MI W vs DC W Live Score: The WPL 2024 is all set to kickstart & the first match will see defending Champions Mumbai Indians lock horns with Delhi Capitals Women. These two are some of the strongest teams in the tournament & both teams would aim to earn points in their first match that can set the tone for the rest of the league.
Looking at both the teams, Mumbai Indians have a strong bowling attack which gives them a slight edge over the team. They also have depth in their batting order which the team will look ahead to use its advantage. Delhi Capitals Women are a strong team & they will aim to put up a good fightback making it a closely fought contest. Which team will win the clash?
MI W vs DC W: TEAMS PREVIEW
Delhi Capitals Preview
Led by the experienced Meg Lanning, Delhi Capitals Women face a stern challenge in their opening fixture. Despite their struggles against Mumbai Indians in the past, they possess a strong batting lineup led by Lanning and Shafali Verma. Marizanne Kapp, Jemimah Rodrigues, and Alice Capsey add depth to the middle order. However, their bowling attack will need to step up to support the batting unit. Shikha Pandey and Marizanne Kapp will spearhead the bowling department, with support from Tilas Sadhu and Jess Jonassen.
Delhi Capitals Predicted Playing XI: Meg Lanning (c), Shafali Verma, Marizanne Kapp, Jemimah Rodrigues, Alice Capsey, Jess Jonassen, Taniya Bhatia (wk), Arundhati Reddy, Shikha Pandey, Radha Yadav, Tilas Sadhu
Mumbai Indians Preview:
Under the captaincy of Harmanpreet Kaur, Mumbai Indians Women aim to begin their title defense on a positive note. With a well-established core team, they boast a formidable batting lineup featuring Hayley Matthews and Yastika Bhatia. The middle order, comprising Harmanpreet Kaur, Nat Sciver-Brunt, and Amelia Kerr, provides stability and firepower. The bowling attack, led by Issy Wong and Amandeep Kaur, is bolstered by the likes of Pooja Vastrakar and Jintimani Kalita.
Mumbai Indians Predicted Playing XI:
Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Yastika Bhatia (wk), Hayley Matthews, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Amelia Kerr, Pooja Vastrakar, Issy Wong, Amanjot Kaur, Amandeep Kaur, Jintimani Kalita, Saika Ishaque
Pitch and Weather Conditions:
The match will be played at the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, known for its batting-friendly surface. With clear skies and warm weather expected, conditions are favorable for batting. Spinners may come into play as the match progresses, making run-scoring relatively easier.
MI W vs DC W: Winning Prediction:
While Delhi Capitals Women possess a strong batting lineup, Mumbai Indians Women hold the edge with their balanced combination of batting and bowling prowess. Given Mumbai Indians’ historical dominance over Delhi Capitals, they are likely to emerge victorious in this opening encounter of the WPL 2024.
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