WPL 2025: Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals Match Preview

The wait is over, Capitals fans! We’re all set to light up the Women's Premier League 2025 with a blockbuster opening clash against the defending champions, Mumbai Indians. We kick off our season opener at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara on 15th February from 7:30 PM onwards.

With star power, fresh signings, and fierce rivalries on display, this is going to be a contest you don't want to miss.

HEAD-TO-HEAD: A Rivalry Renewed

Mumbai may have edged us in past battles, winning three of five encounters, but we enter this match with renewed vigour and the aim to set records straight. Every game between us has been a nail-biter, and we’re ready to settle the score this season.

PLAYERS TO WATCH OUT FOR

Meg Lanning: The GOAT of women’s cricket, our captain fantastic, is back to lead from the front. With her ice-cool composure and clutch performances, she’s ready to take charge. She is just 24 runs away from completing 700 runs in WPL, which showcases her consistency

Shafali Verma: Explosive, fearless, and ready to take on any bowler—Shafali can tear apart any attack within the powerplay. If she gets going, Mumbai better brace for impact!

Marizanne Kapp: Whether with the bat or the ball, Kapp is our X-factor. Her fiery pace and match-winning knocks make her a game-changer on any given day.

NEW SIGNINGS OF WPL 2025

N Sree Charani: Our most expensive buy at ₹55 lakh, this all-rounder is here to make a statement.

Sarah Bryce: The Scottish wicketkeeper-batter brings stability and firepower to our middle order.

Nandini Kashyap: She is young, fearless, and ready to shine on the big stage.

Niki Prasad: Make way for the future star of Indian cricket and the current U19 Women's T20 World Cup 2025-winning captain, Niki Prasad.

KEY PLAYER BATTLES

Meg Lanning vs Harmanpreet Kaur
Two captains, two legendary finishers and one epic showdown. Expect a masterclass from these titans, who are absolute beasts at the top of the order. But not only will their bat do the talking, but also their acute leadership skills.

Shafali Verma vs Mumbai’s New-Ball Attack
Mumbai have a few arsenal in their bowling attack which is sure to worry the best, but we all know, that if Shafali finds her rhythm early, Mumbai will be chasing leather all over the park. She is known for her consistency and aggression, and we are waiting to see her unleash that on Saturday.

Marizanne Kapp vs Mumbai’s Middle Order
Kapp loves the big occasions and has been an absolute asset for the Capitals. She’ll be gunning to dismantle Mumbai’s dangerous middle order with her lethal bowling.

DELHI CAPITALS FULL SQUAD

Meg Lanning (C), Alice Capsey, Sarah Bryce, Annabel Sutherland, Minnu Mani, Shafali Verma, Arundhati Reddy, N Charani, Shikha Pandey, Jemimah Rodrigues, Nandini Kashyap, Sneha Deepthi, Jess Jonassen, Niki Prasad, Taniyaa Bhatia, Marchizanne Kapp, Radha Yadav, Titas Sadhu