The 13th match of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 is set to be a high-voltage clash as Mumbai Indians (MI), the inaugural champions, lock horns with Delhi Capitals (DC), two-time runners-up. The battle unfolds at the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on February 28 at 7:30 PM IST.
Mumbai Indians enter this contest on the back of a commanding victory over UP Warriorz, securing three wins in four games. Their sole defeat came against Delhi Capitals in their season opener. Meanwhile, the Capitals have played five matches, winning three and losing two against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and UP Warriorz.
Squads:
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
Mumbai Indians
Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Akshita Maheshwari, Parunika Sisodia, Amandeep Kaur, Hayley Matthews, Saika Ishaque, Amanjot Kaur, Jintimani Kalita, Sajeevan Sajana, Amelia Kerr, Keerthana Balakrishnan, Sanskriti Gupta, Chloe Tryon, Nadine De Klerk, Shabnim Ismail, G Kamalini, Natalie Sciver-Brunt, Yastika Bhatia
Players to watch out:
Marizanne Kapp
A vital all-rounder for the Capitals, Kapp has amassed 315 runs and scalped 25 wickets in 20 WPL matches. She recently starred with a quickfire 29 off 17 balls and figures of 1/30 against UP Warriorz, followed by an impactful 2/18 against Gujarat Giants (GG).
Shikha Pandey
Pandey was instrumental in Delhi’s triumph over Mumbai Indians, delivering an economical and effective 2/14 in four overs. She also bagged 1/27 against RCB, 2/18 versus GG, and will be eager to continue her momentum.
Yastika Bhatia
Returning from injury, Mumbai’s keeper-batter Yastika Bhatia has had a slow start to the tournament. She managed 11 off 9 against the Capitals and added only 16 more runs across three matches. With Mumbai Indians aiming for a strong batting display, she will be looking to make a bigger impact.
Amelia Kerr
A consistent performer for Mumbai Indians, Kerr has contributed significantly with both bat and ball. She registered impressive spells of 2/23 against Delhi and 2/22 against Gujarat, while also chipping in with useful runs. In Mumbai’s recent match against UP Warriorz, she finished with 1/24.
Pitch:
The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is known as a batting-friendly venue, offering plenty of runs for stroke-makers. Pacers might find some movement early on, but batters generally enjoy the conditions. The average first-innings score stands at 159, and with dew expected later, chasing teams often have the upper hand.
Weather:
The weather in Bengaluru is expected to be clear, with temperatures ranging from 32°C during the day to 19°C at night. Humidity levels will be around 61%, with moderate winds at 21 kph. Some cloud cover is expected, but there’s no threat of rain, ensuring a full game without interruptions.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Sarah Bryce, Meg Lanning, Harmanpreet Kaur, Shafali Verma, Natalie Sciver-Brunt, Annabel Sutherland, Jess Jonassen, Hayley Matthews, Marizanne Kapp, Amelia Kerr, Shabnim Ismail
Match details:
Date: February 28, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Broadcast: Live streaming on Jio Hotstar; Telecast on Star Sports
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