In a significant Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 fixture on January 10, 2026, Mumbai Indians (MI) showcased a powerful performance to defeat Delhi Capitals (DC) by a convincing 50-run margin. The match, widely reported across major sports news outlets, highlighted a strong comeback for the defending champions after an earlier loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru. At the heart of MI's dominant display were captain Harmanpreet Kaur and England's Nat Sciver-Brunt. Harmanpreet Kaur played a captain's knock, smashing an unbeaten 74 runs off just 42 balls, which included a crucial 19-run onslaught in the final over to propel MI towards a formidable total. Sciver-Brunt, bouncing back to form after a quiet previous outing, anchored the innings initially with a blistering 70 runs from 46 deliveries, featuring 13 boundaries. Their partnership was instrumental in steadying MI after an early wicket and setting a challenging target of 196 for DC. Chasing the daunting target, Delhi Capitals struggled to build substantial partnerships. Despite a valiant effort from Chinelle Henry, who scored 56 runs, DC were eventually bundled out for 145 runs in 19 overs. Mumbai Indians' bowlers delivered an all-round performance, with Amelia Kerr and Nicola Carey leading the attack, each bagging three crucial wickets. Nat Sciver-Brunt also contributed with two vital wickets, complementing her batting heroics. Harmanpreet Kaur was deservingly named the Player of the Match for her impactful performance. Delhi Capitals' captain Jemimah Rodrigues acknowledged the lack of batting partnerships as a key factor in their defeat. The win was widely celebrated as a 'clinical' and 'dominant' performance, signifying MI's strong return to winning ways in the league.