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Mumbai Indians defeated Delhi Capitals in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 final to clinch the championship. Mumbai put up a dominant performance, with Nat Sciver-Brunt and Harmanpreet Kaur playing crucial roles.
Nat Sciver’s all-round brilliance and Matthews’ key breakthroughs helped MI-W take control of the match. Delhi struggled to counter MI’s disciplined bowling attack, failing to build strong partnerships. Amelia Kerr’s impactful spell further dented DC’s chase, sealing Mumbai’s victory. With this win, Mumbai continued their dominance in the Women’s Premier League.
Top run-scorers in WPL 2025
The WPL 2025 saw several batters deliver standout performances, with overseas and Indian stars dominating the run charts. Sciver-Brunt emerged as the tournament’s top run-scorer, amassing 523 runs in 10 innings at an impressive average of 65.37 and a strike rate of 152.47. Her consistency and ability to accelerate in crucial moments made her a pillar of Mumbai’s batting lineup.
Ellyse Perry followed closely, scoring 372 runs in just 8 matches, boasting an outstanding average of 93.00 and a strike rate of 148.80. Perry’s ability to anchor the innings and accelerate in the latter half was instrumental in the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)’s campaign. Matthews also had a significant impact, accumulating 307 runs across 10 innings while maintaining a strike rate of 122.80. Her ability to provide explosive starts and contribute all-round skills made her a key player for Mumbai.
Shafali Verma displayed her trademark aggressive batting, scoring 304 runs in 9 matches, with a blistering strike rate of 152.76. Known for her power-hitting, she smashed bowlers all around the park, proving to be a game-changer for Delhi Capitals (DC). Meanwhile, Harmanpreet once again proved her worth as a dependable middle-order batter, scoring 302 runs at a strike rate of 154.87, playing several crucial knocks under pressure.
Most runs in WPL 2025
| Player | Span | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 0 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nat Sciver-Brunt (MI-W) | 2025-2025 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 523 | 80* | 65.37 | 343 | 152.47 | – | 5 | – |
| Ellyse Perry (RCB-W) | 2025-2025 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 372 | 90* | 93.00 | 250 | 148.80 | – | 4 | 1 |
| Hayley Matthews (MI-W) | 2025-2025 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 307 | 77 | 30.70 | 250 | 122.80 | – | 3 | 1 |
| Shafali Verma (DC-W) | 2025-2025 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 304 | 80* | 38.00 | 199 | 152.76 | – | 1 | 1 |
| Harmanpreet Kaur (MI-W) | 2025-2025 | 10 | 10 | 1 | 302 | 66 | 33.55 | 195 | 154.87 | – | 3 | – |
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Top wicket-takers in WPL 2025
The WPL 2025 saw several bowlers deliver exceptional performances, with spinners and all-rounders dominating the wicket charts. Amelia Kerr emerged as the leading wicket-taker, claiming 18 wickets in 10 matches at an impressive average of 15.94 and a strike rate of 12.33. Her best bowling figures of 5/38 made her the only bowler to take a five-wicket haul in the tournament.
Matthews also had a stellar season, picking up 18 wickets while maintaining an economy rate of 8.22. The West Indian all-rounder played a crucial role in Mumbai’s campaign, often breaking partnerships with her off-spin. Jess Jonassen was another standout performer, securing 13 wickets in 8 matches at an average of 18.07. She registered a four-wicket haul (4/31) and proved to be a vital weapon for Delhi.
Among leg-spinners, Georgia Wareham impressed with 12 wickets in 8 matches, showing great control with an economy rate of 8.79. Her best figures of 3/21 highlighted her ability to take crucial breakthroughs. Sciver-Brunt also contributed significantly with the ball, taking 12 wickets while maintaining a tight economy of 7.94.
Most wickets in WPL 2025
| Player | Mat | Inns | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Ave | Econ | SR | 4W | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amelia Kerr (MI-W) | 10 | 10 | 37.0 | 287 | 18 | 5/38 | 15.94 | 7.75 | 12.33 | – | 1 |
| Hayley Matthews (MI-W) | 10 | 10 | 37.2 | 307 | 18 | 3/16 | 17.05 | 8.22 | 12.44 | – | – |
| Jess Jonassen (DC-W) | 8 | 8 | 28.3 | 235 | 13 | 4/31 | 18.07 | 8.24 | 13.15 | 1 | – |
| Georgia Wareham (RCB-W) | 8 | 8 | 29.0 | 255 | 12 | 3/21 | 21.25 | 8.79 | 14.50 | – | – |
| Nat Sciver-Brunt (MI-W) | 10 | 10 | 34.0 | 270 | 12 | 3/18 | 22.50 | 7.94 | 17.00 | – | – |
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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
