Epic 7-Wicket Triumph: Delhi Capitals Women Dominate Mumbai Indians Women in 13th Match of Women’s Premier League 2026 – Full Recap, Highlights & Expert Analysis

Delhi Capitals Women vs Mumbai Indians Women 13th Match Women’s Premier League 2026 turned out to be a gripping encounter that had cricket fans on the edge of their seats. Played at the BCA Stadium in Kotambi, Vadodara on January 20, 2026, this clash saw Delhi Capitals Women rise from the bottom of the table with a stunning 7-wicket win over the defending champions, Mumbai Indians Women. Chasing 155 on a slow, low-bouncing pitch, DC’s captain Jemimah Rodrigues delivered a masterclass with an unbeaten 51, supported by Lizelle Lee’s explosive 46. For MI, Nat Sciver-Brunt’s fighting unbeaten 65 couldn’t prevent their third straight loss, creating a four-way tie for second place in the WPL 2026 points table.

This match wasn’t just about the scores; it highlighted strategic brilliance, individual heroics, and the unpredictable nature of women’s cricket. With Royal Challengers Bengaluru already qualified for the playoffs, the battle for the remaining spots intensified. Could this victory spark Delhi’s resurgence? Or will Mumbai’s slump continue? Let’s break it down step by step, drawing from live commentaries, expert analyses from sites like ESPNcricinfo and Sportstar, and fan reactions on X (formerly Twitter).

As a cricket enthusiast who’s followed the WPL since its inception in 2023, I’ve seen how these high-stakes games can shift seasons. This recap incorporates insights from official WPL sources, player interviews, and statistical breakdowns to give you a comprehensive view. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or new to women’s cricket, this analysis aims to capture the excitement while optimizing for those searching for DCW vs MIW WPL 2026 recap.

Match Summary: Delhi Capitals Women Triumph by 7 Wickets

The 13th match of Women’s Premier League 2026 was a tale of contrasts. Mumbai Indians Women, batting first after losing the toss, struggled early but recovered to post 154/5. Delhi Capitals Women, in response, started explosively and finished clinically, reaching 155/3 in 19 overs. Jemimah Rodrigues was named Player of the Match for her composed knock that steered DC through tricky middle overs.

Here’s a brief scorecard in tabular form for quick reference:

Mumbai Indians Women Innings (154/5 in 20 Overs)

BatterRunsBalls4s6sSR
Sajeevan Sajana9910100.00
Hayley Matthews12152080.00
Nat Sciver-Brunt (not out)654562144.44
Harmanpreet Kaur (c)413370124.24
Nicola Carey121110109.09
Amanjot Kaur3300100.00
Sanskriti Gupta (not out)10501200.00
Extras2
Total154/5207.7 RPO

Fall of Wickets:

  • 21/1 (Sajana, 3.5)
  • 21/2 (Matthews, 4.1)
  • 99/3 (Harmanpreet, 13.5)
  • 130/4 (Carey, 17.1)
  • 134/5 (Amanjot, 17.5)

Bowling (Delhi Capitals Women):

BowlerOMRWECO
Marizanne Kapp40812.00
Lucy Hamilton403609.00
Nandni Sharma403619.00
Shree Charani403338.20
Sneh Rana302709.00
Shafali Verma1014014.00

Delhi Capitals Women Innings (155/3 in 19 Overs)

BatterRunsBalls4s6sSR
Shafali Verma292460120.83
Lizelle Lee (wk)462871164.29
Laura Wolvaardt17190089.47
Jemimah Rodrigues (c) (not out)513751137.84
Marizanne Kapp (not out)10601166.67
Extras2
Total155/3198.16 RPO

Fall of Wickets:

  • 63/1 (Shafali, 7.3)
  • 84/2 (Lee, 10.2)
  • 118/3 (Wolvaardt, 16.1)

Bowling (Mumbai Indians Women):

BowlerOMRWECO
Shabnim Ismail402606.50
Nicola Carey1013013.00
Nat Sciver-Brunt4042010.50
Sanskriti Gupta1013013.00
Amanjot Kaur302117.00
Vaishnavi Sharma402015.00
Hayley Matthews201909.50

The match flow was dramatic: MI’s PowerPlay was abysmal at 23/2, while DC smashed 57/0. Strategic timeouts saw shifts—MI reached 119/3 by the 16th over, but DC pulled back. According to ESPNcricinfo commentary, “Delhi Capitals keep themselves in the reckoning. This win—and especially Rodrigues’ resurgent form—will bode well for Capitals.”

Phase-wise scoring comparison:

PhaseMIW Runs/WicketsRPODCW Runs/WicketsRPO
PowerPlay (1-6)23/23.8357/09.50
Middle (7-15)96/19.6061/26.11
Death (16-20)35/27.0037/19.25

This victory propelled Delhi Capitals Women off the bottom, impacting the WPL 2026 points table significantly. More on that later.

Toss, Pitch Report, and Playing XIs

Delhi Capitals Women won the toss and opted to bowl, a decision that paid dividends on a tricky Vadodara pitch. Jemimah Rodrigues, spotting Harmanpreet Kaur’s wrong call, quickly announced, “We’ll bowl,” as per the Indian Express recap. The BCA Stadium surface, used previously for Gujarat Giants’ low PowerPlay (29/3), was slow, offered low bounce, and gripped for spinners—ideal for chasing.

Pitch report from Sportstar: “Chasing 155 on a slow Vadodara track,” it kept low, favoring disciplined bowling and patient batting. Experts like Charles Dagnall noted the urgency in the first 20 minutes, validating DC’s choice.

Team news added intrigue. Mumbai Indians stuck with their opening pair despite injuries—Vaishnavi Sharma debuted as a left-arm spinner, replacing injured G Kamalini. Delhi relied on Marizanne Kapp’s experience.

Playing XIs

Delhi Capitals Women:

  • Shafali Verma
  • Lizelle Lee (wk)
  • Laura Wolvaardt
  • Jemimah Rodrigues (c)
  • Marizanne Kapp
  • Deeya Yadav
  • Niki Prasad
  • Sneh Rana
  • Lucy Hamilton
  • Shree Charani
  • Nandni Sharma

Mumbai Indians Women:

  • Sajeevan Sajana
  • Hayley Matthews
  • Nat Sciver-Brunt
  • Harmanpreet Kaur (c)
  • Rahila Firdous (wk)
  • Nicola Carey
  • Amanjot Kaur
  • Poonam Khemnar
  • Sanskriti Gupta
  • Shabnim Ismail
  • Vaishnavi Sharma

Strategically, bowling first exploited early movement, as seen with Kapp’s spell. For more on player profiles, check ESPNcricinfo’s Nat Sciver-Brunt page (external link).

Mumbai Indians Innings: Slow Start, Sciver-Brunt Fightback

Mumbai Indians Women’s innings was a rollercoaster, marked by a disastrous PowerPlay, a resilient partnership, and a late collapse. Batting first, they aimed for 170+ but settled for 154/5, which Harmanpreet later called “20 runs short” in her post-match interview.

PowerPlay Struggles

The PowerPlay set a dismal tone: 23/2 at 3.83 RPO. Marizanne Kapp was unplayable, bowling 4 overs for 8/1 with 14 dot balls. She rattled Hayley Matthews’ middle stump for 12 (15 balls). Nandni Sharma dismissed Sajeevan Sajana for 9, knocking over off-stump with seam movement.

As per ESPN commentary: “MI continued to be the worst performing team in that phase.” Fan reactions on X echoed this—@ArjunBhaiOG tweeted pre-match predictions, but MI’s start disappointed. The pitch’s low bounce amplified DC’s attack, with Kapp’s spell hailed as “one of the best” by Jemimah.

Harmanpreet-Sciver Partnership

From 21/2, Nat Sciver-Brunt and Harmanpreet Kaur rebuilt with a 78-run stand. Harmanpreet started slowly (5 off 13) but exploded against spin, hitting two boundaries off Shree Charani, including her trademark inside-out drive.

Sciver-Brunt, fresh from her 11th WPL fifty (joint-most with Meg Lanning), peppered the leg side. She reached 50 off 33 balls with an inside-out six. The pair upped the rate past 6 RPO, accessing square boundaries for singles/twos.

According to Cricbuzz stats, this stand pushed MI to 50 in 9.4 overs and 100 in 13.6. Harmanpreet’s three fours off Shafali Verma turned her into “Harmonster,” as commentators noted.

Middle Overs Acceleration

Middle overs (7-15) yielded 96/1 at 9.60 RPO. Spinners Sneh Rana, Shree Charani, and Nandni couldn’t stem the flow. Sciver-Brunt’s sweeps and pulls dominated, while Harmanpreet found gaps.

A strategic timeout at 47/2 saw acceleration—Sciver-Brunt’s six brought the 50-run stand. None of DC’s spinners stopped the boundaries, with Shafali Verma welcomed with disdain (three fours in the 13th over).

Death Overs Collapse

Death overs (16-20) were restrictive: 35/2 at 7.00 RPO. Shree Charani’s 3/33 shone, dismissing Harmanpreet (holed out to long-on for 41) and delivering a double-wicket 18th over (Carey and Amanjot for 4 runs).

Nandni’s penultimate over conceded 7, but Sanskriti Gupta’s last-ball six off Hamilton pushed MI past 150. Sciver-Brunt ended unbeaten on 65 (45 balls, 6 fours, 2 sixes)—her third fifty of WPL 2026, per Sportskeeda.

Analysis: 154 was 15-20 short, as per Harmanpreet. MI’s PowerPlay woes (worst in WPL 2026) and death overs (24 runs in 18-20) hurt. External link: Cricbuzz’s WPL 2026 points table shows MI’s batting inconsistencies.

Why short? Poor execution in PowerPlay and against spin. Sciver-Brunt’s knock (144.44 SR) was the highlight, equaling Lanning’s record. From X: @CricAddictors praised her “world-class consistency.”

Delhi Capitals Chase: Explosive Start, Tense Middle, Calm Finish

Delhi Capitals Women’s chase was a masterclass in phases—blazing PowerPlay, squeezed middle, and accelerated finish. They needed 155 at 7.75 RPO but made it look comfortable, finishing with an over to spare.

Blazing PowerPlay (57/0)

PowerPlay: 57/0 at 9.50 RPO—a dream start contrasting MI’s 23/2. Shafali Verma (29 off 24, 6 fours) and Lizelle Lee (46 off 28, 7 fours, 1 six) punished loose lines from Carey and Gupta.

The chase began with Shafali’s crisp drive past mid-off. They hit 13 boundaries, collecting three fours each off Carey (2nd over) and Sanskriti (6th). Reduced required rate to 7 RPO.

Sportstar highlights: “DC had the kind of PowerPlay MI can only dream of.” A review in 4.2 upheld Shafali’s not-out, adding drama.

Middle Overs Squeeze

Middle overs (7-15): 61/2 at 6.11 RPO. Boundaries dried for 20 balls post-PowerPlay. Debutant Vaishnavi Sharma (1/20) looped deliveries, dismissing Shafali.

Dramatic 10th over: Lee’s second-ball six, followed by controversial stumping off Amanjot Kaur. Third umpire Ajitesh Argal took multiple replays to rule Lee’s bat in air, foot on line—she trudged off shaking her head.

Rodrigues and Wolvaardt inched forward, trading singles/doubles. Equation: 51 off 36. Wolvaardt run out (17 off 19) via Sciver-Brunt deflection—unlucky.

Per Indian Express: “The boundaries dried up, but Rodrigues was determined.”

Rodrigues Masterclass in Death Overs

Death overs (16-19): 37/1 at 9.25 RPO. Jemimah Rodrigues’ unbeaten 51* (37 balls, 5 fours, 1 six) was pivotal. She scooped, swept, reverse-swept, smacking a six over midwicket off Sciver-Brunt.

Equation shifted from 43 off 30 to 14 off 12. Rodrigues tonked a six over cow corner, then fours in the 18th. Final over vs Sciver-Brunt: Rodrigues four, Kapp six to seal.

Jemimah Rodrigues WPL 2026 highlight: Her maiden fifty as captain. From ESPN: “After four low scores, she stepped up.” X fan @sportskeedacricket: “A knock that made the difference.”

Analysis: DC’s chase showed maturity—aggressive start, patient middle, risky finish. Lee’s dismissal was contentious, but Rodrigues’ composure won it. For internal link, check our previous WPL match recaps on IPL Star blog.

Top Turning Points and Must-See Highlights

This Delhi Capitals Women vs Mumbai Indians Women 13th Match Women’s Premier League 2026 had several game-changers. Here are the top 10 turning points:

  1. Kapp’s PowerPlay Spell (4-0-8-1): Dismantled MI’s top order, setting a low 23/2. Watch the middle-stump rattle on Willow TV highlights.
  2. Harmanpreet-Sciver 78-Run Stand: Rescued MI from 21/2 to 99/3. Harmanpreet’s three fours off Shafali shifted momentum.
  3. Charani’s Big Wicket (Harmanpreet Out): Holed out for 41, breaking the partnership. Key to MI’s middle-order dent.
  4. Sciver-Brunt’s 50 (33 Balls): Her 11th WPL fifty, joint-most. Stylish inside-out six—must-see on YouTube’s last 2 overs highlights.
  5. Charani’s Double-Wicket 18th Over (4 Runs): Dismissed Carey and Amanjot, rocking MI. Restricted death overs.
  6. DC’s PowerPlay Onslaught (57/0): 13 boundaries, flipping pressure. Shafali’s drive and Lee’s six set the tone.
  7. Shafali’s Dismissal (7.3 Overs): Ended openers’ stand, starting middle-overs squeeze.
  8. Lee’s Controversial Stumping (10.2 Overs): Multiple replays confirmed out. She trudged off furious—debated on X as “great take” by Lizelle herself in interview.
  9. Wolvaardt Run-Out (16.1 Overs): Deflection off Sciver-Brunt—slice of misfortune. Equation: 37 off 24.
  10. Rodrigues’ Six and Fours in Death: Tonked six over cow corner, then boundaries to seal. Kapp’s finishing six—fitting end.

Top 5 Highlights

  • Nat Sciver-Brunt’s unbeaten 65*: Peppering leg-side fences (watch on ESPN video).
  • Jemimah Rodrigues’ scoops and sweeps: Staying low on the pitch (Sportstar clip).
  • Kapp’s economical spell: 14 dots (Indian Express analysis).
  • Lee’s explosive 46: 7 fours, 1 six (YouTube final moments).
  • Last-ball six by Gupta: Pushed MI past 150 (Willow TV sixes highlights).

Which moment was your favorite? Share in the comments below!

Player of the Match and Key Performers Analysis

Jemimah Rodrigues earned Player of the Match for her unbeaten 51, dedicating it to Marizanne Kapp. As WPL’s youngest captain (per Instagram), her 2026 form turned after low scores. Stats: 51 (37b, 5×4, 1×6, SR 137.84). Post-match: “I gave myself 10 balls to settle—clarity helped.” Her leadership and running between wickets were crucial.

Nat Sciver-Brunt (MIW All-Rounder)

Unbeaten 65* (45b, 6×4, 2×6, SR 144.44)—her third 50 in WPL 2026. Joint-most WPL fifties (11). Per ESPNcricinfo profile, she’s MI’s backbone, with 1181 WPL runs overall. Despite the loss, her recovery from slow start (finding fielders early) was class. Mini-stats:

WPL 2026 StatValue
Runs219
AverageHigh (unbeaten often)
Fifties3

External: Cricbuzz Nat Sciver-Brunt.

Lizelle Lee (DCW Opener/WK)

46 (28b, 7×4, 1×6, SR 164.29). PowerPlay hero, but controversial dismissal. Interview: “Great take, but yeah…” Partnership with Shafali: 63 in 45 balls. WPL 2026: 213 runs, 2 fifties.

Mini-table:

HighlightDetail
Boundaries30
PowerPlayKey aggressor

Marizanne Kapp (DCW All-Rounder)

Bowling: 4-0-8-1. Batting: 10* (6b, 1×6). “Legend,” per Jemimah. Spell: 14 dots, economy 2.00.

Shree Charani (DCW Bowler)

3/33—dented MI. Double-wicket over pivotal.

Harmanpreet Kaur (MIW Captain)

41 (33b, 7×4). Slow start, then acceleration. But team issues: “PowerPlay bothering us.”

Emerging: Vaishnavi Sharma (1/20 on debut).

Post-Match Interviews: What the Captains and Players Said

Jemimah Rodrigues: “Yeah, I think today was a very important game… I’d like to share this award with Kappy… Her spell got us momentum.” She credited clarity on the pitch, assessing under 160 as chaseable, and learning from Nat/Harman. (From Indian Express.)

Lizelle Lee: “Not the easiest wicket… We got away with the new-ball… On dismissal: Great take, credit to her.” Praised partnerships and helping Jemimah as captain. (Sportstar.)

Harmanpreet Kaur: “We were 20 runs short… PowerPlay execution bothering us… Injuries an issue, but no excuses.” Highlighted Vaishnavi’s wicket as turning point, positive for next games. (Outlook India.)

These quotes reveal DC’s pride and MI’s frustration. Jemimah’s dedication shows team spirit, while Harmanpreet’s honesty addresses ongoing issues.

In-Depth Statistics and Records Broken

Delving into stats (from Cricbuzz, ESPN):

Phase-Wise Comparison (Table Above)

Boundaries: DC 18 fours + 3 sixes (90 boundary runs) vs MI 17 fours + 3 sixes (86).

Dot Balls: MI 35% vs DC 31%.

Extras: 2 each.

Partnership Table

MIW:

  • Sajana/Matthews: 21 (23b)
  • Sciver-Brunt/Harmanpreet: 78 (58b)
  • Sciver-Brunt/Carey: 31 (20b)
  • Etc.

DCW:

  • Shafali/Lee: 63 (45b)
  • Lee/Wolvaardt: 21 (18b)
  • Wolvaardt/Rodrigues: 34 (35b)
  • Rodrigues/Kapp: 37 (17b)

Head-to-Head Update

DC vs MI WPL: MI leads 7-4 now (post this win). Reverse fixture: MI won by 50 runs.

Records: MI’s first 4 league losses in WPL history. Sciver-Brunt = Lanning’s 11 fifties.

WPL 2026 Stats: Sciver-Brunt top run-scorer (219), Charani among top wicket-takers.

WPL 2026 Points Table: How This Result Shakes Things Up

Post-match, a “traffic jam” at 4 points:

RankTeamMWLPTNRR
1RCB Women55010+1.882
2Mumbai Indians Women6244+0.046
3UP Warriorz Women5234-0.483
4Delhi Capitals Women5234-0.586
5Gujarat Giants Women5234-0.864

From ESPNcricinfo: RCB qualified after win vs GG. This result pushed DC up, GG down. NRR crucial—MI’s positive keeps them 2nd despite losses.

Playoff scenarios: Top team to final, 2nd/3rd Eliminator. DC/MI need wins in remaining 2-3 games. Times Now: “How DC and MI can qualify with two wins.” Remaining: DC vs RCB/GG/UPW; MI vs RCB/GG.

DCW vs MIW Head-to-Head and WPL History

Head-to-head (WPL): 11 matches, MI 7 wins, DC 4. This win narrows it. Reverse 2026: MI won by 50 runs (Harman/Sciver tormented DC).

WPL history: MI champions 2023/2025, DC runners-up 2023/2025. 2024: RCB won. This match echoes 2023 final (MI win), but DC’s revenge. Table:

YearMatchesMI WinsDC Wins
2023321
2024211
2025330
2026211

MI’s dominance fading? Injuries (Hayley, Kamalini) key.

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Conclusion: Delhi’s Statement Win and What’s Next

Delhi Capitals Women vs Mumbai Indians Women 13th Match Women’s Premier League 2026 was a statement: DC’s resilience vs MI’s vulnerabilities. Jemimah’s leadership, Kapp’s bowling, Rodrigues’ knock—key takeaways. MI needs PowerPlay fixes; Sciver-Brunt can’t carry alone.

Impact: Playoffs wide open. DC builds momentum; MI risks missing out.

What’s next? DC vs RCB (Jan 22), MI vs GG (Jan 23). Will DC climb? MI recover?

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FAQs: Delhi Capitals Women vs Mumbai Indians Women 13th Match Women’s Premier League 2026

  1. Who won the Delhi Capitals Women vs Mumbai Indians Women 13th Match Women’s Premier League 2026? Delhi Capitals Women beat Mumbai Indians Women by 7 wickets, chasing 155 in 19 overs with an over to spare. Delhi Capitals Women vs Mumbai Indians Women 13th Match Jemimah Rodrigues’ unbeaten 51* sealed a commanding victory on a slow Vadodara pitch.
  2. What is the final score in DCW vs MIW WPL 2026 Match 13? Mumbai Indians Women posted 154/5, powered by Nat Sciver-Brunt’s unbeaten 65*. Delhi Capitals Women vs Mumbai Indians Women 13th Match Delhi Capitals Women reached 155/3, thanks to a blazing 57/0 PowerPlay and Rodrigues’ calm finish.
  3. Who was Player of the Match in WPL 2026 Match 13 between DCW and MIW? Delhi Capitals Women vs Mumbai Indians Women 13th Match Jemimah Rodrigues was named Player of the Match for her match-winning unbeaten 51* (37 balls), her maiden fifty of WPL 2026 as Delhi Capitals captain.
  4. How did Nat Sciver-Brunt perform in the Delhi Capitals Women vs Mumbai Indians Women 13th Match? Delhi Capitals Women vs Mumbai Indians Women 13th Match Nat Sciver-Brunt scored an unbeaten 65* off 45 balls (6 fours, 2 sixes), recording her 11th WPL fifty (joint-most with Meg Lanning) and anchoring MI’s recovery from 21/2.
  5. What were the key WPL 2026 Match 13 highlights? Delhi Capitals Women vs Mumbai Indians Women 13th Match Standout moments included Marizanne Kapp’s spell of 4-0-8-1, DC’s explosive 57-run PowerPlay, Lizelle Lee’s controversial stumping, Shree Charani’s 3/33, and Jemimah Rodrigues’ six to finish the chase.
  6. How did this result affect the WPL 2026 points table? Delhi Capitals Women vs Mumbai Indians Women 13th Match Delhi Capitals Women moved off the bottom, creating a four-team logjam at 4 points (MI, UPW, DCW, GG). RCB Women stayed top with 10 points and already qualified for playoffs.
  7. Why did Delhi Capitals beat Mumbai Indians in this WPL 2026 encounter? Delhi Capitals Women vs Mumbai Indians Women 13th Match A dominant PowerPlay (57/0 vs MI’s 23/2), disciplined bowling led by Kapp and Charani, and Jemimah Rodrigues’ composed chase on a gripping pitch proved decisive.
  8. What was the controversial moment in DCW vs MIW WPL 2026 recap? Lizelle Lee’s stumping dismissal off Amanjot Kaur required multiple replays. Delhi Capitals Women vs Mumbai Indians Women 13th Match The third umpire ruled her foot on the line with bat in the air, sparking debate among fans and commentators.
  9. Who took the most wickets in the 13th Match of Women’s Premier League 2026? Delhi Capitals Women vs Mumbai Indians Women 13th Match Shree Charani led with 3/33 in 4 overs, including a game-changing double-wicket 18th over that restricted Mumbai’s death-overs surge.
  10. What is the updated head-to-head record between DCW and MIW after this match? Delhi Capitals narrowed the gap to 7-4 in Mumbai Indians’ favour across all WPL seasons. Delhi Capitals Women vs Mumbai Indians Women 13th Match This was DC’s first win over MI in WPL 2026 after losing the reverse fixture by 50 runs.

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