Captain Harmanpreet Kaur’s type is a significant concern as Mumbai Indians would look to finish their illustrious Women’s Premier League (WPL) season by defeating Meg Lanning’s Delhi Capitals within the closing of the inaugural version of the match right here on Sunday.
After the primary three fifties within the match, the Indian skipper was out of shape, and had it not been for Nate Sciver-Brunt’s unbeaten 72 within the Eliminator in opposition to UP Warriors on Friday, the script of the match may have been completely different.
With Harmanpreet scoring solely 14 runs within the Eliminator, issues may have turned dangerous for the Mumbai franchise however fortunately Nat Sciver dropped essentially the most of catches to make a mockery of Warriors’ bowling.
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Aussie legend Meg Lanning, nevertheless, can benefit from Harmanpreet’s poor efficiency with the bat although Delhi Capitals are enjoying in entrance of a partisan crowd on the Brabourne Stadium.
Delhi Capitals, after beginning slowly, slowly moved up the factors desk and ultimately managed to displace Mumbai Indians on the prime, primarily due to the performances of Lanning – the chief of the batting charts – and all-rounder Marizanne Kapp.
Nevertheless, choosing favorites can be futile as each the groups have been ruthless, medical, efficient and unsuccessful at numerous levels within the match.
Delhi and Mumbai registered huge wins in opposition to one another within the group stage and completed with equivalent 12 factors, with solely web run charge separating them on the prime of the desk.
Mumbai Indians first stamped their authority by defeating Delhi Capitals by 9 wickets however later returned the favor by securing an equivalent win.
As per their file on the Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai Indians have the higher hand, having gained all of the three video games thus far, whereas Delhi have two wins and one loss.
With Harmanpreet’s type being a priority, Nat Sciver can step up and play one other mesmerizing knock of hers that noticed the UP Warriors bowlers throughout the park within the Eliminator on Friday.
With the third-highest runs (272), two half-centuries, a exceptional common of 54.40 and 10 wickets in 9 matches, Nat Sciver is likely one of the finest all-rounders on present right here. The England cricketer has produced spectacular performances repeatedly, and it is going to be troublesome for Delhi Capitals to cease the harmful batsman within the closing conflict.
Nat Sciver has been most harmful with the bat within the final 5 overs within the WPL, one thing that UP Warriors came upon on Friday evening when he helped MI add 66 runs within the final 5 overs.
Another Mumbai Indians all-rounder Hayley Mathews (258 runs, 13 wickets in 9 matches) has made a late addition however stays an necessary cog within the staff’s line-up, whereas Yastika Bhatia will once more look to undertake a fearless strategy with the bat.
With two extra wickets, Mumbai’s Saika Ishaq (15) can go previous UPW’s Sophie Ecclestone (16) as the best wicket-taker for the WPL. With the likes of Isabelle Wong (13 wickets) and Amelia Kerr (12), Mumbai Indians will likely be hoping for one more good outing with the ball.
Having lately gained the T20 World Cup in South Africa for a file fifth time, Lanning want to add a maiden WPL trophy to her cupboard. Mumbai Indians cannot pass over the Australian skipper, the WPL’s top-scorer with 310 runs (common 51.66), together with two half-centuries.
Delhi have had their share of ups and downs however Lanning’s captaincy, mixed with an unimaginable all-round present from Marijan Kapp (159 runs, 9 wickets in eight matches) has been the spotlight for them. Ellyse Capsy’s power-hitting may also make a dent within the center overs.
While Delhi will as soon as once more carry again overseas stars to carry out properly, they will even pin their hopes on Indian stars Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma, Shikha Pandey and Radha Yadav.
Squad (from):
Capitals of Delhi: Meg Lanning (c), Jemimah Rodrigues (vc), Shafali Verma, Ellyse Capsy, Radha Yadav, Shikha Pandey, Marijan Kapp, Titas Sadhu, Laura Harris, Tara Norris, Jasia Akhtar, Minnu Mani, Tanya Bhatia (wk), Poonam Yadav , Jess Jonassen, Sneha Deepti, Arundhati Reddy, Aparna Mondal.
Mumbai Indians: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Nat Sciver-Brunt, Amelia Kerr, Pooja Vastrakar, Yastika Bhatia (wk), Heather Graham, Isabelle Wong, Amanjot Kaur, Dhara Gujjar, Saika Ishaque, Hayley Matthews, Chloe Tryon, Humaira Kazi, Komal Zanzad, Priyanka Bala, Sonam Yadav, Neelam Bisht, Jintamani Kalita.
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
