a WPL 2026 Clash at BCA Stadium in Vadodara, Capitals of Delhi captain Rodrogue led from the front to secure a massive 7-wicket victory over the defending champions, Mumbai Indians. Chasing a target of 155, Rodrigues anchored the chase with an unbeaten 51 off 38 balls and took his team home with eight balls to spare.
This crucial win not only revives Delhi’s campaign after a panicky start to the season, but also hands Mumbai their third straight defeat in WPL 2026. After a dominant opening week, the champions are now in a mid-season slump and struggling to find the clinical edge that defined their title-winning run last year. The win led to a thunderous finish Marizanne Kapplaunched a massive six to seal the points in style.
Captain Jemimah Rodrigues leads the way as Delhi Capitals cruise to a 7-wicket win
Rodrigues proved why he was handed the captaincy this season with a Man of the Match performance against the mighty Mumbai. A quick start thanks to the Capitals chasing 155 Shafali Verma (29) and Lizelle Lee (46) but it was Rodrigues who provided the necessary stability as the chase entered the final stages. Batting with surgical precision, he hit a boundary in his half-century style Nat Sciver-Bruntkeep the required rate under good control.
The final exclamation mark came on the 19th; with a few runs needed, Kapp showed his raw power by clearing the boundary with a massive six off Sciver-Brunt to end the game. This latest move by Kapp not only secured the two points but also served as a huge confidence booster for a Delhi side struggling for consistency. By the time the ball disappeared into the stands, Delhi had effectively revived the season and proved they could beat the most successful franchise in the history of the tournament.
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Mumbai Indians slump to third straight defeat as top order crumbles and bowling woes deepen
For the first time in WPL history, Mumbai are facing a crisis of confidence in their bowling department after suffering their third defeat on the trot. Despite a 66 tackle from Sciver-Brunt and a late cameo from the captain Harmanpreet Kaur (41), Mumbai’s total of 154/5 proved inadequate against a relentless Delhi order. The main issue remains the lack of penetration in the midsection; while Shabnim Ismail with his usual pace, the rest of the attack struggled to generate pressure or find breakthroughs.
Hayley Matthewsusually a trump card for Mumbai, as a debutant Rodriguez was difficult to contain. Vaishnavi Sharma showed promise but was unable to stem the flow of runs on the power play. The most alarming trend for Mumbai is their death bowling, with Sciver-Brunt conceding 14 runs in 19 as Capp won six matches. With the frontline bowlers failing to maintain a competitive score in three consecutive games, Harmanpreet now faces the daunting task of reinventing his bowling strategy before Mumbai’s playoff hopes are completely dashed.
Here’s how the fans reacted:
Jemimah Rodrigues, bend over! What a knock in the running chase; finding space, extraordinary shots and brilliant running between the wickets. 😍
It was delightful to watch.
— Bhawana (@cricbhawana) January 20, 2026
Jemimah played the captain’s batting after a poor run in the previous 4 games…
All 4 teams are now tied on 4 points with MI having played one more game….the battle for 2nd and 3rd place will be entertaining
— arfan (@Im__Arfan) January 20, 2026
Captain Jemimah Rodrigues’ half-century powered DC to their second win and handed Mumbai Indians their third straight defeat. pic.twitter.com/aUJWpphm8V
— RCBIANS OFFICIAL (@RcbianOfficial) January 20, 2026
At this stage, @mipaltan This season is almost over and only a miraculous run can change everything!🤐
This is a wake up call for Mumbai Indians. If the changes are delayed, the season will officially end.🤧#MumbaiIndians #DCvMI #WPL2026 #TATAWPL pic.twitter.com/NZqOQvBS2c
— Aneesh (@Aneesh_98) January 20, 2026
The picture says it all! 👍💙 pic.twitter.com/pcxVKtCZDf
— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) January 20, 2026
Mumbai Indians have the best resources but this season they have not been able to build a workable and stable team combination. The team looked better under Charlotte Edwards in terms of clarity of thought. #WPL2026
— DHRUV (@dhruvKT38) January 20, 2026
Tough times to be an MI fan 💔
– MI lost in the Emirates Final
– MI Cape Town finished last
– MI Women have now lost 3 matches in a row*I’m not sure what else awaits us as MI fans in the upcoming seasons of IPL, MLC and The Hundred 🥲#WPL2026
— 𝑺𝒉𝒆𝒃𝒂𝒔 (@Shebas_10dulkar) January 20, 2026
UPW had the best opportunity for NRR to get better against MI! With 4 points from all 4 teams, each NRR will definitely qualify!! The WPL finally gets a thriller of a season this time…hopefully we get a new champion too!!#wpl2026
— kartik_trav62 (@headyy62) January 20, 2026
Nat Sciver Brunt is pretty useless with the ball.
Mumbai Indians women are definitely outside the top 3.
The only positive point in this season is the signing of favorite Vaishnavi Sharma#WPL2026
— Dave (@AFC_Dev17) January 20, 2026
Captain Jemimah Rodrigues hands out the player of the match award 🙌#DCvsMI #WPL2026 pic.twitter.com/aKR0PjNYI4
— WomenCricket.com (@WomenCricketHQ) January 20, 2026
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