NEW DELHI: Delhi Capitals clinched an exhilarating two-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians of their Ladies’s Premier League match, chasing down a goal of 165 on the ultimate ball of the innings on the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara.
After dropping the toss and being put in to bat, Mumbai Indians acquired off to a rocky begin. Shikha Pandey struck early, dismissing each Yastika Bhatia (11) and Hayley Matthews (0) inside the powerplay. Regardless of the shaky begin, Nat Sciver-Brunt anchored the innings with a sensational unbeaten 80 off 59 balls, smashing 13 boundaries and one six at a strike fee of 135.59.
Harmanpreet Kaur performed a helpful cameo of 42 off 24 balls, including essential runs within the center overs.
Nonetheless, Mumbai Indians saved dropping wickets at common intervals, with Amelia Kerr (9), Sajeevan Sajana (1), and Amanjot Kaur (7) failing to offer substantial assist.
Annabel Sutherland (3/34) and Shikha Pandey (2/14) led the bowling assault for Delhi Capitals, whereas Minnu Mani and Alice Capsey chipped in with a wicket every.
Mumbai Indians have been bowled out for 164 in 19.1 overs.
Chasing 165, Delhi Capitals began aggressively with Shafali Verma (43 off 18) smashing seven fours and two sixes in a blistering knock.
Nonetheless, her dismissal triggered a mini-collapse, as Meg Lanning (15), Jemimah Rodrigues (2), and Annabel Sutherland (13) fell in fast succession, leaving Delhi Capitals at 76/four in 8.5 overs.
Alice Capsey (16) and Niki Prasad (35) steadied the innings, however Mumbai Indians continued to combat again.
Mumbai’s bowlers put up a powerful combat, with Amelia Kerr (2/21) and Hayley Matthews (2/32) main the cost. Nat Sciver-Brunt and Sajeevan Sajana picked up a wicket every, however their efforts weren’t sufficient to forestall Delhi’s victory.
With this win, Delhi Capitals Ladies not solely bagged essential factors but additionally showcased their resilience in strain conditions, protecting their marketing campaign on observe within the match.
