DC vs MI WPL Final 2025 Highlights: Mumbai Indians beat Delhi Capitals by 8 runs to win second WPL title

Mumbai Indians (Probable): Hayley Matthews, Amelia Kerr, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur (Capt), Amanjot Kaur, Yastika Bhatia (wk), S Sajana, G Kamalini, Sanskriti Gupta, Shabnim Ismail, Saika Ishaque

Delhi Capitals (Probable): Meg Lanning (Capt), Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Annabel Sutherland, Marizanne Kapp, Jess Jonassen, Sarah Bryce (wk), Niki Prasad, Minnu Mani, Shikha Pandey, Titas Sadhu

The toss is about to talk place shortly at 7.30 pm. The WPL Final match will be played at Mumbai’s Brabourne Stadium. Deja-vu? Feels like 2023 WPL final. Same venue, same team. But the result? Time will tell.

Delhi Capitals (DC) have stormed into the WPL 2025 Final, proving their mettle with a mix of thrilling victories and a few tough lessons along the way. Here’s how Meg Lanning’s side carved their path to the summit clash:

Match 1: MI vs DC – A nail-biter to kick off the season as DC snatched a 2-wicket win against Mumbai

Match 2: DC vs RCB – A setback as RCB outplayed them, handing DC an 8-wicket defeat

Match 3: UPW vs DC – A solid comeback as DC comfortably chased to win by 7 wickets

Match 4: DC vs UPW – A stumble as UP Warriorz turned the tables, defeating DC by 33 runs

Match 5: DC vs GG – Back to winning ways with a clinical 6-wicket victory over Gujarat Giants.

Match 6: DC vs MI – A statement performance as DC dominated MI by 9 wickets

Match 7: RCB vs DC – Another commanding display, crushing RCB by 9 wickets

Match 8: GG vs DC – A minor slip at the end of the league stage as Gujarat edged past DC by 5 wickets

Despite a couple of setbacks, DC finished at the top, securing a direct entry to the final. With a well-rested squad and strong form, can they finally break title jinx and lift their maidan WPL trophy?

Mumbai Indians have battled their way to the WPL 2025 Final, overcoming tough competition and bouncing back from setbacks. Here’s a look at their rollercoaster journey to the summit clash:

Match 1: DC vs MI – A tough start as Delhi edged past MI with a 2-wicket win

Match 2: MI vs GG – First win on the board as MI chased down the target with 5 wickets in hand

Match 3: RCB vs MI – Another victory as MI secured a 4-wicket win over RCB

Match 4: MI vs UPW – A dominant performance led to an 8-wicket win over UP Warriorz

Match 5: DC vs MI – Delhi did the double over MI, outclassing them by 9 wickets

Match 6: UPW vs MI – A strong comeback with a 6-wicket victory

Match 7: MI vs GG – A close contest where MI held their nerve to win by 9 runs

Match 8: MI vs RCB – A rare slip as RCB handed MI an 11-run loss

Eliminator: MI vs GG – A dominant 47-run triumph over Gujarat Giants secured MI’s place in the final.

Now, with momentum on their side, can Harmanpreet Kaur and team go all the way and claim their second WPL title? The final awaits.

The Mumbai Indians (MI) have relied on their star performers to shine throughout the season. Nat Sciver-Brunt has been in devastating form, Hayley Matthews has made an impact with both bat and ball and captain Harmanpreet Kaur has maintained a high tempo with her aggressive play. However, the rest of the line-up has been inconsistent, making MI slightly vulnerable.

That said, MI have a significant home advantage, having lost just once in seven games at their fortress. This could prove decisive in a high-stakes final. On the other hand, Delhi Capitals (DC) enter the contest well-rested, having enjoyed a seven-day break without the added pressure of battling for a spot in the final.

The Delhi Capitals (DC) have been a formidable force this season, excelling in most departments and making smart selection calls throughout the tournament. Captain Meg Lanning found her rhythm at the right time, while Shafali Verma has been a run machine at the top. The decision to promote Jess Jonassen to No. 3 has also paid dividends and added a depth to their batting lineup.

However, for DC’s middle order needs to step up. Batters in positions 4 to 7 have struggled, collectively averaging 17.50, the lowest among all teams this season. Their strike rate of 116.66 is also the second-lowest.

Delhi Capitals Squad: Meg Lanning (Captain), Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma, Sneha Deepthi, Alice Capsey, Annabel Sutherland, Arundhati Reddy, Jess Jonassen, Marizanne Kapp, Minnu Mani, Nallapureddy Charani, Niki Prasad, Radha Yadav, Shikha Pandey, Nandini Kashyap, Sarah Bryce, Taniya Bhatia, Titas Sadhu

Mumbai Indians Squad: Harmanpreet Kaur (Captain), Akshita Maheshwari, Amandeep Kaur, Amanjot Kaur, Amelia Kerr, Chloe Tryon, Hayley Matthews, Jintimani Kalita, Keerthana Balakrishnan, Nadine de Klerk, Natalie Sciver-Brunt, Sajeevan Sajana, Sanskriti Gupta, G Kamalini (wk), Yastika Bhatia (WK), Parunika Sisodia, Saika Ishaque, Shabnim Ismail

The thrilling finale will take place at the iconic Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai tonight, with the toss set to take place at 7.00 pm. Fans can catch every moment of the action live on the Sports18 Network. The match can also be streaming live on the JioHotstar app and website. The game will begin at 7.30 pm.

With world-class talent on both sides, the WPL 2025 final promises to be a spectacle of high-intensity cricket. Will Mumbai Indians defend their crown and cement their dominance or will Delhi Capitals finally seize their maiden title and etch their name in history? The battle for glory is set to be an unmissable showdown! Stay tuned with FE.com for all the latest updates, trivia and insights about the game.