Delhi Capitals (DC) outclassed Mumbai Indians (MI) by seven wickets in the 13th match of the Women’s Premier League 2026 at Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara. Mumbai Indians posted 154/5 in 20 overs after being asked to bat first by Delhi Capitals. After losing two wickets in the powerplay, blazing knocks from Nat Sciver-Brunt and Harmanpreet Kaur helped Mumbai cross the 150-run mark.

Nallapureddy Charani (3/33 in 4 overs) was the most successful bowler for Delhi Capitals, while Marizanne Kapp (1/8 in 4 overs) was the most economical.

In reply, Lizelle Lee and Shafali Verma gave Delhi Capitals a solid start. Jemimah Rodrigues then finished the chase with a blazing unbeaten knock of 51 runs off just 37 balls. Vaishnavi Sharma (1/20 in 4 overs) was the most impressive bowler for Mumbai Indians.

This victory over Mumbai Indians has thrown the points table wide open.

Rodrigues anchors tense chase on slow pitch

Chasing 155 on a slow surface in Vadodara, Delhi found themselves in a difficult situation when Rodrigues came to the crease. She needed 71 runs from 58 balls and had to battle disciplined bowling.

Mumbai’s bowlers reduced the pace of their deliveries, and the pitch stayed low, making strokeplay difficult. Rodrigues and Laura Wolvaardt were forced to rely heavily on singles and doubles.

Despite the conditions, Rodrigues kept finding the gaps. She struck boundaries square of the wicket and behind square to ease the pressure. The target came down to 27 needed from 18 balls.

Rodrigues then placed three more boundaries into open spaces before Marizanne Kapp sealed the chase with a powerful six. Delhi crossed the line with one over remaining.

MI struggle despite Sciver-Brunt’s effort

Earlier, Mumbai once again made a slow start with the bat. Their openers failed to provide momentum, putting pressure on the middle order.

Nat Sciver-Brunt once again carried the innings. She remained unbeaten on 65, while Harmanpreet Kaur added 41 before getting out. Delhi’s Shree Charani was the standout bowler, picking up 3 for 33 at key moments.

Despite Sciver-Brunt’s late acceleration, Mumbai could only manage 154, which turned out to be their lowest total of the season.

Powerplay problems continue for MI

Mumbai persisted with the same opening pair, but their powerplay issues continued. They managed just 23 for 2 in the first six overs, the poorest record in the tournament during that phase.

Delhi’s fast bowlers attacked the stumps and found movement with the new ball. Nandani Sharma dismissed S Sajana in the fourth over, and Marizanne Kapp followed up by knocking back Hayley Matthews’ middle stump.

Sciver-Brunt struggled to find gaps early, while Harmanpreet started slowly with 5 off 13 balls. The scoring rate only improved once spin was introduced.

Harmanpreet and Sciver-Brunt rebuild

Harmanpreet finally found her rhythm against spin. She punished loose deliveries from Shree Charani, including a trademark inside-out drive over cover.

Sciver-Brunt began targeting the leg side and brought up a half-century partnership with a clean inside-out six. The run rate climbed past six runs an over as Mumbai tried to rebuild.

DC strike back at key moments

Just as Harmanpreet looked set for a bigger score, Delhi struck. Shree Charani had her caught at long-on for 41 off 33 balls.

Sciver-Brunt continued to find boundaries and raised her 11th WPL fifty, equalling Meg Lanning for the most in the competition and her third of the season.

However, Delhi tightened the screws late. Charani’s 18th over cost just four runs and included two wickets, halting Mumbai’s momentum. After quiet 18th and 19th overs, Sanskriti Gupta’s last-ball six helped Mumbai reach 154.

DC dominate powerplay in reply

Delhi’s chase began in sharp contrast to Mumbai’s innings. Shafali Verma and Lizelle Lee attacked from the start, punishing loose bowling.

The openers struck freely off Nicola Carey and Sanskriti, hitting three boundaries each in the second and sixth overs. They added more fours in between to take Delhi to 57 in the powerplay, reducing the required run rate to seven an over.

Spin slows DC, but Rodrigues stays calm

Mumbai debutant Vaishnavi Sharma, brought in as a replacement for the injured G Kamalini, bowled with clever loop and width, making it harder for Delhi to hit boundaries. Amanjot Kaur also bowled tightly and removed Lee with a stumping decision that required multiple replays.

The boundaries dried up for 20 balls, and the chase became tense at 51 needed from 36 deliveries. Rodrigues, however, remained calm.

She mixed scoops, sweeps and reverse sweeps while staying low to counter the slow pitch. A clean six over midwicket released some pressure.

One stroke even led to Wolvaardt being run out at the non-striker’s end after a deflection off Sciver-Brunt’s hand. Still, Rodrigues stayed composed and guided Delhi past the line to beat the defending champions.