A composed and calculated half-century from captain Jemimah Rodrigues (51* off 37 balls) guided Delhi Capitals to a vital seven-wicket win over Mumbai Indians in Match 13 of the TATA WPL 2026 at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara. The victory not only halted MI's losing streak but also lifted DC off the bottom of the points table, keeping their playoff hopes alive in a now tightly contested league.

Electing to field first after winning the toss,the Capitals' bowlers started brightly, keeping the MI openers quiet in the powerplay. Opener Sajana Sajeevan and experienced campaigner Hayley Matthews looked to set the tone early, but pressure from Delhi’s disciplined bowling saw both batters depart within the first four overs. Sajeevan was dismissed for 9 to Nandni Sharma, and Matthews fell soon after for 11 to Marizanne Kapp, leaving MI’s middle order to rebuild.

Sciver-Brunt, continuing her good form, struck an unbeaten 65 off 45 deliveries, while captain Hamanpreet Kaur provided solid support with a 33-ball 41. Their partnership helped MI recover from a slow start (36/2 after 8 overs) to post a competitive total of 154/5 in their 20 overs. The pick of the DC bowlers was Sree Charani, who bagged 3/33, dismantling the MI middle order just as they looked to accelerate.

However, captain Jemimah Rodrigues held her nerve, expertly navigating the middle overs where the MI bowlers used pace-off deliveries effectively. She found the boundaries when needed, placing the ball in the gaps and running proactively between the wickets. Partnering with a composed Marizanne Kapp (10* off 6), Rodrigues brought the equation down to a manageable 27 from the last three overs. In a fitting finish, Kapp sealed the victory with a massive six over deep mid-wicket with an over to spare, securing a comprehensive seven-wicket win for Delhi Capitals.

However, captain Jemimah Rodrigues held her nerve, expertly navigating the middle overs where the MI bowlers used pace-off deliveries effectively. She found the boundaries when needed, placing the ball in the gaps and running proactively between the wickets. Partnering with a composed Marizanne Kapp (10* off 6), Rodrigues brought the equation down to a manageable 27 from the last three overs. In a fitting finish, Kapp sealed the victory with a massive six over deep mid-wicket with an over to spare, securing a comprehensive seven-wicket win for Delhi Capitals.

Jemimah Rodrigues was deservingly awarded the Player of the Match for her match-winning, unbeaten half-century that perfectly anchored the chase. The result tightens the WPL points table, leaving four teams tied on points, setting up an exciting conclusion to the league stage.