Shafali Verma's Explosive Start Highlights WPL Opener as Delhi Capitals Chase Down Mumbai Indians

Delhi Capitals' Shafali Verma delivered a rapid 43-run knock, while Mumbai Indians fought back with key wickets in an intense season opener.

Delhi Capitals won the toss and elected to bowl first, dismissing Mumbai Indians' Hayley Matthews in the first over with a stunning slip catch by Meg Lanning.
Mumbai Indians, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, recovered from early setbacks to post a target of 164 runs, with contributions from Nat Sciver-Brunt and Kaur.
Shafali Verma's power-hitting dominated the early chase, scoring 43 off just 18 balls, including seven boundaries and two sixes, with 22 runs coming in a single over.
Mumbai Indians' bowlers staged a comeback, taking key wickets including Shafali Verma, Meg Lanning, and Jemimah Rodrigues, to slow Delhi Capitals' momentum.
Debutants Niki Prasad and Sarah Bryce featured for Delhi Capitals, with Prasad remaining at the crease as the team sought to build a steady partnership to secure victory.