WPL 2024: Match 1, MUM-W vs DEL-W Match Prediction – Who will win today’s WPL match between MUM-W vs DEL-W?

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The highly anticipated second edition of the WPL 2024 will finally get underway as Mumbai Indians Women (MUM-W) and Delhi Capitals Women (DEL-W) will take on each other in the opening game of the season on Friday, February 23 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. Delhi finished on the top spot of the points table in the inaugural season having won six out of eight matches with 12 points to their name. 

As a result, they earned a direct qualification to the final but failed to beat Mumbai Indians in the summit clash who were crowned the champions of the first season having crossed the final frontier by seven wickets. Ahead of the upcoming season, both teams have reinforced their squad in the mini-auction and hence the upcoming fixture promises to be a mouth-watering clash between the two best teams of the tournament so far.

Match Details:

Pitch Report

The surface at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is touted as the best batting track in India. Over the years, the venue has produced several high-scoring encounters and big runs will be once again on offer in the upcoming game. Captain winning the toss will look to bowl first as there might be a possibility of dew in the second innings.

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Head-to-Head Record

Probable Playing XI

Mumbai Indians (MUM-W):

Yastika Bhatia (wk), Hayley Matthews, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Amelia Kerr, Pooja Vastrakar, Issy Wong, Amanjot Kaur, Humaira Kazi, Jintimani Kalita, Saika Ishaque

Delhi Capitals (DEL-W):

Meg Lanning (c), Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Marizanne Kapp, Alice Capsey, Jess Jonassen, Arundhati Reddy, Taniya Bhatia (wk), Minnu Mani, Radha Yadav, Shikha Pandey

Probable Best Batter of the Match

Delhi Capitals captain Meg Lanning was the leading run-scorer of the last season with 345 runs to her name from nine innings at an average of 49.28 and a strike rate of 139.11 with two fifties. She will look to start the second season with a big score again.

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Probable Best Bowler of the Match

Mumbai Indians’ Issy Wong was the second-highest wicket-taker of the inaugural season with 15 wickets to his name from ten innings. She will look to continue her marvellous form in the upcoming season as well.

Today’s Match Prediction: Team bowling first to win the match

Scenario 1

Mumbai Indians win the toss and bowl

PP Score - 45-55

DC-W - 170-190

Mumbai Indians win the match

Scenario 2

Delhi Capitals win the toss and bowl

PP score - 50-60

MI-W- 180-200

Delhi Capitals win the match

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Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.