Jemimah Rodrigues and skipper Meg Lanning delivered impressive half-centuries as Delhi Capitals triumphed over Mumbai Indians by 29 runs in a highly anticipated Women’s Premier League match held on Tuesday. Opting to bat first, Delhi Capitals set a formidable total of 192/4, with Lanning’s brisk 53 off 38 balls laying a solid foundation.
Further down the order, Jemimah’s blazing 69 not out off 33 balls propelled the team to their commanding total. In response, Mumbai Indians could only manage 163/8, with Jess Jonassen claiming 3/21 and Marizanne Kapp taking 2/37.
Amanjot Kaur emerged as Mumbai’s top scorer with her aggressive 42 off 27 balls. With this victory, Delhi secured their fourth consecutive win, moving two points ahead of Mumbai with a total of eight points from five matches.
Brief Scores: Delhi Capitals Women: 192/4 in 20 overs (Meg Lanning 53, Jemimah Rodrigues 69 not out) defeated Mumbai Indians Women: 163/8 in 20 overs (Amanjot Kaur 42; Jess Jonassen 3/21, Marizanne Kepp 2/37) by 29 runs.
