It is time for the second season of TATA Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2024. Mumbai Indians Women and Delhi Capitals Women battle out in the first match of WPL 2024 at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru on Friday, 23rd February 2024 @ 7:00 PM IST. Gear up for this riveting contest with our MUM W vs DEL W Dream11 prediction team, and get detailed insights on the top fantasy players, probable playing XI and the favourites to win the match.
MUM W vs DEL W Match Preview
Mumbai Indians Women
Mumbai Indians has strengthened its squad with the additions of retired South African fast bowler Shabnim Ismail, right-arm seamer Fatima Jaffer who can also bowl left-arm spin, and Amandeep Kaur, the tournament’s only left-arm wrist spinner. Ismail might struggle to break into the starting lineup due to the limited overseas quota and coach Charlotte Edwards’ preference for continuity. Therefore, expect Matthews, Sciver-Brunt, Amelia Kerr, and Issy Wong to fill the foreign player slots. However, Amandeep Kaur’s unique bowling skills and batting ability could see her get a chance, as well as Fatima Jaffer for her versatility.
On paper, MI looks strong and is considered a tournament favorite. However, concerns remain. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur’s recent struggles for runs in the series against England and Australia are a worry. A captain out of form can impact the team’s leadership, so MI will be hoping for Kaur to rediscover her touch and lead them to their second consecutive title.
Delhi Capitals Women
The Delhi Capitals put in the hard work last season, topping the group stage only to stumble at the finish line against the Mumbai Indians. This time around, they’re gunning for the championship, and their opening match couldn’t be against a better opponent. However, for success, the Capitals need more contributions from their batters beyond Meg Lanning and Shafali Verma.
Last season, the team heavily relied on these two, with Lanning finishing as the tournament’s highest run-scorer and Verma coming in second. Notably, three Mumbai Indians batters occupied the top five scoring positions. Unfortunately, both Lanning and Verma faltered in the final, leading to the team’s defeat.
Like Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals have retained their core squad while bolstering it with new talent. The most notable addition is 22-year-old superstar Annabel Sutherland, who enters the tournament after a phenomenal 200 against the Proteas in a recent Test match. While DC boasts firepower at the top and lower middle order, their success hinges on Jemimah Rodrigues’ ability to anchor the middle overs. Despite struggling last season, Rodrigues will be eager to redeem herself and help the Delhi Capitals overcome the final hurdle.
Match Details
| Match : Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals |
| Venue : Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| Date & Time : 23 February 2024, 7:30 PM |
| Live Streaming : Sports 18, Jio Cinema |
M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru Pitch Report
The pitch at the Chinnaswamy stadium is notorious for being a bowler’s graveyard. It’s a stadium where teams historically find it difficult to defend scores. In the last 18 games, the average batting first score is only 141. Teams batting second have fared better, winning 9 times, losing 7, and with 2 games washed out.
The weather forecast for the game predicts no rain, although it will be partly cloudy. Nighttime temperatures are expected to be around 23°C with a humidity of 34%.
MUM W vs DEL W Probable Playing XI
Mumbai Indians Women – Hayley Matthews, Yastika Bhatia(wk), Nay Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur(c), Amelia Kerr, Pooja Vastrakar, Amanjot Kaur, Issy Wong, Amandeep Kaur, Jintimani Kalita/Fatima Jaffer, Saika Ishaque
Delhi Capitals Women – Meg Lanning(c), Shafali Verma, Alice Capsey, Jemimah Rodrigues, Marizanne Kapp, Annabel Sutherland, Arundhati Reddy, Shikha Pandey, Minnu Mani, Taniya Bhatia(wk), Radha Yadav
MUM W vs DEL W Dream11 Prediction: Player Stats
| Mumbai Indians | Delhi Capitals |
| Hayley Matthews (148 runs & 4 wkts) | Meg Lanning (130 runs) |
| Harmanpreet Kaur(61 runs & 5 wkts) | Shefali Verma(73 runs) |
| Nat Sciver-Brunt (126 runs & 4 wkts) | Marizanne Kapp(58 runs & 4 wkts) |
| Amelia Kerr(193 runs & 2 wkts) | Jemimah Rodrigues (61 runs) |
| Issy Wong ( 10 wkts & 61 runs) | Annabel Sutherland (106 runs & 8 wkts) |
MUM W vs DEL W Dream11 Prediction: Top Fantasy Picks
Mumbai Indians Women – Hayley Matthews, Amelia Kerr, Issy Wong, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Pooja Vastrakar
Delhi Capitals Women – Meg Lanning, Shafali Verma, Annabel Sutherland, Marizanne Kapp, Jemimah Rodrigues
MUM W vs DEL W Dream11 Team
Wicketkeeper – Yastika Bhatia
Batters – Meg Lanning, Shafali Verma
All-rounders – Hayley Matthews(c), Nat Sciver-Brunt, Amelia Kerr, Marizanne Kapp, Alice Capsey, Annabel Sutherland
Bowlers – Issy Wong(vc) , Pooja Vastrakar
MUM W vs DEL W Dream11 Match Prediction
In the short history of the tournament MI have managed to beat the Capitals twice in 3 games. Both teams are star-studded and have quality all-rounders in the side. But in a graveyard for bowlers – Chinnaswamy Stadium- the difference in winning and losing a game could be decided on the bowling attack and depth a team has in batting. This is where MI scores over DC as they gave diverse bowling options and depth in batting. That’s why we feel MI are favourites for this game. Mumbai Indians are expected to win the game.
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