The second match of the WPL 2025 season produced an edge-of-the-seat thriller, with Delhi Capitals Women (DCW) snatching a 2-wicket win against Mumbai Indians Women (MIW) in Vadodara.
Final Ball Drama – Super Over Narrowly Avoided
With 2 runs needed off the final delivery, Arundhati Reddy faced Sajeevan Sajana in what could have been the first-ever Super Over in WPL history.
- The Moment: Arundhati slapped a length ball, but it got more height than distance. Harmanpreet Kaur ran back from cover, attempting a desperate catch, but the ball landed just beyond her reach.
- Kaur recovered quickly, launching a sharp throw to the keeper, who whipped the bails off in a flash.
- The third umpire took her time, analyzing the replays before concluding Arundhati had just made it in by inches with a head-first dive.
Delhi Capitals won the match by 2 wickets, dashing hopes of a historic Super Over.
DC’s Successful Chase of 165 Runs
The Capitals Women needed 30 off the last 18 balls, with Niki Prasad and Sarah Bryce anchoring the chase. Mumbai’s bowlers fought back, but DC held their nerve to clinch victory in the final over.
This high-intensity finish set the tone for what promises to be an exciting WPL 2025 season, with MIW left heartbroken and DCW celebrating a stunning escape