Nat Sciver-Brunt's Heroics Lead Mumbai Indians to Thrilling WPL Title Victory Over Delhi Capitals
England all-rounder Nat Sciver-Brunt delivers a match-winning 3-wicket haul as Mumbai Indians clinch their second WPL title in a tense final against Delhi Capitals.
Match Overview
In a pulsating Women's Premier League (WPL) final at Mumbai, defending champions Mumbai Indians edged past Delhi Capitals by 8 runs to claim their second consecutive title. The victory was orchestrated by England's Nat Sciver-Brunt, who displayed remarkable composure under pressure with both bat and ball.
First Innings: Mumbai's Recovery
Asked to bat first, Mumbai got off to a shaky start against Delhi's disciplined bowling attack:
- Marizanne Kapp's fiery opening spell (2-11) put immediate pressure
- Captain Harmanpreet Kaur (66 off 44 balls) anchored the innings with nine boundaries and two sixes
- Crucial 89-run 3rd wicket partnership with Sciver-Brunt (30 off 28 balls)
- Late wickets restricted Mumbai to 149-7 (Jess Jonassen & Shree Charani taking 2 wickets each)
Delhi's Chase: From Collapse to Late Drama
Delhi's reply saw dramatic momentum shifts:
- Early blows from Sciver-Brunt (removing Lanning for 13) and Shabnim Ismail (Verma lbw)
- Jemimah Rodrigues' fighting 30 offered brief hope before collapse to 66-5
- Marizanne Kapp's explosive 40 off 26 balls nearly stole victory
- Sciver-Brunt's final over mastery (conceding just 5 runs) sealed Mumbai's win
Key Turning Points
- 12th Over: Sciver-Brunt breaks the dangerous Kapp-Rodrigues stand
- 18th Over: Kapp's dismissal (caught off Sciver-Brunt at long-off)
- Final Over: Sciver-Brunt's ice-cool execution under pressure
Tournament Context
- Mumbai becomes first team to win multiple WPL titles
- Delhi Capitals suffer second consecutive final defeat
- Sciver-Brunt completes unique double: WPL winner (2023 & 2024) + The Hundred champion (2023)
Statistical Highlights
| Player | Runs | Wickets | Notable Achievement |
|---|---|---|---|
| H. Kaur | 66 | - | Tournament's leading run-scorer |
| N. Sciver-Brunt | 30 | 3/30 | Player of the Match |
| M. Kapp | - | 2/11 + 40 runs | Best all-round performance |
Post-Match Reactions
"The way Nat bowled that last over showed why she's world class," said Mumbai captain Harmanpreet Kaur. "We knew 150 was defendable with our bowling attack."
Delhi skipper Meg Lanning rued missed opportunities: "We had moments but couldn't capitalize. Credit to Mumbai for holding their nerve in big moments."
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