In MI VS DC WPL 2025 Match 2, Delhi Capitals Upset Mumbai Indians and won the last ball thriller. Delhi Capitals 165/8 (Shafali 43, Prasad 35, Kerr 2-21, Matthews 2-32) beat Mumbai Indians 164 (Sciver-Brunt 80, Harmanpreet 42, Sutherland 3-34, Pandey 2-14) by two wickets.
A pulsating encounter at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara saw Delhi Capitals pull off a last-ball win over Mumbai Indians in the second match of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025. Chasing what seemed a modest 165, DC faced unexpected twists and turns to make for a nail-biting finish.
The match went down to the wire as DC needed two runs off the last ball. Arundhati Reddy’s dive ensured she made her ground, winning it by inches and sending DC fans into raptures.
Mumbai Indians Post A Competitive Score
Mumbai Indians batted first and posted 164, thanks to Nat Sciver-Brunt’s unbeaten 80 off 59 balls with 13 boundaries. The veteran all-rounder anchored the innings while captain Harmanpreet Kaur played a fiery 42 off 22 balls with four boundaries and 3 sixes. But MI lost their way after a strong start, collapsing to 7 for 35 in the latter half of the innings.
DC bowlers were magnificent in the middle and death overs. Annabel Sutherland 3/34 in 3.1 overs and Shikha Pandey 2/14 in four overs, wrecked MI’s middle order, restricting what could have been a bigger total.
Explosive Start and Middle-Order Collapse for DC
Delhi Capitals started the chase in style thanks to Shafali Verma’s 43 off 18 balls wtih 7 fours and 2 sixes. Her aggressive batting helped DC reach 60 in the powerplay. But MI bowlers fought back as DC lost four wickets for 16 runs and found themselves in a precarious situation.
Niki Prasad, making her WPL debut, played a mature 35 off 33 balls, taking DC closer to the target. Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, she kept her cool, hitting a crucial boundary in the final over before being dismissed when DC needed two off two.
MI VS DC Run-Out Controversies Spark Debate
The game saw three run-out decisions, all of which were referred to the third umpire. Two of them went in DC’s favour and left the MI players and fans seething.
- Shikha Pandey’s Run-Out Scare (18th Over):
- A deflected ball off the wicketkeeper led to a direct throw at the stumps.
- The LED bails lit up while Pandey’s bat was still outside the crease but the third umpire ruled her not out, saying both bails had to be completely removed before making the decision.
- Radha Yadav’s Survival (19th Over):
- MI’s appeal for run-out was again denied despite the zing bails lighting up before Yadav’s bat was grounded.
- The third umpire cited WPL’s playing conditions which state that a wicket is considered broken only when at least one bail is completely removed from the stumps.
What Does the Rule Say?
According to Rule 4.2 of the WPL Playing Conditions:
- The moment the LED lights are illuminated is the key factor in determining a run-out.
- However, a wicket is considered broken only when at least one bail is completely removed from the top of the stumps (Clause 29.1).
Harmanpreet Kaur was visibly agitated and went up to the on-field umpires to ask for clarification.
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Mumbai Indians Key Performances
MI (164 All Out In 19.1 Overs)
- Nat Sciver-Brunt – 80*
- Harmanpreet Kaur – 42 (22)
- Yastika Bhatia – 11(9)
- Annabel Sutherland – 3/34
- Shikha Pandey – 2/14
Delhi Capitals Key Performances
MI (165/8 in 20 Overs)
- Shafali Verma – 43 (18)
- Niki Prasad – 35 (33)
- Sarah Bryce – 21 (10)
- Amelia Kerr – 2/22
- Hayley Matthews – 2/31
MI VD DC Result: A Close Win for Delhi Capitals
DC start their WPL 2025 campaign with a win, showing grit in the face of adversity. They pegged back MI’s early dominance to snatch a last-ball win in an action-packed contest.
DC will feel confident going ahead while MI will look to bounce back in their next game.
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Faqs
1. Who won the MI vs DC WPL 2025 Match 2?
DC won by two wickets in a last-ball finish against MI.
2. Who was the top scorer for MI?
Nat Sciver-Brunt 80* (59)
3. What were the run-out controversies?
Two run-outs in the 18th and 19th overs went in DC’s favour and sparked debate over WPL’s playing conditions for LED bails.
4. How did DC win despite losing wickets?
Shafali Verma (43) and Niki Prasad (35) laid the foundation and Arundhati Reddy’s last-ball dive sealed the win.
5. What’s next for MI and DC?
MI will look to bounce back in their next game while DC will try to build on this win.
6. Who is the Player Of The Match In MI and DC Wpl 2025 Match 2?
Niki Prasad 35(33) of Delhi Capitals.
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