
New Delhi: Delhi Capitals (DC) and Mumbai Indians (MI) are set to clash in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 final at Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai, on Saturday, March 15. This will be DC’s third consecutive WPL final, and Meg Lanning’s squad will be eager to claim their first-ever WPL title.
WPL 2025 Final: A Rematch of the Inaugural Season
This season’s final brings back memories of the inaugural WPL season, where Harmanpreet Kaur’s Mumbai Indians defeated Delhi Capitals to lift the first-ever WPL trophy. Meanwhile, the 2024 edition saw Smriti Mandhana’s Royal Challengers Bengaluru claim the title.
Delhi Capitals’ road to the final:
- DC dominated the league stage, securing a direct spot in the final after finishing at the top of the points table.
Mumbai Indians’ road to the final:
- MI had to take the longer route, securing their final berth by defeating Gujarat Giants by 47 runs in the Eliminator match.
DC’s Dominance Over MI in WPL 2025
Delhi Capitals have had the upper hand against Mumbai Indians this season, winning both league-stage encounters:
- First match: DC won by two wickets.
- Second match: DC crushed MI by nine wickets.
WPL 2025 Final: Match Details
Date: Saturday, March 15, 2025
Time: 08:00 PM IST (Toss at 07:30 PM IST)
Venue: Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai
Where to Watch the WPL 2025 Final?
TV Broadcast in India: Star Sports Network
Live Streaming: JioCinema & Hotstar (app and website)
Predicted Playing XI for WPL 2025 Final
Mumbai Indians Women (MI) - Predicted XI
- Hayley Matthews
- Amelia Kerr
- Nat Sciver-Brunt
- Harmanpreet Kaur (C)
- Amanjot Kaur
- Yastika Bhatia (Wk)
- Sajeevan Sajana
- G Kamalini
- Sanskriti Gupta
- Shabnim Ismail
- Saika Ishaque
Delhi Capitals Women (DC) - Predicted XI
- Meg Lanning (C)
- Shafali Verma
- Jess Jonassen
- Jemimah Rodrigues
- Annabel Sutherland
- Marizanne Kapp
- Sarah Bryce (Wk)
- Niki Prasad
- Minnu Mani
- Shikha Pandey
- Titas Sadhu/N Charani
Mumbai Weather Report for WPL Final
According to AccuWeather, conditions in Mumbai will be clear for the WPL 2025 final. There is no chance of rain, and temperatures will range between 32°C during the day and 28°C in the evening.
Brabourne Stadium Pitch Report
- The pitch at Brabourne Stadium is known to be batting-friendly, offering a flat surface that favors high scores.
- In WPL 2025, teams batting first have won all three matches at this venue.
- The toss could play a crucial role, with captains likely to prefer setting a target.
Head-to-Head: Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians
Overall Matches in WPL: 7
DC Wins: 4
MI Wins: 3
With Delhi Capitals holding a slight edge over Mumbai Indians, the WPL 2025 final promises to be an exciting battle between two of the strongest teams in the tournament. Will Meg Lanning finally lead DC to their maiden title, or will Harmanpreet Kaur’s MI claim their second championship?