Sat Feb 15 19:18:55 UTC 2025: ## Delhi Capitals Edge Out Mumbai Indians in Thrilling WPL Encounter

**Vadodara:** Delhi Capitals (DC) snatched a thrilling two-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians (MI) in a nail-biting finish to their Women’s Premier League (WPL) season opener at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara. The match, a rematch of the 2023 final, saw a captivating contest decided on the final ball.

MI, missing fast-bowling all-rounder Pooja Vastrakar due to injury, posted a competitive 164 after a shaky start. Harmanpreet Kaur top-scored with 42, while Nat Sciver-Brunt anchored the innings with an unbeaten 80. However, MI suffered regular wickets throughout their innings, hindering their ability to reach a higher total. DC’s bowlers, particularly Shikha Pandey and Annabel Sutherland, kept the pressure on effectively.

DC’s chase was equally dramatic. After losing both openers early, Niki Prasad and Alice Capsey steadied the ship before Capsey’s dismissal triggered a mini-collapse. However, Sarah Bryce’s late blitz, including a crucial six off the penultimate ball, brought DC within touching distance of victory. Ultimately, Arundhati Reddy steered DC home with two runs needed off the last ball, making a daring run to secure the win.

Despite the loss, MI captain Harmanpreet Kaur achieved a personal milestone, becoming only the second Indian woman to reach 8000 T20 runs. DC’s win was further sweetened by the impressive debuts of Sarah Bryce and Niki Prasad. The match, played on the same pitch used in the previous day’s high-scoring encounter, lived up to expectations, proving to be a thrilling spectacle for the fans.

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