The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 has reached its thrilling climax, with Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians set to battle for the championship title. Scheduled for March 15, 2025, at Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai, the high-stakes final will begin at 7:30 PM IST.
For Delhi Capitals, this is a golden opportunity to finally lift the trophy after two heartbreaking runner-up finishes. Mumbai Indians, on the other hand, are looking to reclaim the title and secure their second WPL championship. Both teams wrapped up the league stage with five wins in eight matches, but Delhi earned a direct passage to the final due to a superior net run rate. Mumbai had to take the longer route, overcoming Gujarat Giants in the eliminator with a commanding 47-run victory after posting a mammoth 213-run total.
Interestingly, Delhi Capitals hold the edge over Mumbai Indians this season, having defeated them twice. With both teams stacked with match-winners, here’s a look at the top fantasy picks for the grand finale.
Wicketkeeper:
Yastika Bhatia
The 24-year-old Mumbai Indians wicketkeeper has had an eventful season. Returning from injury, she started cautiously with 11 off 9 balls against Delhi but struggled to find form, managing just 27 runs in four matches. A role switch saw her take on finishing duties for three games before she was reinstated as an opener in the eliminator. Across 27 WPL matches, she has accumulated 498 runs, with her highest score being 57.
Batters:
Meg Lanning
The 32-year-old Delhi Capitals captain is a T20 stalwart. Her WPL 2025 campaign began on a shaky note with scores of 15 and 17, but she soon found her rhythm with a 69 off 49 against UPW. Despite a few low scores, she bounced back with an unbeaten 60 against Mumbai and a brilliant 92 against Gujarat in the final league game. Lanning’s overall WPL tally stands at 939 runs from 26 matches, averaging 40.82.
Shafali Verma
Delhi’s explosive 21-year-old opener made a fiery start with 43 off 18 balls against Mumbai. Though she hit a rough patch, including a golden duck against RCB, she found her groove again with scores of 26, 24, and 44 before smashing an unbeaten 80 off 43 against RCB. In total, she has 861 runs from 26 WPL matches at a striking rate of 164.62.
Harmanpreet Kaur
The Mumbai Indians skipper has once again played a pivotal role, amassing 785 runs from 25 WPL matches at an average of 39.25 and a strike rate of 142.98. This season, she has racked up 236 runs, including vital knocks of 42 off 22 balls in the season opener, half-centuries against RCB and Gujarat, and a stunning 36 off 12 in the eliminator.
All-Rounders:
Jess Jonassen
The experienced all-rounder had a sluggish start, conceding 37 runs without a wicket against RCB, but she roared back with a career-best 4/31 against UPW. A crucial 61-run knock and 1/24 against Gujarat, followed by another 61* against RCB, further solidified her reputation. With 282 runs and 31 wickets from 23 matches, she remains a vital asset for Delhi.
Hayley Matthews
The 26-year-old Mumbai all-rounder has been outstanding this season, tallying 304 runs and 17 wickets. With 755 runs and 40 wickets in 28 WPL games, she has established herself as a consistent match-winner. She played a key role in the eliminator with a 77 off 50 and 3/31, earning the Player of the Match award.
Nat Sciver-Brunt
Mumbai’s star all-rounder has been in sublime touch, averaging 70.42 with the bat while maintaining a strike rate of 156.50. In 28 WPL matches, she has amassed 997 runs and claimed 29 wickets. Her standout performances this season include 80*, 57, 75*, and 69 with the bat and a best bowling return of 3/18. She was once again instrumental in the eliminator, scoring 77 and picking up 1/31.
Amelia Kerr
The 24-year-old Kiwi all-rounder has struggled with the bat this season, crossing double digits just thrice (19, 17, 10). However, she has been a force with the ball, scalping 17 wickets in 9 games. Her standout spells of 5/38 and 3/34 underlines her impact. In the eliminator, she delivered 2/28, further proving her worth.
Annabel Sutherland
The 23-year-old Australian all-rounder has been a game-changer for Delhi. She started strong with a 13 off 10 and 3/34 against Mumbai, followed by a match-winning 41* and 2/26 against UPW. Despite a brief dip, she bounced back with figures of 2/20 against Gujarat and 1/21 against Mumbai. Across 16 WPL matches, she has managed 148 runs and 12 wickets.
Marizanne Kapp
A pillar of Delhi’s lineup, Kapp has been exceptional with both bat and ball. She kicked off the season with 29 off 17 and 1/30 against UPW, before delivering back-to-back two-wicket hauls (2/18 and 2/17). She recently claimed 1/18, dismissing Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, and boasts a total of 322 runs and 26 wickets in 23 WPL matches.
Bowler:
Shabnim Ismail
The 36-year-old South African speedster has delivered fiery spells throughout the tournament. From 19 WPL matches, she has picked up 19 wickets at an economy of 6.99, with a best of 3/18. Despite a quiet second half of the season, she remains a lethal option for Mumbai’s bowling attack. In the eliminator, she registered 1/35 against Gujarat.
With match-winners stacked on both sides, the WPL 2025 final promises to be an electrifying contest. Will Delhi Capitals finally break their runner-up curse and claim the title, or will Mumbai Indians rise to the occasion and lift their second trophy? March 15 will reveal all!
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