The stage is set for an electrifying finale as Delhi Capitals Women (DCW) and Mumbai Indians Women (MIW) lock horns in the WPL 2025 final at Mumbai’s Brabourne Stadium on March 15. With both teams boasting star-studded lineups and a history of nail-biting encounters, this promises to be a battle for the ages. Let’s break down the key factors that could decide cricket’s newest champion.

Match Info:

• Match: DCW vs MIW, Final, Women’s Premier League 2025
• Date: Saturday, March 15, 2025
• Time: 11:00 PM
• Venue: Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai

Team Form & Performance:

Delhi Capitals Women – Recent Matches:

• March 07, 2025: Lost to Gujarat Giants by 5 wickets
• March 01, 2025: Beat RCB Women by 9 wickets
• February 28, 2025: Beat MI Women by 9 wickets
• February 25, 2025: Beat Gujarat Giants by 6 wickets
• February 22, 2025: Lost to UP Warriorz by 33 runs

Form: L W W W L

Under Harmanpreet Kaur’s fearless leadership, MIW clawed their way to the final with a gritty Eliminator win over GG. Their campaign has been a rollercoaster—highlighted by standout performances from Hayley Matthews (both with bat and ball) and Nat Sciver-Brunt’s clutch hitting. The fiery pace of Shabnim Ismail and spin duo Amelia Kerr and Saika Ishaque make MIW’s attack versatile. Yet, inconsistency against top teams (like their 11-run loss to RCB) remains a concern.

Mumbai Indians Women – Recent Matches:

• March 13, 2025 (Eliminator): Beat Gujarat Giants by 47 runs
• March 11, 2025: Lost to RCB Women by 11 runs
• March 10, 2025: Beat Gujarat Giants by 9 runs
• March 06, 2025: Beat UP Warriorz by 6 wickets
• February 28, 2025: Lost to DC Women by 9 wickets

Form: L W W L W

Under Harmanpreet Kaur’s fearless leadership, MIW clawed their way to the final with a gritty Eliminator win over GG. Their campaign has been a rollercoaster—highlighted by standout performances from Hayley Matthews (both with bat and ball) and Nat Sciver-Brunt’s clutch hitting. The fiery pace of Shabnim Ismail and spin duo Amelia Kerr and Saika Ishaque make MIW’s attack versatile. Yet, inconsistency against top teams (like their 11-run loss to RCB) remains a concern.

Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches):

• February 28, 2025: DCW won by 9 wickets
• WPL 2024: DCW won by 2 wickets
• WPL 2024: DCW won by 29 runs
• WPL 2023: MIW won by 4 wickets
• WPL 2023: MIW won by 7 wickets

DCW holds a slight mental advantage, winning 3 of the last 5 encounters, including a recent 9-wicket thrashing of MIW. However, MIW’s triumphs in high-pressure moments (e.g., their 4-wicket win in 2023) prove they thrive when stakes are highest. The final could hinge on which team handles pressure better.

Prediction: Why DCW Might Edge It

While MIW’s X-factor players (Matthews, Sciver-Brunt) are match-winners, DCW’s balanced roster and recent dominance in head-to-head clashes give them a slight edge. Lanning’s tactical acumen, combined with their deep batting order and varied bowling attack, makes Delhi Capitals Women our pick to lift the trophy.

Final Verdict: Delhi Capitals Women to win by 15-20 runs or 2 wickets in a last-over thriller.

Don’t miss this epic showdown—tune in on March 15 at 11 PM IST!

Key Stats Alert:

• DCW’s top order averages 45+ runs in powerplays this season.
• MIW’s spinners have taken 65% of their wickets in middle overs.
• The team batting second has won 4 of the last 5 finals in T20 leagues in India.

The stage is set for a high-stakes showdown as the Mumbai Indians Women (MIW) lock horns with the Gujarat Giants Women (GGTW) in the Eliminator of the Women’s Premier League 2025. With a spot in the final on the line, both teams will bring their A-game to Mumbai’s Brabourne Stadium on March 13. Here’s a detailed breakdown of what to expect:

Match Details

• Match: MIW vs GGTW, Eliminator, Women’s Premier League 2025
• Date: Thursday, March 13, 2025
• Time: 11:00 PM IST
• Venue: Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai

Mumbai Indians Women Squad Playing:

Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Akshita Maheshwari, Amandeep Kaur, Amanjot Kaur, Amelia Kerr, Chloe Tryon, Hayley Matthews, Jintimani Kalita, Keerthana Balakrishnan, Nadine de Klerk, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Sajeevan Sajana, Sanskriti Gupta, G Kamalini, Yastika Bhatia, Saika Ishaque, Shabnim Ismail, Parunika Sisodia

Gujarat Giants Women Squad Playing:

Bharti Fulmali, Laura Wolvaardt, Phoebe Litchfield, Simran Shaikh, Ashleigh Gardner, Danielle Gibson, Dayalan Hemalatha, Deandra Dottin, Harleen Deol, Beth Mooney (c), Kashvee Gautam, Mannat Kashyap, Meghna Singh, Prakashika Naik, Priya Mishra, Shabnam Md Shakil, Sayali Satghare, Tanuja Kanwar

Recent Performance

MI Women:W L W W L

• March 11, 2025, 20th Match, MI Women vs RCB Women
  RCB Women won by 11 runs
• March 10, 2025, 19th Match, MI Women vs GG Women
  MI Women won by 9 runs
• March 06, 2025, 16th Match, MI Women vs UPW Women
  MI Women won by 6 wickets (with 9 balls remaining)
• February 28, 2025, 13th Match, MI Women vs DC Women
  DC Women won by 9 wickets (with 33 balls remaining)
• February 26, 2025, 11th Match, MI Women vs UPW Women
  MI Women won by 8 wickets (with 18 balls remaining)

GG Women:L W W W L

• March 10, 2025, 19th Match, GG Women vs MI Women
  MI Women won by 9 runs
• March 07, 2025, 17th Match, GG Women vs DC Women
  GG Women won by 5 wickets (with 3 balls remaining)
• March 03, 2025, 15th Match, GG Women vs UPW Women
  GG Women won by 81 runs
• February 27, 2025, 12th Match, GG Women vs RCB Women
  GG Women won by 6 wickets (with 21 balls remaining)
• February 25, 2025, 10th Match, GG Women vs DC Women
  DC Women won by 6 wickets (with 29 balls remaining)

Head to head Last 5 Matches

• MI Women won by 9 runs
• MI Women won by 5 wickets (with 23 balls remaining)
• MI Women won by 7 wickets (with 1 ball remaining)
• MI Women won by 5 wickets (with 11 balls remaining)
• MI Women won by 55 runs

Prediction

While GG Women have improved significantly, MI’s playoff experience and historical dominance make them favorites. Expect a tightly contested match, but Mumbai Indians Women to clinch a 15-20 run victory (or 3-wicket win if chasing), banking on their all-round depth and big-match temperament.

Key Factor: The team winning the toss might opt to chase, leveraging dew and scoreboard pressure. If GG’s middle order (Hemalatha/Deol) steps up, an upset is possible. But MI’s firepower tilts the scales.

Don’t Miss: A potential Wolvaardt vs Ismail duel in the first six overs – pure pace vs pristine timing! Tune in at 11:00 PM IST for what promises to be a knockout thriller!

Match Details:

• Match: Mumbai Indians Women vs Gujarat Giants Women, 19th Match, Women’s Premier League 2025
• Date: Monday, March 10, 2025
• Time: 11:00 PM IST
• Venue: Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai

Current Standings – Women’s Premier League 2025

Recent Performance

MI Women:W W W L W

• March 06, 2025, 16th Match, MI Women vs UPW Women
  MI Women won by 6 wickets (with 9 balls remaining)
• February 28, 2025, 13th Match, MI Women vs DC Women
  DC Women won by 9 wickets (with 33 balls remaining)
• February 26, 2025, 11th Match, MI Women vs UPW Women
  MI Women won by 8 wickets (with 18 balls remaining)
• February 21, 2025, 7th Match, MI Women vs RCB Women
  MI Women won by 4 wickets (with 1 ball remaining)
• February 18, 2025, 5th Match, MI Women vs GG Women
  MI Women won by 5 wickets (with 23 balls remaining)

Mumbai’s campaign has been marked by resilience. After a heavy loss to Delhi Capitals (DC Women), they bounced back with a clinical chase against UP Warriorz. Their batting depth, led by Harmanpreet Kaur and Hayley Matthews, and the all-round brilliance of Amelia Kerr and Nat Sciver-Brunt, make them formidable.

GG Women: W L L W W

• March 03, 2025, 15th Match, GG Women vs UPW Women
  GG Women won by 81 runs
• February 27, 2025, 12th Match, GG Women vs RCB Women
  GG Women won by 6 wickets (with 21 balls remaining)
• February 25, 2025, 10th Match, GG Women vs DC Women
  DC Women won by 6 wickets (with 29 balls remaining)
• February 18, 2025, 5th Match, GG Women vs MI Women
  MI Women won by 5 wickets (with 23 balls remaining)
• February 16, 2025, 3rd Match, GG Women vs UPW Women
  GG Women won by 6 wickets (with 12 balls remaining)

Gujarat Giants revived their campaign with back-to-back wins, including an 81-run demolition of UP Warriorz. Ashleigh Gardner’s leadership and Beth Mooney’s consistency have been key, but their middle-order fragility remains a concern.

Head to head Last 5 Matches

• MI Women won by 5 wickets (with 23 balls remaining)
• MI Women won by 7 wickets (with 1 ball remaining)
• MI Women won by 5 wickets (with 11 balls remaining)
• MI Women won by 55 runs
• MI Women won by 143 runs

MIW hold a psychological edge, winning all five previous encounters. Their most recent meeting saw Mumbai chase down a target comfortably (5-wicket win with 23 balls remaining). Gujarat’s inability to counter MIW’s all-rounders has been a recurring theme.

Key Players to Watch

MIW:

• Harmanpreet Kaur (c): The skipper’s aggressive batting in middle overs could dictate MIW’s momentum.
• Hayley Matthews: Her powerplay bowling and explosive starts set the tone.
• Nat Sciver-Brunt: A proven match-winner with bat and ball in crunch moments.

GGTW:

• Beth Mooney: The anchor of Gujarat’s innings; her strike rotation is vital.
• Ashleigh Gardner (c): Must deliver with both bat and ball to counter MIW’s firepower.
• Laura Wolvaardt: Her ability to dominate spin in the middle overs could be decisive.

Pitch & Conditions

The Brabourne Stadium surface traditionally favors batters, offering true bounce and pace. Spinners may play a secondary role early on, but dew in the second innings could make gripping the ball tricky. Teams batting first have averaged 160+ this season, making a competitive total crucial.

Tactical Insights

• MIW’s Strength: Depth in all departments. Their trio of Kerr, Sciver-Brunt, and Matthews provides flexibility in both powerplay and death overs.
• GGTW’s Opportunity: Target Mumbai’s middle-order vulnerability post-Harmanpreet. Shabnim Ismail’s pace and Gardner’s off-spin could exploit this.
• X-Factor: Gujarat’s Kashvee Gautam has been economical in the death overs (economy: 6.8). Her battle against MIW’s finishers like Chloe Tryon might tilt the game.

Prediction

MIW to Win (60-40 Advantage)
Mumbai’s historical dominance, balanced squad, and adaptability in chase-friendly conditions give them the edge. However, Gujarat’s recent resurgence and firepower in Mooney-Wolvaardt’s opening partnership could spring a surprise if they post 170+ batting first.

Key Matchup Alert: Hayley Matthews vs Laura Wolvaardt – A duel between two openers who thrive on timing. The winner of this battle might decide the game’s fate.

Expect a high-scoring thriller with MIW clinching a playoff berth, but GGTW’s hunger ensures no room for complacency.