Mumbai Indians Women Cricket Team

Playing a true captain's knock, Harmanpreet overcame a slow start, tough matchups and a dodgy knee to power MI to a winning total

Despite having MI on the ropes with the ball at one stage, DC couldn't capitalise and succumbed to a narrow 8-run loss

The final presents a big opportunity for two players hoping to find a way back into the national setup in a World Cup year

Delhi Capitals lost the two previous WPL finals while Mumbai Indians won the only one they reached before this season - in 2023

The Giants head coach also spoke about Dottin's unfortunate absence, explaining the series of events that eventually led to her exit from the playing XI

After a slow start in the PowerPlay, Mumbai Indians rode on the Matthews and Sciver-Brunt show to derail Gujarat Giants

The head-to-head is skewed in MI's favour while Gujarat Giants are also sans exposure past the group stages in WPL

As a result of the loss, MI will now face Gujarat Giants in the Eliminator with the winner facing Delhi Capitals in the final

Bharti Fulmali hammered a stunning 25-ball 61 to threaten MI before the defending champions managed to prevail by 9 runs

With Delhi Capitals having played all their games, MI and GG have a chance to usurp from to top spot