The final match of WPL 2025 is to be played between Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians at Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai on 15 March. The Delhi Group, captained by Meg Lanning, was at the top during the group stage and qualified in the final for the third consecutive time. The Delhi team was just one step away from the trophy in the first two seasons, but this time it will try his best to become a champion. At the same time, Mumbai Indians, captained by Harmanpreet Kaur, was second in the group stage. After this, he trampled Gujarat giants in the eliminator match and entered the final.

She has been the champion after defeating Delhi in the first season and now she would like to repeat this result again.

Whose pan is heavy in the final?

During this season, there were 2 matches between the two teams during the group stage. In both these matches, Meg Lanning's Delhi, Harmanpreet's Mumbai was heavy. At the same time, in the head-to-head records, 4 out of 7 matches and Mumbai in 3 have won. According to this, Delhi's pan is heavy. Apart from this, this season, Delhi's team is seen strong in every department. The team selection has also been tremendous.

Captain Meg Lanning has also returned to form. At the same time, Shefali Verma and Jess Jonasen are constantly scoring runs in the top order. However, the middle order is still weak. The average of the number 4 to 7 batsmen has been just 17.5 this season. At the same time, he has scored runs at a strike rate of just 116, which is a matter of concern.

On the other hand, talking about Mumbai Indians, its top order is also filled with power packs. Nate Sewer Brant and Haley Mathews are famous for stormy batting in the top order. Both of them have done amazing batting this season.

At the same time, captain Harmanpreet Kaur has the power to finish the match. But Delhi has been strengthened to lick wickets during powerplay. His bowlers have taken 50 wickets in the powerplay at an average of 23.84. But Mumbai's bowling is also no less. He has taken 61 wickets at an average of 22.68. Looking at these aspects, it can be clearly said that no team is weak. Therefore, there is a expected of a fight between the two.

What will be Playing XI?

The team of Delhi Capitals seems to be set and no change is being expected from it. On the other hand, Mumbai Indians have experimented in the last few matches.

In the eliminator match, Mumbai gave a chance to Left Arm Spinner Sika Ishaq in place of Parunika Sisodia. In such a situation, it has to be seen whether she will land in the final with the same playing XI or bring Parunika back to the team.

Possible Playing XI of Delhi Capitals:

Meg Lanning (Captain), Shefali Verma, Jemima Rodrigues, Annabel Sutherland, Marizane Cap, Jess Jonasen, Sara Bryce (wicketkeeper), Nikki Prasad, Minnu Mani, Shikha Pandey, Titas Sadhu.

Possible Playing XI of Mumbai Indians:

Haley Mathews, Amelia Kerr, Nat Sewer Brant, Harmanpreet Kaur (Captain), Amanjot Kaur, Yastika Bhatia (wicketkeeper), S Sajna, G. Kamalini, Sanskriti, Sanskriti, Sanskriti, Shabnam Ismail, Sika Ishaq.

How will the weather be?

According to the weather website Aqueder, the weather is expected to be clear in Mumbai on 15 March. There is no possibility of rain. The maximum temperature will be around 38 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature may fall to 24 degrees. This means that there will be no barrier in the match.

How will the pitch of Mumbai be?

The pitch of Mumbai's Brabourne Stadium is considered to be suited to batting. A high scoring match is expected in the final. Historically, the teams who are batting first on this ground get benefit. Therefore, the toss in the final can prove to be an important factor. In WPL 2025, 3 matches have been played so far on this ground, and the teams who bat first in the first matches have won.

How much is prize money?

WPL started in 2023. It has only had only 2 seasons. In the first season, Mumbai Indians won the title by Royal Challengers Bangalore in the second season. During this time, the winning team was given Rs 6 crore, while the runner -up team got Rs 3 crore. Apart from this, Orange and Purple Cap winners were given Rs 5-5 lakh. This time also the same prize money has been kept.

When and where to see the match?

The final match of WPL 2025 between Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians will start with the toss on March 15 at 7 pm. At the same time, the competition will start from 7:30 pm. Fans will be able to watch it on live star sports network on TV. At the same time, its live streaming will be on the Jiohotstar app and website.

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