Delhi Capitals Secure WPL Final Berth as Mumbai Indians Stumble Against RCB

Mumbai Indians lose by 11 runs to Royal Challengers Bengaluru, forcing them into a playoff against Gujarat Giants for the second final spot.

Delhi Capitals clinched a direct spot in the Women's Premier League final, edging out Mumbai Indians on net run rate after both teams finished with 10 points.
Mumbai Indians suffered an 11-run defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their final league match, with Smriti Mandhana leading RCB with a 37-ball 53.
Mumbai will now face Gujarat Giants in a playoff to determine the second finalist, following a narrow 9-run victory over Gujarat in their previous match.
Harmanpreet Kaur's leadership and consistent performances, including a crucial 54 against Gujarat, have been central to Mumbai's campaign despite recent fielding errors.
RCB's strong batting display, highlighted by Mandhana, Ellyse Perry, and Georgia Wareham, set a challenging 199-run target, which Mumbai failed to chase despite Natalie Sciver-Brunt's 69 off 35 balls.