The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 has reached its thrilling climax, with defending champions Mumbai Indians set to take on two-time runners-up Delhi Capitals in a high-stakes final. The Capitals, who have twice come agonizingly close to the title, will be eager to break their streak, while Mumbai aim to secure their second WPL trophy. The much-anticipated showdown is scheduled for March 15, 2025, at Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai, with the action kicking off at 7:30 PM IST.
Both teams finished the group stage with identical records, winning five out of their eight matches. However, Delhi Capitals secured a direct spot in the final due to a superior net run rate, while Mumbai Indians had to go through the eliminator. MI faced Gujarat Giants in the knockout match, delivering a dominant 47-run victory after posting a formidable total of 213. Notably, Delhi holds the upper hand in head-to-head encounters this season, having beaten Mumbai twice.
Squads:
Mumbai Indians
Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Akshita Maheshwari, Amandeep Kaur, Amanjot Kaur, Amelia Kerr, Chloe Tryon, Hayley Matthews, Jintimani Kalita, Keerthana Balakrishnan, Nadine de Klerk, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Sajeevan Sajana, Sanskriti Gupta, G. Kamalini, Yastika Bhatia, Parunika Sisodia, Saika Ishaque, Shabnim Ismail
Delhi Capitals
Meg Lanning (C), Alice Capsey, Sarah Bryce, Annabel Sutherland, Minnu Mani, Shafali Verma, Arundhati Reddy, N Charani, Shikha Pandey, Jemimah Rodrigues, Nandini Kashyap, Sneha Deepthi, Jess Jonassen, Nikki Prasad, Taniyaa Bhatia, Marizanne Kapp, Radha Yadav, Titas Sadhu
Players to watch out:
Amelia Kerr
A key all-rounder for MI, Amelia Kerr has been outstanding this season with the ball in particular. She is the second-highest wicket-taker in the tournament, having picked up 16 wickets from nine matches. Her standout performance came against UP Warriorz, where she claimed a five-wicket haul (5/38). In the eliminator against Gujarat Giants, she continued her impressive form with figures of 2/28.
Harmanpreet Kaur
The Mumbai Indians skipper remains the linchpin of their batting unit. With 236 runs from nine matches at a blistering strike rate of 156.29, she has been a game-changer. Her season best of 54 came against Gujarat Giants in the group stage, and in the Eliminator, she smashed a quickfire 36 off just 12 balls, striking at 300, including four sixes and two boundaries.
Meg Lanning
The ever-reliable Meg Lanning had a slow start to WPL 2025 but found her rhythm with a crucial 69 off 49 balls against UP Warriorz. She followed it up with an unbeaten 60 against Mumbai and a sensational 92 against Gujarat Giants. With 263 runs from eight matches, she currently ranks fifth among the tournament’s leading run-scorers.
Shikha Pandey
Delhi’s pace spearhead, Shikha Pandey, has been one of the most consistent bowlers in WPL 2025. She has delivered in every game, picking up 11 wickets from eight matches. Her best performance came against Mumbai, where she registered an economical 2/14. She has also been effective against other teams, with figures of 1/27 (RCB), 1/39 (UPW), 2/18 (GG), 1/16 (MI), 2/24 (RCB), and 2/31 (GG).
Pitch:
The Brabourne Stadium surface is known for being batting-friendly, with an average first-innings score of 172. While spinners may find some assistance, disciplined bowling will be key to taking wickets. Teams winning the toss often opt to chase.
Weather:
Expect ideal cricketing conditions in Mumbai, with clear skies and a temperature of around 30°C. Winds are expected to blow at 18 km/h, with humidity at 48%. With no rain forecasted, a full game is on the cards.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Yastika Bhatia, Shafali Verma, Meg Lanning, Harmanpreet Kaur, Jess Jonassen, Hayley Matthews, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Amelia Kerr, Annabel Sutherland, Marizanne Kapp, Shabnim Ismail
Match details:
Date – March 15, 2025
Time – 7:30 PM IST
Venue – Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai
Broadcast – Live streaming on Jio Hotstar; TV broadcast on Star Sports
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