Men from Delhi Capitals never succeeded. The chance for its women to bring the cup home is excellent. The Delhi team arrived at the final in fine form. Although it and MI had the same number of points, it won the table thanks to a higher net run-rate.
MI had to defeat UP Warriorz in the Eliminator. In their league phase matchup, MI and Capitals had two lopsided victories, the former by eight wickets and the latter by nine.
If Shafali Verma and Lanning are the tournament’s top opening pair (310 runs, average 51.66, strike-rate 141.55), then four of the top five bowlers for the Mumbai Indians are Saika Ishaque (15 wickets), Amelia Kerr (13), Hayley Matthews (13) and Issy Wong (12).
A formidable group of MI all-rounders, led by the magnificent Nat Sciver-Brunt, also includes Kerr and Matthews. Marizanne Kapp, one of the best all-rounders in the world, plays for Capitals.
Additionally, it features the dynamic young all-arounder Alice Capsey. Shikha Pandey, Jess Jonassen, and Kapp have all taken wickets. The final ought to be more competitive than the earlier matches. It is due to the WPL.
