Mumbai Indians delivered a gritty batting display in Vadodara, reaching 154 for 5 against Delhi Capitals in the Women’s Premier League, challenging their rivals to chase 155. Star all-rounder Nat Sciver-Brunt’s unbeaten 65 proved decisive in the first innings thriller.
Jemimah Rodrigues’ toss win led to an immediate bowling choice, but MI’s top order faltered swiftly. At 21, opener Sajana Sajeevan was out for 9 (9 balls), followed by Hayley Matthews for 12. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur and Sciver-Brunt then steadied the ship with a match-turning 78-run stand.
Kaur’s fiery 41 (33 balls, 7 fours) ended at 99 for 3. Sciver-Brunt, batting at three, unleashed 65* (45 balls, 6×4, 2×6), carrying her team across the line to respectability. Nicola Carey (12) and Amanjot Kaur (3) fell cheaply thereafter.
DC’s An Charaeni claimed 3/33, Marizanne Kapp dazzled with 1/8 in four overs, and Nandani Sharma got 1/36. With both teams eyeing playoffs, anticipation builds for Delhi’s response against MI’s bowlers in a contest brimming with intensity and drama.