Harmanpreet Kaur’s Masterclass Powers MI Women to Dominant WPL Win Over DC

The Women’s Premier League 2026 clash between Mumbai Indians Women (MIW) and Delhi Capitals Women (DCW) delivered fireworks at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai on January 10, 2026. In what turned out to be a convincing performance, the defending champions Mumbai Indians Women announced themselves with authority, beating Delhi Capitals Women by a commanding 50-run margin. It was a night of power hitting, clinical bowling and strategic excellence — exactly the kind of match that reminds us why we love T20 cricket.

Harmanpreet Kaur’s Masterclass Powers MI Women to a Dominant Win Over DC

Match Summary: MIW vs DCW – WPL Match 3

In front of an enthusiastic crowd under the lights, Delhi Capitals captain Jemimah Rodrigues won the toss and elected to bowl first. That decision may have looked brave on paper, but Mumbai Indians had other plans. Backed by a masterclass in batting from their experienced leaders and incisive bowling, MIW set a huge total and then blew DCW away with the ball.

Final Scoreboard

Mumbai Indians Women: 195/4 in 20 overs
Delhi Capitals Women: 145 all out in 19 overs
Result: MIW won by 50 runs
Player of the Match: Harmanpreet Kaur (MIW)

First Innings: MIW Batting Brilliance

Mumbai Indians Women’s innings was a spectacle from start to finish. After being put into bat, MIW faced early twists but soon seized total control.

Key Batting Performances

Harmanpreet Kaur – 74 off 42*
The MI captain led from the front, playing one of the innings of the season. Her unbeaten 74 was a blend of power and timing, peppered with boundaries and decisive strokes that kept the scoreboard ticking. She was rightly awarded Player of the Match for her explosive yet controlled knock.
Nat Sciver-Brunt – 70 off 46
Alongside Harmanpreet, Sciver-Brunt was phenomenal. Her 70 came at a brisk pace and forged the backbone of the MI total. Together, the duo steadied the innings after initial hiccups and set up a mammoth total that would prove too steep for DCW.

Despite losing a couple of wickets early, MIW never looked in trouble thanks to this explosive partnership that put the match firmly in their hands. Their aggressive approach propelled the team to 195/4 — a massive score in T20 cricket.

Bowling in First Innings

Even during their batting dominance, MIW’s bowlers were already thinking ahead. They had set the tone for complete team dominance right from ball one. They would soon show why they are among the most feared bowling units in the league.

Second Innings: DCW Chase and Collapse

Chasing nearly 200 runs is never easy, and Delhi Capitals Women found themselves under pressure almost immediately.

DCW Key Batting Effort

Chinelle Henry – 56 off 33
Henry was the lone warrior in the Delhi chase. Her quickfire half-century kept hopes alive in the middle overs and looked set to anchor a competitive chase. However, once she departed, the rest of the DCW batting lineup struggled to build meaningful partnerships.

MIW Bowling Attack

Mumbai Indians’ bowling attack was ruthless and relentless:

Nicola Carey – 3/37
Carey was outstanding with the new ball, striking crucial blows early. Her three wickets — including big names like Shafali Verma and Laura Wolvaardt — severely dented DCW’s chase.
Amelia Kerr – 3/24
Kerr backed up Carey with discipline and swing bowling that rattled the DCW middle order. Her figures were pivotal in restricting Delhi to a sub-par total.

From 33/4, DCW never recovered their rhythm. The Delhi batters kept losing partners at regular intervals, and a collapse was inevitable. In the end, they were bundled out for 145 in 19 overs, giving MIW a comfortable 50-run victory.

Top Performers of the Match

Here’s a quick look at those who lit up the game:

Batting

Harmanpreet Kaur (MIW): 74* off 42 – Player of the Match.
Nat Sciver-Brunt (MIW): 70 off 46 – A solid backbone for MI.
Chinelle Henry (DCW): 56 off 33 – A lone fighter in DC’s chase.

Bowling

Nicola Carey (MIW): 3 wickets – Key early breakthroughs.
Amelia Kerr (MIW): 3/24 – Tight and effective bowling.

Conclusion: MIW Statement Win and What It Means

What a night for Mumbai Indians Women! After a setback in their opening match, they bounced back in sensational fashion. Their batting was fearless, their bowling ruthless, and their overall performance clinical.

For Delhi Capitals Women, Chinelle Henry’s fifty was a bright spot, but the lack of support from other batters and an inability to build partnerships cost them dear. The MI bowlers kept the pressure solid from start to finish and DC’s chase never really got going.

This win not only gives MI Women their first victory of the WPL 2026 season but also sends a strong message to the rest of the league — when this MI lineup clicks, they are a devastating force to reckon with. Fans around the world got a taste of elite T20 cricket, and we can’t wait for the next chapter in this thrilling WPL campaign!

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