The WPL 2025 season has kicked off at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara, generating immense excitement as it showcases some of the finest talents in women’s international cricket.
The tournament’s second match will see Mumbai Indians Women (MUM-W) take on Delhi Capitals Women (DEL-W) at the same venue on Saturday, February 15.
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Mumbai Indians Women vs Delhi Capitals Women Women: Preview
This clash is not just a rematch of the 2023 WPL final but also a repeat of last season’s opening game, which ended in a dramatic last-ball finish. While MI emerged victorious on both occasions, DC remain a formidable side, having reached the final twice and topped the table in both seasons.
A key highlight for DC has been the Meg Lanning-Shafali Verma partnership, which has flourished over the past two seasons. The duo has amassed a tournament-high 868 runs in 18 innings, including the record-breaking 162-run stand, the highest in WPL history. Harmanpreet Kaur is just 37 runs away from becoming the second Indian woman, after Smriti Mandhana, to reach 8000 T20 career runs.
After being dropped from the Indian team last year, Shafali has responded with outstanding performances in domestic cricket. She will be eager to shine in the WPL and reclaim her spot in the national side.
However, MI will rely on their seasoned pacer Shabnim Ismail to counter her threat once again. Ismail has dismissed Shafali in their last two encounters and will look to repeat that success. Saika Ishaque stands as the second-highest wicket-taker in WPL history, trailing only Sophie Ecclestone. DC have faced MI five times, losing on three occasions. However, against the other three teams, they have suffered just one defeat each.
Mumbai Indians Women vs Delhi Capitals Women: Head-to-head
- Matches Played: 5
- Won by Mumbai Indians Women: 3
- Won by Delhi Capitals Women: 2
- Tied: 0
- No Result: 0
- First-ever Fixture: March 9, 2023
- Most-recent Fixture: March 5, 2024
Mumbai Indians Women vs Delhi Capitals Women: Pitch Report.
The Kotambi Stadium is known to favor batters early on, but the pitch appears to deteriorate as the game progresses. In the limited matches played here, spinners have found good grip and turn. Given these conditions, teams winning the toss are likely to opt for batting first, aiming to post a competitive total that can be defended later.
Mumbai Indians Women vs Delhi Capitals Women: Team News and Predicted XI
Mumbai Indians Women – Team News
In a setback for MI, seam-bowling allrounder Pooja Vastrakar has been ruled out of the WPL due to injury, with India Under-19 left-arm spinner Parunika Sisodia named as her replacement.
Mumbai Indians Women – Predicted XI
- Yastika Bhatia (wk)
- Hayley Matthews
- Nat Sciver-Brunt
- Harmanpreet Kaur (capt)
- Amelia Kerr
- S Sajana
- Amanjot Kaur
- Akshita Maheshwari
- SB Keerthana
- Shabnim Ismail
- Saika Ishaque
Delhi Capitals Women – Team News
Unlike many other teams, DC enter the tournament with a fully fit squad and no player availability concerns.
Their newest addition, Nandini Kashyap, is expected to make her WPL debut, stepping into Taniya Bhatia’s role as the wicketkeeper-batter.
Delhi Capitals Women – Predicted XI
- Shafali Verma
- Meg Lanning (capt)
- Alice Capsey
- Jemimah Rodrigues
- Marizanne Kapp
- Nandini Kashyap (wk)
- Jess Jonassen
- Minnu Mani
- Shikha Pandey
- Arundhati Reddy
- Radha Yadav.
Mumbai Indians Women vs Delhi Capitals Women: Players To Watch Out For
Amelia Kerr – (Mumbai Indians Women)
Amelia Kerr will be a crucial player for MI this season. Named Player of the Series at last year’s T20 World Cup, she is in outstanding form with both bat and ball.
Kerr recently guided Wellington to a title victory in the Women’s Super Smash, New Zealand’s domestic T20 competition, amassing 441 runs and claiming 15 wickets in 12 matches.
Arundhati Reddy (Delhi Capitals Women)
Similar to Shafali, Arundhati Reddy also recently lost her place in the Indian team.
A strong performance in WPL 2024, where she took eight wickets in nine matches for DC, had earned her a national recall. She will be eager to make the most of this platform to secure another comeback.
Mumbai Indians Women vs Delhi Capitals Women: Match Prediction
Scenario 1
- Toss: Mumbai Indians Women win the toss and choose to bat
- Powerplay Score: 45-50
- Total Score: 160-180
- Prediction: Mumbai Indians Women win the match
Scenario 2
- Toss: Delhi Capitals Women win the toss and choose to bat
- Powerplay score: 50-55
- Total score: 155-170
- Prediction: Delhi Capitals Women win the match
When and Where To Watch Mumbai Indians Women vs Delhi Capitals Women LIVE? Broadcast and Streaming Details
The Women’s Premier League 2025 clash between Mumbai Indians Women and Delhi Capitals Women is set to begin at 7:30 PM IST on Saturday, February 15, at Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara, Gujarat. The match will be broadcast live on the Star Sports network and will also be available for live streaming on Disney+ Hotstar.
Read More: WPL 2025: Mumbai Indians Squad Preview – As MI Seek to Bounce Back After An Early Exit Last Year
Also Read: WPL 2025: Delhi Capitals Squad Preview – Can Meg Lanning’s Side’s Side Finally Clinch the Trophy?
FAQs
When and where is the second match of WPL 2025 taking place?
The second match of WPL 2025 will be held on Saturday, February 15, at Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara.
What is the head-to-head record between Mumbai Indians Women and Delhi Capitals Women?
Mumbai Indians Women have won 3 out of 5 matches against Delhi Capitals Women, while DC have won twice.
Which players are key for Mumbai Indians Women and Delhi Capitals Women?
Amelia Kerr, Harmanpreet Kaur, and Shabnim Ismail are crucial for MI, while Meg Lanning, Shafali Verma, and Arundhati Reddy are key for DC.
How does the Kotambi Stadium pitch behave?
The pitch favors batters early on but deteriorates as the game progresses, offering grip and turn for spinners. Teams winning the toss may prefer to bat first.
Who is replacing Pooja Vastrakar in Mumbai Indians Women’s squad?
India U-19 left-arm spinner Parunika Sisodia has replaced the injured Pooja Vastrakar in MI’s squad.
