Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians Match Highlights & Results

Harmanpreet Kaur now picks up the elusive Women's T20 League trophy and joins her team before lifting it high and up go the fireworks as well. The jubilant Mumbai players celebrate wildly and pose for a team photograph. This also marks the end of an eventful journey and the inaugural edition of the Women's T20 League ends up being a resounding success. The women have shown their class and provided a lot of joyful memories for us and it is now time for the men's tournament to begin. The cricketing party just doesn't seem to stop as the Indian T20 League is about to begin on the 31st of March. But for now, we bid adieu and hope that every one of you enjoyed our coverage of this wonderful tournament. Until next time, take care and goodbye!

Harmanpreet Kaur, the captain of the winning Mumbai team is now up for a chat. She says that it was a great experience and adds that everyone was waiting for this moment for many years. Feels like a dream for everyone including the crowd. Shares that she is proud that the team did so well. Mentions that we had a long batting lineup and it was about expressing ourselves with the bat. Adds that everyone took responsibility and staying positive was the key. States that the way they started was brilliant and everything went in their favour including the full tosses. Shares that it is a special moment for her and she had been waiting for this moment. Ends by crediting the support staff and says that she is looking forward to the next season.

Next up, the coach of Mumbai comes up to the stage and collects the winner's mementoes on behalf of her entire team and skipper Harmanpreet Kaur then collects the winner's cheque as well.

Meg Lanning, the skipper of Delhi now comes up for a chat. She says that there's no doubt they would have loved to win but credit must go to Mumbai for the way they played and she can't fault her team as they fought till the end. Adds that they didn't bat at their best and would have liked to get more runs on the board but it was a great effort from their bowlers and in the field as well. Says that early wickets were key and they had a good Powerplay and applauds Harmanpreet Kaur and Natalie Sciver-Brunt for the way they played. Says that it has been a memorable experience for her and she enjoyed being a part of the Delhi franchise and looks forward to the next edition.

Next up, the match officials come up to the stage to collect their mementoes. After this, the coach of Delhi walks up to the stage to collect the runners-up cheque on behalf of the entire team and Meg Lanning comes up to collect the runners-up shield as well.

Hayley Matthews is named the MOST VALUABLE PLAYER of the tournament. She scored 271 runs and took 16 wickets, ending up as the leading wicket-taker as well. She says that she is pretty happy to be able to contribute to the team's success. Adds that they had a great time throughout the tournament with a lot of ups and downs. Shares that she wants to consistently improve in both aspects of the game. Feels that the conditions in India suited her off-spin. Ends by saying that she is chuffed to take this award but she is happier to win the title with Mumbai.

Yastika Bhatia, Mumbai's opener and wicket-keeper is adjudged the EMERGING PLAYER OF THE TOURNAMENT!

Natalie Sciver-Brunt is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for her match-winning effort with the bat. She mentions that it was really special and she is happy to stick around till the end and get the win. Says that Harmanpreet Kaur swept well and took the pressure off her and so di Amelia Kerr in the end. Mentions that in the final few overs, they gave a few too many boundaries but that happens. Adds that coming together with a really special group of girls at the Mumbai franchise was a special experience.

The Presentation ceremony...

Yastika Bhatia and Saika Ishaque are up next for an interview. Bhatia says that she cannot explain this feeling in words. Adds that she is very happy and proud of the team. Shares that they were relaxed before the final and it was about executing the plans. Saika Ishaque starts by saying this win feels like a dream come true. Mentions that they went to plan C which was to bowl dot balls. Ends by thanking the fans for their support.

Hayley Matthews and Amelia Kerr are in for a chat. Matthews says that this win feels crazy and it is amazing to be a part of history. Adds that there have been a lot of ups and downs and winning the Women's T20 League means a lot. Also says that the wicket assisted her and she is happy to get the win. Amelia Kerr starts by saying that it helps when Natalie Sciver-Brunt is out there. Shares that it was about keeping simple and sticking to the game plan. Mentions that Mumbai has been an amazing franchise and playing in front of the crowd has been incredible. Ends by saying that Charlotte Edwards is an absolute legend and winning it for her was special.

Time for a few interviews...

Earlier in the game, Meg Lanning won the toss and opted to bat first but after a breezy start, this turned out to be a poor decision as Issy Wong's two full tosses got Shafali Verma and Alice Capsey out within the space of just 3 deliveries. After this, Delhi found it hard to recover but there was hope when Meg Lanning and Marizanne Kapp were at the crease. A mix-up cost Lanning her wicket and Delhi soon started to crumble, going from 73/3 to 79/9. Issy Wong picked up three wickets in total with Hayley Matthews bowling a few lovely deliveries and she picked up three wickets as well. Amelia Kerr too chipped in with a couple of wickets. Mumbai looked set to bowl out Delhi for 80-85 runs but Shikha Pandey and Radha Yadav had different plans as they put on a 50-plus stand to take Delhi to 131, giving them half a chance at glory. It was a valiant effort with the bowl by Delhi but they simply could not pick up regular wickets and the knocks of Harmanpreet Kaur, Amelia Kerr and especially Natalie Sciver-Brunt were enough to chase down the target.

Delhi, at one point, seemed to have no chance at all but Shikha Pandey and Radha Yadav gave them the required momentum with a record partnership for the final wicket and that helped them when they came out to bowl. Marizanne Kapp bowled a tidy spell up top but it was Radha Yadav who got the early breakthrough and then Jess Jonassen got rid of Hayley Matthews. The spinners kept on the pressure but there were a few loose deliveries as well. Meg Lanning was forced to bowl out her two experienced seamers in order to stem the flow of runs which left the crucial final two overs to be bowled by the spinners. This was the difference in the end as both Jess Jonassen and Alice Capsey were hit for boundaries at crucial times. They will however be proud of the effort they gave to take the game so deep.

Mumbai must have felt at one point if the death bowling had cost them the game but two iced-cool customers in the face of Natalie Sciver-Brunt and Amelia Kerr took them over the line. It wasn't an ideal start for them as they lost their openers inside the Powerplay and their scoring rate was slow as well. It was then a steady stand between skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and Natalie Sciver-Brunt worth 72 runs that put Mumbai in command. Their scoring rate was still a bit low and Kaur got run out at the wrong time. Natalie Sciver-Brunt though showed her class and found the fence when required with Amelia Kerr coming in and simply taking all the pressure off with a couple of lusty blows. In the end, it was a fine effort and Mumbai came through in a pressure situation.

What a grandstand finish to a humdinger of a game and in the end, MUMBAI ARE THE CHAMPIONS! This game had it all, nerves, heartbreaks, ecstasy and utter jubilation. Delhi gave it their all and almost made a stellar comeback but in front of a buoyant home crowd, Mumbai came good under pressure and finish as the winners of the inaugural Women's T20 League. Fireworks go off inside the Braboune Stadium as the Mumbai players flood on the field to celebrate, unreal scenes.

Alice Capsey to Natalie Sciver-Brunt, Four!FOUR! THERE IT IS! Mumbai are the inaugural winners of the Women's T20 League! Alice Capsey bowls a low full toss outside off, Natalie Sciver-Brunt moves to the off side early and paddles this one past the keeper for a boundary to get Mumbai over the line. Mumbai win by 7 wickets!

Alice Capsey to Natalie Sciver-Brunt, 2 runs.Short again and on middle, Natalie Sciver-Brunt stays on the back foot and places it in front of deep mid-wicket. Comes back with ease for a couple of runs.

Alice Capsey to Amelia Kerr, 1 run.Fired in short and on middle and leg, Amelia Kerr advances and swats it to deep backward square leg for a single.

Alice Capsey (3-0-27-0) to bowl the final over. Can she pull off a miracle and defend 4 runs?

Jess Jonassen to Amelia Kerr, 1 run.A single to end the over. Mumbai need 5 runs off the last 6 balls. Full and on middle, Amelia Kerr goes for the sweep but under edges it to short fine leg for a run.

Jess Jonassen to Amelia Kerr, Four!FOUR MORE! Amelia Kerr is taking Mumbai home here. Short and on off by Jess Jonassen, Amelia Kerr makes room and cuts it hard and wide of the diving Shafali Verma at cover for yet another boundary.

Jess Jonassen to Amelia Kerr, Four!FOUR! SHOT! A valiant effort by Jemimah Rodrigues but in vain. Keeps it full and at the stumps, Amelia Kerr gets down again and slog sweeps it to the left of deep mid-wicket. Jemimah Rodrigues stationed there puts in a full-length dive but it is out of her reach. The ball races away to the fence.

Jess Jonassen to Amelia Kerr, 2 runs.Floated, full on middle, Amelia Kerr gets down and slog sweeps it in the air. She gets it wide of deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs more..

Jess Jonassen to Natalie Sciver-Brunt, 1 run.Short and on off, Natalie Sciver-Brunt punches it hard towards cover where Shafali Verma dives to her right but cannot prevent the single.

Jess Jonassen to Natalie Sciver-Brunt, Four!FOUR! FIFTY for Natalie Sciver-Brunt! Jess Jonassen bowls this one full and on off, Natalie Sciver-Brunt moves across to the off side and sweeps it through the deep backward square leg region for a boundary. What an innings this has been by Natalie Sciver-Brunt.

Jess Jonassen (3-0-12-1) is back on.

Shikha Pandey to Amelia Kerr, No run.Good end to the over by Shikha Pandey. Sees the batter advance and bowls it slower on off, Amelia Kerr tries to go through the off side but mishits it back to the bowler. Mumbai need 21 runs off the last two overs.

Shikha Pandey to Natalie Sciver-Brunt, 1 run.Full and angling in on off, Natalie Sciver-Brunt turns this one to deep square leg and takes a single.

Shikha Pandey to Natalie Sciver-Brunt, No run.Full and around off by Shikha Pandey, Natalie Sciver-Brunt makes room and drives it hard but straight to Meg Lanning at extra cover.

Shikha Pandey to Amelia Kerr, 1 run.On a good length on off, Amelia Kerr slaps this one along the ground to mid off and takes a quick single.

Shikha Pandey to Natalie Sciver-Brunt, 1 run.Full again and on leg, Natalie Sciver-Brunt places this one in front of deep mid-wicket and settles for a single.

Shikha Pandey to Natalie Sciver-Brunt, 2 runs.Full and wide outside off, Natalie Sciver-Brunt gets across and swats it hard and wide of long on. Radha Yadav runs to her right and makes a good stop. She parries the ball to Marizanne Kapp to her right and saves a couple of runs for her side.

Shikha Pandey (3-0-18-0) to bowl out...

Alice Capsey to Natalie Sciver-Brunt, 1 run.Full and outside off, Natalie Sciver-Brunt gets down and sweeps it to deep mid-wicket for a run.

Alice Capsey to Natalie Sciver-Brunt, Four!FOUR! Clever! Fullish delivery on off by Alice Capsey, Natalie Sciver-Brunt pulls out the reverse paddle and executes it to perfection. Uses the pace of the delivery and helps it past the keeper for yet another boundary.

Alice Capsey to Amelia Kerr, 1 run.Darted in full and on leg, Amelia Kerr flicks it to deep mid-wicket and gets off the mark with a single.

Alice Capsey to Natalie Sciver-Brunt, 1 run.Short and on middle, Natalie Sciver-Brunt pulls it to deep square leg for a run.

Alice Capsey to Natalie Sciver-Brunt, Four!FOUR! Full and drifting down the leg side, Natalie Sciver-Brunt gets inside the line and sweeps it wide of short fine leg. Shafali Verma does put in a dive but in vain as the ball races away to the fence.

Amelia Kerr is in next.

Alice Capsey to Harmanpreet Kaur, OUT! run out (Shikha Pandey / Alice Capsey).OUT! RUN OUT! A massive blow for Mumbai as Harmanpreet Kaur departs. Full and quicker on the pads by Alice Capsey, Harmanpreet Kaur clips it firmly towards mid-wicket and sets off for a single. Shikha Pandey stationed there gets to the ball in a flash and fires an accurate throw towards the non-striker's end. Alice Capsey collects it cleanly and disturbs the stumps. The replays show that Harmanpreet Kaur did not make her ground despite the dive. Delhi are delighted and so they should be.

Is that a run out? Alice Capsey and Delhi are certain that Harmanpreet Kaur is short of her crease. Shikha Pandey picks up the ball and throws it at the bowler's end as Capsey whips off the bails. The third umpire is called in and the replays show that Kaur is well short of her crease and the decision of OUT comes up on the big screen.

Strategic break! Right then, 37 runs are needed off 24 balls and with 8 wickets in hand, one would lean toward Mumbai to get over the line. Harmanpreet Kaur and Natalie Sciver-Brunt are more than well-set now and will look to up the tempo. Delhi have done really well to keep the scoring rate in check but the lack of wickets in the middle phase could cost them here. Who will hold their nerves better and end up as champions? We shall find out really soon. Also, Alice Capsey (2-0-16-0) is back on.

Shikha Pandey to Natalie Sciver-Brunt, No run.Slower and full outside off, Natalie Sciver-Brunt waits for it and drills it on the bounce towards Shikha Pandey.

Shikha Pandey to Natalie Sciver-Brunt, Four!FOUR! Smart batting! Shikha Pandey tries to go full but ends up bowling a low full toss outside off, Natalie Sciver-Brunt does not miss out as he opens her bat face and slices it wide of backward point for a boundary.

Shikha Pandey to Natalie Sciver-Brunt, 2 runs.On a length on middle by Shikha Pandey, Natalie Sciver-Brunt gets across and paddles it wide of short fine leg for a couple fo runs more.

Shikha Pandey to Harmanpreet Kaur, 1 run.Fuller delivery on off, Harmanpreet Kaur drives it wide of mid off and calls Natalie Sciver-Brunt for a single.

Shikha Pandey to Natalie Sciver-Brunt, 1 run.Full and at the stumps, Natalie Sciver-Brunt clips it firmly to the right of long on and takes a single.

Shikha Pandey to Natalie Sciver-Brunt, No run.Starts with a full delivery on leg, Natalie Sciver-Brunt shuffles across to sweep it fine on the leg side but misses. The ball just about misses the leg stump.

Shikha Pandey (2-0-10-0) returns to the attack.

Radha Yadav to Harmanpreet Kaur, No run.Short and on off, Harmanpreet Kaur goes for the cut off the back foot but misses.

Radha Yadav to Harmanpreet Kaur, No run.Tossed up around off, Harmanpreet Kaur pushes it toward extra cover.

Radha Yadav to Natalie Sciver-Brunt, 1 run.Shorter one on middle and leg, Natalie Sciver-Brunt punches it down to long on for a single.

Radha Yadav to Harmanpreet Kaur, 1 run.Good fielding! Tossed up around middle, Harmanpreet Kaur steps out and heaves it in front of deep mid-wicket. Alice Capsey is quick to get to her left and keeps it down to a single.

Radha Yadav to Harmanpreet Kaur, No run.Gives it more air and bowls it around off, Harmanpreet Kaur goes for the reverse sweep but misses and almost ends up getting chopped on.

Radha Yadav to Harmanpreet Kaur, Four!FOUR! Valiant effort in the deep but it will be a boundary. This is floated up around middle, Harmanpreet Kaur sweeps it in front of deep square leg and Minnu Mani sprints to her left there but ends up parrying past the incoming deep mid-wicket fielder for a boundary.

Radha Yadav (3-0-18-1) comes back into the attack.

Marizanne Kapp to Harmanpreet Kaur, 1 run.Fuller and angling onto middle, Harmanpreet Kaur shuffles across and clips it uppishly to deep square leg for a single.

Marizanne Kapp to Harmanpreet Kaur, No run.Fullish length around off, eased away toward extra cover.

Marizanne Kapp to Natalie Sciver-Brunt, 1 run.Pitched up on middle, knocked down to long on for yet another single.

Marizanne Kapp to Harmanpreet Kaur, 1 run.Pitched up on off stump, Harmanpreet Kaur plays the pick-up shot and uses her wrists to flick it toward deep mid-wicket for one.

Marizanne Kapp to Natalie Sciver-Brunt, Leg bye.Leg bye! Length ball, angled into the pads, Natalie Sciver-Brunt misses the flick and the ball deflects off the pads toward square leg. They get a leg bye.

Marizanne Kapp to Harmanpreet Kaur, 1 run.Fullish length around off, Harmanpreet Kaur sets up for the big heave but ends up just working it away in front of square leg for a single.

Marizanne Kapp (3-0-18-0) will bowl out now.

Jess Jonassen to Harmanpreet Kaur, 1 run.Floated up on the pads, Harmanpreet Kaur sweeps this one to deep backward square leg for just a run.

Jess Jonassen to Harmanpreet Kaur, No run.Flatter again, angled into middle, Harmanpreet Kaur punches it to mid on.

Jess Jonassen to Natalie Sciver-Brunt, 1 run.Flatter one on off and middle, Natalie Sciver-Brunt goes on the back foot and whips it toward deep mid-wicket for a single.

Jess Jonassen to Natalie Sciver-Brunt, 2 runs.Natalie Sciver-Brunt pre-meditates and Jess Jonassen bowls this full and on off stump. Natalie Sciver-Brunt laps it down toward fine leg and picks up a couple of runs. The 50-run stand is also up between these two.

Jess Jonassen to Harmanpreet Kaur, 1 run.Floated up on middle, Harmanpreet Kaur reverse sweeps it to short third man for one.

Jess Jonassen to Harmanpreet Kaur, Four!FOUR! The boundaries are now flowing here for Mumbai and all the pressure is released. Tossed up on middle and leg, Harmanpreet Kaur gets down on one knee and sweeps it hard through square leg for a boundary.

Jess Jonassen (2-0-3-1) comes back into the attack.

Alice Capsey to Natalie Sciver-Brunt, Four!FOUR! Just a fraction shorter and put away! This is bowled around off, Natalie Sciver-Brunt rocks back and muscles it wide of Marizanne Kapp at deep mid-wicket for a boundary. 65 needed now off 48 balls.

Alice Capsey to Harmanpreet Kaur, 1 run.On middle, pushed down to long on for a single.

Alice Capsey to Harmanpreet Kaur, Four!MISFIELD AND FOUR! This is floated up around off, Harmanpreet Kaur plays the reverse paddle now fine of Jess Jonassen at short third man. Jonassen though fails to cut it off and the ball trickles away into the fence.

Alice Capsey to Harmanpreet Kaur, No run.Straight to the fielder. Full and down leg, Harmanpreet Kaur sits down and paddles it straight to short fine leg.

Alice Capsey to Natalie Sciver-Brunt, 1 run.Alice Capsey sees Natalie Sciver-Brunt coming forward and fires it on the legs. Natalie Sciver-Brunt flicks it away through square leg for one.

Alice Capsey to Natalie Sciver-Brunt, 2 Leg byes.TWO LEG BYES! Floated down leg, Natalie Sciver-Brunt gets down to sweep but gets it off the pads down to fine leg. The batters get back for two leg byes with ease.

Radha Yadav to Harmanpreet Kaur, No run.Slows it up again and slides it onto the pads, Harmanpreet Kaur looks to nudge it 'round the corner but misses and gets hit on the pads.

Radha Yadav to Natalie Sciver-Brunt, 1 run.Short and outside off, punched off the back foot down to long off for a single.

Radha Yadav to Harmanpreet Kaur, 1 run.Full and on middle and leg, swept away just behind square leg for a run.

Radha Yadav to Harmanpreet Kaur, No run.Holds it back a touch and bowls it on off stump, Harmanpreet Kaur watchfully keeps it out.

Radha Yadav to Harmanpreet Kaur, Wide!WIDE! Flatter trajectory and sliding down the leg side. Harmanpreet Kaur misses the sweep and a wide is called.

Radha Yadav to Natalie Sciver-Brunt, 1 run.Floated up on off stump, Natalie Sciver-Brunt sweeps it away through square leg and picks up a single.

Radha Yadav to Natalie Sciver-Brunt, No run.Flights this one up well outside the off stump, Natalie Sciver-Brunt dances down the track and slices it toward point.

Alice Capsey to Natalie Sciver-Brunt, 1 run.Short and on middle, Natalie Sciver-Brunt rocks back in her crease and pulls it to deep mid-wicket. Keeps the strike with a single.

Alice Capsey to Natalie Sciver-Brunt, No run.Flighted delivery, full on off, Natalie Sciver-Brunt steps out and nudges it to mid-wicket.

Alice Capsey to Natalie Sciver-Brunt, No run.Floated, full on off, Natalie Sciver-Brunt uses her feet and drives it firmly to cover for a dot.

Alice Capsey to Natalie Sciver-Brunt, No run.Short and outside off, Natalie Sciver-Brunt cuts it off the back foot but straight to point.

Alice Capsey to Harmanpreet Kaur, 1 run.Short and at the stumps, Harmanpreet Kaur rocks on the back foot and nudges it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Alice Capsey to Harmanpreet Kaur, Four!FOUR! Harmanpreet Kaur welcomes Alice Capsey into the attack with a boundary! Bowls it full and outside off, Harmanpreet Kaur gets down quickly and sweeps it towards the deep mid-wicket region for a boundary.

Shikha Pandey to Natalie Sciver-Brunt, 2 runs.Fuller and on middle, Natalie Sciver-Brunt whips it to the right of Radha Yadav at long on and collects a couple of runs more.

Shikha Pandey to Harmanpreet Kaur, 1 run.Banged in short and outside off, Harmanpreet Kaur gets on top of the bounce and pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Shikha Pandey to Harmanpreet Kaur, No run.Fuller and on off, Harmanpreet Kaur drives it nicely but does not manage to beat extra cover.

Shikha Pandey to Harmanpreet Kaur, Four!FOUR! Shikha Pandey bowls it on a bit short and outside off, Harmanpreet Kaur shuffles and gets into a good position. Swats it wide of deep square leg for a boundary.

Shikha Pandey to Harmanpreet Kaur, 2 runs.On a good length and just outside off, Harmanpreet Kaur allows the ball to come to her and runs it wide of third man. Shafali Verma runs to her left and puts in a dive. Saves a couple fo runs for her side.

Shikha Pandey to Harmanpreet Kaur, No run.Shortish delivery outside off, Harmanpreet Kaur hangs back and cuts but finds backward point.

Strategic break! The run chase has almost been a repeat of the first innings thus far. Mumbai have lost both their openers and Delhi have managed to keep the scoring rate in check as well. Mumbai do have the experienced duo of Harmanpreet Kaur and Natalie Sciver-Brunt on the crease and will be relying on them for a big stand. On the other hand, Delhi will have to keep searching for wickets. Which side will manage the crucial middle phase better? Let's find out together.

Radha Yadav to Harmanpreet Kaur, 1 run.Keeps it full and outside off, Harmanpreet Kaur gets across and goes for a heave. Gets an inside edge towards deep square leg for a single. A good over for Mumbai.

Radha Yadav to Natalie Sciver-Brunt, 1 run.Fuller this time and on off, Natalie Sciver-Brunt steps out of her crease and knocks it down to long off for a run.

Radha Yadav to Natalie Sciver-Brunt, No run.Shorters her length and bowls it quicker on off, Natalie Sciver-Brunt stays back and pushes it to cover.