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Nat Sciver-Brunt's 65* Powers MI to 154/5 Against DC in WPL Thriller

Nat Sciver-Brunt anchored the Mumbai Indians innings with an unbeaten 65 off 45 balls, helping the team recover from a shaky start of 23/2. She built a crucial 78-run partnership with skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, who contributed 41 runs. Despite Shree Charani's bowling spell of 3-33 for Delhi Capitals, MI managed a strong finish, scoring 42 runs in the last five overs. The final total of 154/5 sets up a competitive chase in this WPL 2026 encounter.

Key Points: WPL 2026: Sciver-Brunt's 65* Lifts MI to 154/5 vs DC

  • Sciver-Brunt's unbeaten 65 off 45
  • MI recovers from 23/2
  • 78-run partnership with Harmanpreet
  • Shree Charani takes 3-33 for DC
  • MI posts 154/5
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WPL 2026: Nat Sciver-Brunt's fighting knock of 65 propels MI to 154/5 against DC

Nat Sciver-Brunt's unbeaten 65 rescues Mumbai Indians to 154/5 against Delhi Capitals in WPL 2026. Recap the key moments and scores.

"Sciver-Brunt remained steady, finishing with 65 off 45 - Match Report"

Vadodara, Jan 20

An unbeaten 65 by all-rounder Nat Sciver-Brunt and skipper Harmanpreet Kaur's guided Mumbai Indians to 154/5 in 20 overs against Delhi Capitals in the 13th match of the Women's Premier League 2026 at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara on Tuesday.

Nat Sciver-Brunt made sure the Mumbai Indians Women turned a shaky start into a strong finish, recovering to post a fighting total. Facing pressure during the Power-play, Mumbai found stability with Sciver-Brunt's unbeaten 65 off 45 balls. Her innings moved from cautious to aggressive, shifting the momentum after she hit a six on the last ball to push MI past 150 and increase the pressure on Delhi.

Delhi took early control. Marizanne Kapp and Nandani Sharma dominated the Power-play, taking down Sajana (9) and Hayley Matthews (12) as Mumbai fell to 23/2 in six overs.

Kapp's overall numbers-8 runs conceded in four overs-highlighted her skills. Her tight line and lack of easy runs defined that phase. MI had to focus on survival, managing to reach 47/2 in nine overs at the first timeout, with Sciver-Brunt at 8 and Harmanpreet Kaur on 18. They were still rebuilding and looking for momentum.

The change came just in time. Sciver-Brunt found her rhythm, and the third-wicket partnership began to pick up speed. They added 50 runs in 45 balls, moving steadily as Mumbai reached 50 in 9.4 overs and 100 in 13.6 overs. Sciver-Brunt brought up her half-century off 34 balls, batting with growing confidence. Just when the partnership seemed set to dominate, Harmanpreet fell for 41, caught off N. Sree Charani, breaking a crucial 78-run partnership.

The final overs brought excitement and energy. At the second timeout, MI was at 119/3 in 16 overs, but Charani struck twice in the 18th over, taking out Nicola Carey (12) and Amanjot Kaur (3), the latter after a successful DRS review. Nevertheless, Sciver-Brunt remained steady, finishing with 65 off 45, while Sanskriti Gupta contributed a brisk 10 off 5, adding some late boundaries. Mumbai scored 42 runs in the last five overs, with the final-ball six securing a strong finish at 154/5 after a shaky start.

Shree Charani was the standout bowler for DC, finishing with 3 for 33 as Kapp finished for 1 for 8.

Brief scores:

Mumbai Indians Women 154/5 in 20 overs (Nat Sciver Brunt 65 not out, Harmanpreet Kaur 41; Shree Charani 3-33, Marizanne Kapp 1-8) against Delhi Capitals.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Shree Charani with 3 wickets! Great to see our domestic bowlers stepping up on the big stage against such strong batting lineups. Kapp's economy of 2.0 is insane. 154 is a fighting total, but DC's batting is strong. This will be a close chase!
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Aman W
Harmanpreet's 41 was crucial in that partnership. She absorbed the pressure early on. But honestly, the top order collapse is a bit worrying for MI. Sajana and Matthews need to provide better starts. Can't always rely on the middle order to rescue the team.
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Sarah B
Watching from the US! The WPL just keeps getting better. The quality of cricket is fantastic. Nat Sciver-Brunt is a superstar. Also, great to see Vadodara getting a big match. The stadium looks lovely on stream.
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Karthik V
That DRS review for Amanjot Kaur's wicket was spot on! Good use of technology. 154/5 is a par score on this Vadodara pitch, I think. The match is perfectly poised. MI's bowling attack needs to defend this now. Let's go, Mumbai! 💙
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Nisha Z
Sanskriti Gupta's 10 off 5 was a small but vital contribution in the end. These little cameos matter so much. WPL is doing wonders for young Indian players like her, sharing the dressing room with legends. The future is bright for women's cricket in India! ✨

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