Mumbai Indians' winning streak is yet to be broken. Many assumed that Delhi would trouble them but Harmanpreet Kaur's team dominated & destroyed Meg Lanning's highflying Delhi at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai. Saika Ishaque, Issy Wong, and Hayley Matthews' spells were too hot to handle for Delhi's batters. Skipper Meg Lanning once again played an important inning & Jemimah complimented her really well but Mumbai's bowlers were too perfect for them. Delhi Capitals faced their first loss as Mumbai Indians continue their winning streak in the WPL 2023.
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WPL 2023: Mumbai Indians vs Delhi capitals Match Report
Delhi Capitals' Batting:
Delhi skipper Meg Lanning won the toss & decided to Bat first. Delhi's Batters' performances were really good in the first two matches but they failed to get a positive start in this match. Saika Ishaque strikes early as Shafali Verma departed for only 2 runs. Alice Capsey & Marizanne Kapp also struggled to make an impact and returned to the dugout without contributing too much. Meg planning scored 43 runs in 41 deliveries, a fighting knock from the Delhi Skipper but eventually, she lost her wicket to Saika Ishaque. Jemimah Rodrigues scored 25 runs but Saika Ishaque claimed her wicket as well. Issy Wong also scalped 3 wickets alongside Hayley Matthews as Delhi bowled out for only 105 runs.
Mumbai Indians' Chase:
Mumbai got a brilliant start as Yastika Bhatia & Hayley Matthews showed positive intent. Yastika scored 41 runs in 32 deliveries including 8 fours while Hayley scored 32 runs with the help of 6 fours. Tara Norris & Alice Capsey took their wickets but it was too late for a comeback. Nat Sciver-Brunt & the skipper Harmanpreet Kaur remained not out & won the match for Mumbai Indians by 8 wickets & 8 overs to spare. Mumbai continued their winning streak while Delhi face their first loss of the WPL 2023.