Mumbai Indians celebrated in style as they clinched the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 title, defeating Delhi Capitals by eight runs in a thrilling final at the Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai. This victory marked MI’s second WPL title, making them the only team to lift the trophy twice.
Captain Harmanpreet Kaur, who played a match-winning knock of 66 off 44 balls, was overjoyed as she hugged team owner Nita Ambani after the win. The celebrations continued as Nat Sciver-Brunt, who successfully defended 14 runs in the final over, also received a heartfelt hug from Ambani.
On the other side, Delhi Capitals’ camp was filled with heartbreak with South African all-rounder Marizanne Kapp seen in tears following the loss. Meg Lanning and Delhi Capitals, suffered their third straight defeat in a WPL final. Despite topping the league table and earning a direct entry into the final each year, Delhi failed to break the jinx.
Mumbai Indians make history after winning WPL 2025
Mumbai Indians became the first team in WPL history to win two title, while Meg Lanning’s Delhi Capitals have now lost three consecutive finals in the first three seasons of the WPL.
After winning the final Harmanpreet Kaur said, “It (this win) means a lot. First season, we tried to do everything right. When we met this season, we discussed how things did not go right (last season). We wanted to keep things simple and as a team, we did that. Really happy we got support from the support staff, and really happy the way we played.”
She also credited her team’s cohesiveness and never-say-die attitude for winning the WPL 2025 trophy. Kaur added,“It was a great team effort. I would like to congratulate Delhi team, it was not easy for us. At the end of the day, you feel happy, really happy with the way we played. We fought till the last ball, all about being there and doing the right things again and again,”
