The Women’s Premier League 2025 final has gotten off to a thrilling start, with Mumbai Indians setting a modest target of 149 runs after batting first. This is the lowest score any team has managed to achieve at the Brabourne Stadium in the WPL 2025 so far. Mumbai’s batting struggled to gain momentum, but captain Harmanpreet Kaur put up a valiant fight, scoring 66 runs. She was ably supported by Nat Sciver-Brunt, the season’s top run-scorer, who chipped in with 30 runs.
Mumbai Indians Set a New Low
The previous lowest score at the Brabourne Stadium in WPL 2025 was 166 runs, achieved by Gujarat Giants in the eliminator match against Mumbai Indians. However, Mumbai has now taken the unwanted title of the team with the lowest score at this venue. It’s worth noting that no WPL final has been a high-scoring affair so far. The Delhi team’s bowling attack was led by Nallapureddy, Jess Jonassen, and Marizanne Kapp, who each took two wickets, while Annabel Sutherland picked up one.
Nat Sciver-Brunt Makes History
Nat Sciver-Brunt has become the first player in WPL history to breach the 500-run mark in a single season. She has amassed 523 runs in WPL 2025, including five half-centuries. This record was previously held by RCB’s Ellyse Perry, who scored 347 runs in WPL 2024. Sciver-Brunt’s impressive performance has not been limited to batting; she has also taken nine wickets before the final, making her a strong contender for the Player of the Tournament award.
Mumbai’s innings got off to a rocky start, with the team losing its first two wickets at a mere 14 runs. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur, who came in at number four, partnered with Nat Sciver-Brunt to stitch together a crucial 89-run stand. In the final, nine Mumbai players took to the crease, but five of them failed to reach double figures. As the match unfolds, it will be interesting to see how Delhi responds to this modest target and whether Mumbai’s bowlers can defend their score.
