Delhi Capitals (DC) is all set to face Mumbai Indians (MI) in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) Final on Saturday, at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai.
The capitals have made it to their third straight final while the inaugural champion MI comes on the back of a thumping victory against Gujarat Giants in the eliminator.
MI would like to add one more to its trophy cabinet but DC would be confident as it did the double over MI earlier this season.
Here are some key matchups to look out for ahead of the summit clash:
Shabnim Ismail vs Meg Lanning
DC skipper Meg Lanning against South African pacer Shabnim Ismail will be an intriguing battle to watch out for, especially at the start of the innings. As Lanning is known for her starts and the foundation she lays for her side, Ismail has been the go to bowler to provide breakthroughs in all facets of the game. Ismail has dismissed Lanning twice in the WPL.
Marizanne Kapp and Shikha Pandey
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Marizanne Kapp and Shikha Pandey
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Shikha Pandey-Marizanne Kapp against MI’s top order:
The battle between the duo of Shikha Pandey and Marizanne Kapp against MI’s top order (Yastika Bhatia, Hayley Matthews and Nat-Sciver Brunt) has had a huge impact over the year in the WPL. Kapp has dismissed Yastika twice and Hayley and Nat-Sciver once whike Shikha Pandey has dismissed Yastika and Hayley twice and Nat-Sciver once. This could be a match defining battle in the Final.
Amelia Kerr and Hayley Matthews of Mumbai Indians
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Amelia Kerr and Hayley Matthews of Mumbai Indians
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Hayley Matthews-Amelia Kerr’s spin vs DC:
The top two leading wicket takers against DC in the middle overs is another key matchup to look forward to ahead of the final. Hayley (17 wickets) and Kerr (16 wickets) have been impressive in the way they operate and control the middle phase of the game. Hayley Matthews has dismissed Shefali Verma (twice), Alice Capsey, Jess Jonassen over the three seasons while Amelia Kerr has also dismissed Jemimah Rodrigues, Capsey Marizanne Kapp (twice). These battles in the middle overs will also be a crucial one.