The much-awaited DC-W vs MI-W (WPL Season 3 Final) is set to take place on 15 March 2025 at Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai. This epic clash between Delhi Capitals Women (DC-W) and Mumbai Indians Women (MI-W) will determine the champions of Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025. With DC-W seeking their first-ever title and MI-W aiming for their second, fans can expect a thrilling, high-scoring encounter.
If you’re looking for the complete match preview, Dream11 fantasy tips, pitch report, match timing, and live streaming details, we’ve got you covered!
Match Details
- Teams: Delhi Capitals Women (DC-W) vs Mumbai Indians Women (MI-W)
- Date: Saturday, March 15, 2025
- Venue: Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai
- Start Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Toss Time: 7:00 PM IST
Pitch Report – Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai
The Brabourne pitch has been a batting paradise in WPL 2025, favoring stroke-makers and high-scoring games. Three matches played here this season have all been won by teams batting first, with scores of 179, 199, and 213 posted in those games.
Key Pitch Features:
✅ Surface: Hard, well-rolled black soil pitch with good bounce and carry.
✅ Batting Friendly: Expect a high-scoring game, with 160+ being a par total.
✅ Spin Support Later: Spinners could get grip and turn as the match progresses.
✅ Toss Strategy: Teams will prefer to bat first, given the recent trend of successful first innings totals.
✅ Weather: Clear skies, warm conditions (28-30°C), no rain expected.
Head-to-Head Record (DC-W vs MI-W)
- Total Matches: 7 (across all WPL seasons)
- MI-W Wins: 4
- DC-W Wins: 3
- Recent Meetings (WPL 2025):
- DC-W won by 2 wickets (Feb 15, Vadodara)
- DC-W won by 9 wickets (Feb 28, Bengaluru)
📌 MI-W defeated DC-W in the 2023 final, but DC-W has dominated recent encounters, winning both league matches convincingly.
Squads for Both Teams
Delhi Capitals Women (DC-W) Squad
Meg Lanning(c), Shafali Verma, Jess Jonassen, Jemimah Rodrigues, Annabel Sutherland, Marizanne Kapp, Sarah Bryce(w), Niki Prasad, Shikha Pandey, Minnu Mani, Titas Sadhu, Sneha Deepthi, Nandini Kashyap, Nallapureddy Charani, Alice Capsey, Arundhati Reddy, Radha Yadav, Taniya Bhatia
Mumbai Indians Women (MI-W) Squad
Hayley Matthews, Yastika Bhatia(wk), Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur(c), Amelia Kerr, Amanjot Kaur, Sajeevan Sajana, G Kamalini, Sanskriti Gupta, Shabnim Ismail, Jintimani Kalita, Parunika Sisodia, Amandeep Kaur, Akshita Maheshwari, Saika Ishaque, Keerthana Balakrishnan, Nadine de Klerk, Chloe Tryon
Team Form & Strengths
Delhi Capitals Women (DC-W) 🚀
✔ League Stage Finish: 1st Place (10 points – 5 wins, 3 losses)
✔ Advantage: Well-rested since March 7, fully fit squad.
✔ Top Players:
- Shafali Verma – Explosive opener (300 runs in WPL 2025).
- Meg Lanning – Captain fantastic (263 runs, reliable in big matches).
- Jess Jonassen & Shikha Pandey – Key bowlers (11 wickets each).
📌 Concerns: Lack of recent match practice could affect rhythm.
Mumbai Indians Women (MI-W) 🔥
✔ League Stage Finish: 2nd Place (8 points – 4 wins, 4 losses)
✔ Advantage: Momentum from their 47-run win over Gujarat Giants in the Eliminator (March 13).
✔ Top Players:
- Nat Sciver-Brunt – Orange Cap holder (493 runs, 9 wickets).
- Hayley Matthews – Purple Cap holder (304 runs, 17 wickets).
- Harmanpreet Kaur – Captain, experienced in finals.
📌 Concerns: Fatigue from back-to-back games could be a factor.
Dream11 Tips – Best Fantasy Picks
For Dream11, all-rounders are key, as they contribute with both bat and ball.
Suggested Dream11 Team
Wicketkeeper:
✔ Yastika Bhatia (MI-W) – Reliable middle-order batter.
Batters:
✔ Shafali Verma (DC-W) – Dangerous power-hitter, great against pace.
✔ Meg Lanning (DC-W) – Dependable, big-game player.
✔ Harmanpreet Kaur (MI-W) – Captaincy experience, can accelerate in crucial moments.
All-Rounders (Key Players for Fantasy Points)
✔ Hayley Matthews (MI-W) – Top all-rounder (17 wickets + 304 runs), must-pick.
✔ Nat Sciver-Brunt (MI-W) – Consistent performer, Orange Cap leader.
✔ Amelia Kerr (MI-W) – 16 wickets, handy batter.
✔ Jess Jonassen (DC-W) – 11 wickets, useful lower-order batting.
✔ Marizanne Kapp (DC-W) – Power hitter + key pacer.
Bowlers:
✔ Shabnim Ismail (MI-W) – Fastest bowler, aggressive wicket-taker.
✔ Shikha Pandey (DC-W) – 11 wickets, reliable pacer.
Captain & Vice-Captain Picks
🥇 Captain: Nat Sciver-Brunt (MI-W) – Most consistent run-scorer and bowler.
🥈 Vice-Captain: Hayley Matthews (MI-W) – Game-changer in both departments.
📌 Differential Picks:
- Annabel Sutherland (DC-W) – Underutilized but has potential.
- Jemimah Rodrigues (DC-W) – Can provide middle-order stability.
Match Prediction – Who Will Win? 🤔
👉 MI-W Strengths: Experienced all-rounders, championship-winning pedigree, and Harmanpreet Kaur’s leadership.
👉 DC-W Strengths: Well-rested, won both matches against MI-W this season, and powerful batting lineup.
🔮 Prediction: Delhi Capitals Women (DC-W) have a slight advantage due to their recent wins over MI-W and fresher squad, but MI-W’s big-game players could turn the tide. Expect a high-scoring thriller, possibly decided in the final overs!
Live Streaming & TV Broadcast Details 📺
📡 Where to Watch DC-W vs MI-W (WPL 2025 Final)?
📺 TV Broadcast:
✅ Star Sports Network (India)
✅ Sports18 Channels
📲 Online Streaming:
✅ JioHotstar (FREE Streaming Available)
🎙️ Commentary Languages:
✅ English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada & more.
Final Remarks
The WPL 2025 Final between DC-W and MI-W promises fireworks, big runs, and thrilling cricket. Will Delhi Capitals finally break their finals curse, or will Mumbai Indians defend their title?
🌟 Don’t miss out on this epic showdown! Set your Dream11 team, grab your popcorn, and enjoy the action LIVE on 15 March 2025 at 7:30 PM IST.