Delhi Capitals held their nerve in a nail-biting finish, securing a dramatic two-wicket win over Mumbai Indians in the Women’s Premier League on Saturday. Their bowlers set the stage with a disciplined effort before the batters faced some tense moments chasing down 165. In the end, Arundhati Reddy’s calmness on the final ball ensured DC crossed the finish line.

Mumbai’s Innings: Sciver-Brunt Stands Tall Amidst Collapse

Opting to bowl first, Delhi Capitals made early inroads, keeping Mumbai Indians under pressure. But Nat Sciver-Brunt had other ideas.

The English all-rounder remained unbeaten on 80, a knock that held MI’s innings together.
Harmanpreet Kaur provided much-needed momentum, smashing 42 off just 22 balls.
Despite their efforts, MI lost wickets at regular intervals and were bowled out for 164 in 19.1 overs.

For DC, it was a collective bowling effort, with the likes of Marizanne Kapp and Jess Jonassen striking at key moments to restrict Mumbai.

Shafali’s Blazing Start Sets the Tone

Delhi Capitals’ chase began with fireworks, thanks to Shafali Verma. The young opener took Mumbai’s bowlers apart, racing to 43 off just 18 deliveries.

She hammered 22 runs in one over off Saika Ishaque, featuring four boundaries and a six.
Hayley Matthews wasn’t spared either, conceding two fours and a six in quick succession.

With DC at 60 for no loss, the game seemed done and dusted. But cricket isn’t that simple.

Mumbai’s Fightback: A Match That Swung Both Ways

Just when DC looked comfortable, MI struck back. The middle-order found it tough to navigate the chase as Mumbai clawed their way back into the contest.

Alice Capsey (16), Annabel Sutherland (13), and Sarah Bryce (21) got starts but couldn’t convert them into match-winning contributions.
MI’s spinners tightened the grip, and suddenly, DC needed 21 runs off the last 12 balls with four wickets in hand.

It was anyone’s game at that point.

Niki Prasad’s Nerve, Radha Yadav’s Big Blow, and the Last-Ball Drama

With the pressure mounting, Niki Prasad played a crucial role, keeping DC in the contest with a composed 35.

She smashed a vital four but was dismissed on the fifth ball of the penultimate over.
Radha Yadav (9 not out) struck a six to ease the pressure, bringing the equation down further.

That left Arundhati Reddy with the task of getting two runs off the final ball. She made no mistake, guiding DC home in a thriller.