Delhi Capitals Women vs Mumbai Indians Women, 13th Match, Women's Premier League 2026 - Live Cricket Score, Commentary

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Jemimah Rodrigues | Player of the Match and DC-W captain: Yeah, I think today was a very important game for us. Firstly, I think I would like to share this award with Kappy, I asked them if we can do that, they said no, because the way she bowled in the powerplay to bowl that spell, I think that got us in the game and gave us the momentum. But yeah, I'm very, very proud of the way the team played, in the partnership, Shafali and Lizelle had at the start on this pitch, put a lot of pressure on them. But yeah, really happy. (on Kapp) I mean, that's one of the best spells I saw her bowl, but I mean, she's a legend of the game. The thing I love about her is she's so clear about her plans. And at the same time, she just wants to keep getting better and win it for the team. So yeah, even when she came in, actually I told her that the partnership we had was very crucial, but what set us up was the running between the wickets that she did with me. I think the intent we showed really got those doubles off a good ball and then we kept hitting those one odd boundary but I think that really set the tone. (on her taking the team over the line) Yeah, 100%. I think I have had a few conversations with a few of the people I trust and they told me that just give yourself some time initially. And to be honest, this pitch, I've played a lot in such pitches growing up. So I know how it works. I know if I give myself, get past those 10 balls for me and stay calm. So having clarity in that of giving myself those 10 balls and then looking what to do, because once you're set, it's easier to score here. So I think that really helped me. (on assessing the conditions well) Yeah, I think we did assess the conditions well. I knew anything under 160 was a fighting score, but we still needed to have those partnerships. We spoke about it, how, you know, the set batter has to go through, build partnerships, run well between the wickets and as straight as possible initially. And then when it matters, when we need the risk, we can go take it. I learnt a little bit from Nat and Harman also, how they played because they got themselves in and then they accelerated. So that helped too.

Lizelle Lee: Yeah, look, it's not one of the easiest wickets to play on, but I feel we probably got away a little bit with the new-ball, which really helped us. But I think our bowlers did extremely well to bowl the way they did and restrict them to that score. (on her dismissal) Look, it was a great take from her, to take the stumps from there I think that was brilliant and credit to her for doing that. But, yeah, that's all I'm going to say about that. I want to stop there. (on her stand with Shafali) Yeah, look, I think we're communicating really well at what we want to do. And we have really good plans. I think very basic plans. And I think tonight is just one of those nights where it really clicked. And, yeah, I think we've batted really well together. And just good from Jemi to get a really good score for us there and Kappy finishing it off. (on helping Jemimah) Yeah, definitely. Look, I think there's a lot of stress and stuff that goes with being captain. So I think if everybody can just do their part and pull their weight, that helps her a big deal. (on the points table being tight) Yeah, look, we just have to make sure we play every game to the best of our abilities going forward. And, yeah, look, cricket is cricket. We don't know what's going to happen, but I feel if we can do our best, you never know.

Harmanpreet Kaur | MI-W captain: Yeah, I think, we were 20 runs short by bat, and even in the powerplay, we were not able to execute even with the bat and ball. I think that is something which is really bothering us throughout this tournament. And I think we need to really, you know, push ourselves when we are batting in the powerplay and when we are bowling in the powerplay. (so many different opening combinations) Yeah, I mean, before starting the tournament, we've been struggling with the injuries because first few, few matches Hayley was not there and then now Kamalini got injured. So I think that is the reason we had to keep trying our opening pair, but yeah, it's not an excuse, but whoever is batting there, we have to take the responsibility and you know, bat well for the team. (on Vaishnavi) Yeah, she's been great. She's the one who took the first wicket in the game because we bowled really bad in the powerplay, but after that, you know, she coming in and taking Shafali's wicket was something a very turning point and yeah, she bowled really well and I think as a bowling unit, we need to, you know, see the areas we bowled today and I think she was great with Amanjot. (on their next games) Definitely, we played really well in the past three seasons and this season I think, you know, we're working really hard. Unfortunately, things are not going in our way. Injuries is something which is been really, you know, bothering us, but hopefully, you know, the next two games are important and we'll go with the positive mindset and 100% over there.

This is the first time that MI-W have lost four games in the league phase in WPL.

DC-W run-chase
Overs 1-6: 57/0 at 9.5 RPO
Overs 7-15: 55/2 at 6.11 RPO
Overs 16-19: 43/1 at 10.75 RPO

MI-W in WPL
Batting first: Eight wins in 17 matches (Win%: 47.06%)
Batting second: 14 wins in 18 matches (Win%: 77.77%)

22:59 Local Time, 17:29 GMT, 22:59 IST: Celebrations in the DC-W camp. No chasing worries tonight. The calm and cool skipper of their side - Jemimah Rodrigues has taken her side home. Shafali and Lizelle Lee again gave the side a good platform with an attacking opening stand. Once Shafali got out, the momentum slowed and it got tight after Lee fell. Still DC-W found the boundaries when needed and Jemi was proactive between the wickets too. Risks were taken at the right times and it came off. MI-W though fielded poorly and in the end they were probably 15 short. Stay tuned for the post-match stuff...

Jemimah Rodrigues has a passionate chat with Marizanne Kapp. 14 off 12. NSB to continue.

A sub on for Sajana.