The Women’s Premier League 2026 saw a commanding performance from Delhi Capitals Women, who defeated Mumbai Indians Women by 7 wickets at Vadodara on January 20. Captain Jemimah Rodrigues led from the front with an unbeaten 51, steering her team home with 6 balls to spare. Shree Charani’s three-wicket haul earlier had kept MI to a modest total despite Nat Sciver-Brunt’s brilliant 65.
For MI, Nat Sciver-Brunt played a lone warrior’s innings, smashing 65 off 45 balls with 6 fours and 2 sixes. Harmanpreet Kaur supported with 41, but Shree Charani’s economical spell of 3 wickets for 33 runs in her 4 overs broke the middle order. DC’s openers Shafali Verma and Lizelle Lee gave a flying start, and Rodrigues finished the job in style.
Match Summary: DC vs MI
Here is the complete match summary of this one-sided affair:
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Mumbai Indians Women Score | 154/5 (20 overs) |
| Delhi Capitals Women Score | 155/3 (19 overs) |
| Match Result | DC won by 7 wickets (6 balls remaining) |
| Best Batting (MI) | Nat Sciver-Brunt – 65* off 45 balls (6 fours, 2 sixes) |
| Best Batting (DC) | Jemimah Rodrigues – 51* off 37 balls (5 fours, 1 six) |
| Best Bowling (MI) | Vaishnavi Sharma – 1/20 in 4 overs (Econ: 5.00) |
| Best Bowling (DC) | Shree Charani – 3/33 in 4 overs (Econ: 8.25) |
| Cricinfo MVP | Shree Charani (DC) – 70.52 pts |
| Player of the Match | Jemimah Rodrigues (DC) |
MI won the toss and elected to bat first at Vadodara. The decision seemed solid initially, but DC’s bowlers had other plans. Marizanne Kapp started with a tight spell, and Shree Charani’s spin proved too tricky for MI’s middle order.
Mumbai Indians Innings: 154/5 in 20 Overs
MI had a terrible start in the powerplay, managing just 23 runs while losing both openers. Sajeevan Sajana fell for 9 when Nandani Sharma clean bowled her in the fourth over. Hayley Matthews followed soon after, trapped by Marizanne Kapp for just 12. Kapp’s opening spell stood out, conceding only 8 runs in 4 overs while picking up Matthews’ wicket.
With MI struggling at 21/2, Nat Sciver-Brunt and captain Harmanpreet Kaur steadied the innings. The pair added 78 runs for the third wicket, taking MI past the 100-run mark in the 14th over. Sciver-Brunt reached her half-century off just 34 balls with 4 fours and 2 sixes, showing her class under pressure.
However, Shree Charani changed the game in the death overs. She dismissed Harmanpreet Kaur for 41 when Lucy Hamilton took a sharp catch. Charani then struck twice more in quick succession, removing Nicola Carey (12) and Amanjot Kaur (3) to finish with impressive figures of 3/33. Sciver-Brunt remained unbeaten on 65, while Sanskriti Gupta’s quick-fire 10 off 5 balls helped MI post a competitive total of 154/5.
DC Chase: 155/3 in 19 Overs
DC’s openers Shafali Verma and Lizelle Lee came out firing. The pair put on 63 runs for the first wicket, with Lee playing the aggressor. She smashed 7 fours and a six during her 46 off 28 balls, striking at over 164. Shafali contributed 29 off 24 balls with 6 boundaries before Vaishnavi Sharma bowled her in the 8th over.
Lizelle Lee fell shortly after for 46, stumped by Rahila Firdous off Amanjot Kaur’s bowling. Laura Wolvaardt couldn’t get going and made 17 off 19 balls before a sharp run out by Nat Sciver-Brunt sent her back. At 118/3 in the 17th over, DC still needed 37 runs with plenty of overs in hand.
Captain Jemimah Rodrigues took charge and played a calm yet positive innings. She reached her fifty off 36 balls with 5 fours and a six. With Marizanne Kapp providing solid support at the other end, scoring a brisk 10 off 6 balls, DC cruised to victory with an over to spare. Rodrigues finished unbeaten on 51, her knock earning her the Player of the Match award.
Key Highlight: Player of the Match – Jemimah Rodrigues Leads From The Front
The DC captain played a match-winning knock under pressure:
With the bat: 51* off 37 balls (5 fours, 1 six), strike rate of 137.83
Rodrigues walked in when DC were 84/2 and controlled the chase perfectly. She rotated strike well and found boundaries when needed. Her composure in the run chase showed why she captains this team. When wickets fell around her, she stayed focused and guided DC home without any panic.
Conclusion: What This Result Means
DC Women added 2 more points to their tally with this comfortable win. Their bowling attack, led by Shree Charani’s three-wicket haul, restricted MI to a below-par total. The opening partnership between Shafali Verma and Lizelle Lee set the foundation, and Rodrigues finished the job.
MI Women will need to address their top-order batting woes. Losing both openers cheaply in the powerplay put too much pressure on the middle order. Despite Sciver-Brunt’s best efforts, 154 proved insufficient against DC’s batting depth. MI must find quick solutions before their next game.
