, Jemimah Rodrigues, Marizanne Kapp, Nandini Kashyap (wk), Jess Jonassen, Minnu Mani, Shikha Pandey, Arundhati Reddy, and Radha Yadav.
Delhi Capitals Women have a strong batting lineup, and their top order looks more solid on paper than Delhi Capitals Women. Meg Lanning and Shafali Verma have been the most consistent opening pair in WPL history, with a partnership tally of 868 runs. They have played a key role in DCW reaching consecutive finals.
Mumbai Indians Women have match-winners, but their opening pair has not been as dominant as DCW’s. With Alice Capsey, Jemimah Rodrigues, and Marizanne Kapp following Lanning and Shafali, DCW’s top order has the firepower to make an impact against any opponent.
Recent head-to-head results suggest chasing teams have an advantage, but a strong start will be crucial in this match. If DCW’s openers continue their form, they could set the platform for a big total or a successful chase.
