Mumbai Indians will face Delhi Capitals on February 28 [Source: @TheShafaliVerma/X.com]
The stage is set for the Mumbai Indians Women vs Delhi Capitals Women match in WPL 2025 with an exciting clash awaiting at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on February 28. The live-action for fans will begin at 7:30 PM IST.
MI is currently sitting at the top of the points table with 3 wins from 4 matches while DC sits at the second with 3 wins from 5 matches. While they both have been a dominant force this season with their lineups, the upcoming clash promises to be a thriller as both aim to cement their spot for the number one rank on the points table.
DC vs MI Predicted Score Today
Predicted first innings score: 130-140 runs
Predicted second innings score: 140-150 runs
Who Will Win Today’s DC vs MI Match?
Case 1: If Delhi Capitals Bats First
If Delhi Capitals bat first against Mumbai Indians they will look to capitalize on their strong top order, led by skipper Meg Lanning and the explosive Shafali Verma. Jemimah Rodrigues' ability to anchor the innings, combined with the all-around prowess of Marizanne Kapp and Annabel Sutherland, adds depth to their batting lineup.
With Jess Jonassen and Shikha Pandey providing balance, DC will aim to set a competitive total. The pitch at M Chinnaswamy Stadium has favoured high scores this season, making early acceleration crucial for the Capitals.
Case 2: If Mumbai Indians Bats First
If Mumbai Indians bat first, they will rely on their dynamic top order, with Yastika Bhatia and Hayley Matthews setting the tone. The experienced duo of Nat Sciver-Brunt and Harmanpreet Kaur will be crucial in anchoring the innings while accelerating when needed.
Amelia Kerr and Amanjot Kaur add depth to the middle order, ensuring stability and firepower. With Shabnim Ismail leading the pace attack, MI will aim to post a formidable total at the batting-friendly M Chinnaswamy Stadium, where early momentum could dictate the game’s outcome.
DC vs MI Head-to-Head Records In ODIs
Criterion | Delhi Capitals Women | Mumbai Indians Women |
---|---|---|
Matches Played | 6 | 6 |
Matches Won | 3 | 3 |
Matches Lost | 3 | 3 |
Tied | 0 | 0 |
No Result | 0 | 0 |
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore - Pitch Report
The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is renowned for its high-scoring encounters, thanks to its batting-friendly pitches. Bowlers can sometimes get early assists however, batters have previously dominated in the pitch.
So far this season, five out of nine innings at the venue have crossed the 160-run mark, with the average innings total standing at 157.55. With the chasing teams dominating this season, the toss-winning captain will likely choose to bowl first.
Players To Watch Out In DC vs MI
Delhi Capitals
- Annabel Sutherland is a marvellous all-rounder for the Delhi Capitals bagging 7 wickets in her 5 matches. She also garnered 79 runs at a strike rate of 121,54 which demonstrates her ability as a lower-order batter too.
- Marizanne Kapp is a valuable all-rounder for DC's side. She has picked 5 wickets in 4 matches at an economy rate of 6.57. She also boasts a batting strike rate of 125.53, revealing her intent to destroy opponent bowlers.
- Jess Jonassen has been effective for Delhi with the ball this season with 6 scalps at an economy rate of 7.53. She also boasts best-figure of 4-31 revealing her knack for outfoxing batters on both tricky and flat pitches.
Mumbai Indians
- Nat Sciver-Brunt has been in red-hot form, scoring 75* (44) against UPW and 80 (59) against DCW, showcasing her ability to anchor and accelerate. With a strike rate of over 150 in multiple games, she remains a crucial middle-order asset for Mumbai Indians.
- Hayley Matthews' all-around ability adds balance to MI, with her recent 59 (50) against UPW proving her capability to build innings. Though her last two outings were below par, she has the firepower to turn games around in the powerplay.
- MI skipper Harmanpreet Kaur remains a game-changer, delivering a match-winning 50 (38) against RCBW and 42 (22) against DCW. Her aggressive approach stabilizes the middle order, providing crucial momentum.