MI vs DC WPL 2025/26 Match Report – January 10, 2026
- Mumbai Indians 195 for 4 (Harmanpreet 74*, Sciver-Brunt 70, Nandani 2-26) beat Delhi Capitals 145 (henry 56, Kerr 3-24, Carey 3-37) by 50 runs
- For the second game in a row, MI's openers failed: Kerr fell for a duck while G Kamalini struggled to 16 off 19.
- The Delhi Capitals (DC) suffered a defeat in their opening match of the Women's Premier League (WPL), largely due to a batting collapse.
Mumbai Indians 195 for 4 (Harmanpreet 74*, Sciver-Brunt 70, Nandani 2-26) beat Delhi Capitals 145 (henry 56, Kerr 3-24, Carey 3-37) by 50 runs
Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet lead MI again
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For the second game in a row, MI’s openers failed: Kerr fell for a duck while G Kamalini struggled to 16 off 19. After a scratchy 4 off 15 on Friday night in the season opener, Kerr edged her first legal delivery – an outswinger from Chinelle Henry - behind, as Lizelle Lee completed a diving catch on her second attempt. Kamalini also handed a diving catch to Lee, soon after she smashed Nandani Sharma for consecutive fours down the ground, but the debutant’s riposte earned her a maiden WPL wicket with Kamalini’s thick outside edge.
Delhi Capitals (DC) Batting Struggles in WPL Season Opener
The Delhi Capitals (DC) suffered a defeat in their opening match of the Women’s Premier League (WPL), largely due to a batting collapse. This report details the key moments and contributing factors to their loss, based on information available as of January 10, 2026.
Match Overview & Early Wicket Losses
DC faced difficulties establishing a strong foundation in their innings. the team was missing key player Meg Lanning, who was released prior to the auction.Shafali Verma and Laura Wolvaardt were both dismissed early,falling to the bowling of Clarey Carey. The loss of four wickets within the powerplay – a first for DC in the WPL – significantly hampered their progress. Jemimah Rodrigues also fell during this period,caught off the bowling of Shabnim ismail.
Middle Order Resistance and Late Collapse
Despite the early setbacks, DC attempted to rebuild through their middle order. Marizanne Kapp also fell to Carey. Chinelle Henry provided some resistance with a quick-scoring innings, targeting inexperienced bowler Triveni Vasishta and the more experienced Sophie Devine.
Chinelle Henry’s Innings & Final Stages
Henry reached her second WPL fifty, scoring 56 runs. Tho, her dismissal triggered a rapid decline in DC’s innings. The team lost their remaining wickets quickly, adding only 12 runs after Henry’s departure, ultimately falling short of their target.
Latest Verified Status (as of January 10, 2026): This report reflects the events of the match as initially reported. No further updates or significant developments regarding this specific match outcome have been confirmed as of this date. The Women’s Premier League official website remains the primary source for ongoing tournament information.