After leading Delhi Capitals to victory in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026, Jemimah Rodrigues commended Marizanne Kapp for her exceptional Power-play bowling against Mumbai Indians. Kapp’s impressive spell, including 16 dot balls and conceding only eight runs without a boundary, set the tone for Delhi’s success, leaving Mumbai struggling at 23/2 during the Powerplay.
Rodrigues expressed the importance of the game and credited Kapp for her outstanding performance, stating that her bowling was crucial in getting Delhi into the game. N. Sree Charani’s three wickets for 33 runs and Kapp’s support in restricting Mumbai to 154/5 were instrumental in Delhi’s bowling effort.
In the chase, Rodrigues’ 51 off 37 deliveries played a key role in Delhi’s victory, supported by Lizelle Lee and Shafali Verma’s strong start. Rodrigues emphasized the significance of sharp running between the wickets and giving herself time early on in building the innings on a challenging pitch.
Despite early setbacks, Mumbai Indians found stability through Nat Sciver-Brunt’s unbeaten 65 runs and Harmanpreet Kaur’s solid 41, contributing 78 runs crucial to Mumbai’s total. Rodrigues acknowledged the importance of partnerships and drew inspiration from Sciver-Brunt and Kaur’s batting approach during the match.
