Cricket-Mumbai Indians clinch second top women's title as Delhi fall at final hurdle again

Mumbai Indians players celebrate with the winning trophy at the end of the Women's Premier League (WPL) Twenty20 final cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals at Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai on March 16, 2025. -- Photo by INDRANIL MUKHERJEE / AFP

MUMBAI (Reuters): Mumbai Indians claimed their second Women's Premier League (WPL) title on Saturday, defeating Delhi Capitals by eight runs, thanks to skipper Harmanpreet Kaur's 66-run knock and an all-round performance from Nat Sciver-Brunt.

Despite qualifying for their third consecutive final, Delhi Capitals faltered in a 150-run chase as Mumbai's bowlers struck at regular intervals in a thrilling contest.