Melie Kerr's Half-century Leads Delhi Capitals to WBBL 2026 Triumph Over Mumbai Indians
· Sports · Cricbuzz, Sportstar
Melie Kerr top-scored with an unbeaten 53 off 44 balls as Delhi Capitals chased down Mumbai Indians' total with eight wickets and 18 balls to spare in the WBBL 2026 final. Chasing 162, Delhi lost two early wickets but Kerr steadied the innings with a 43-ball partnership with Shafali Verma before steering the side home. Mumbai Indians posted 161 for 7 in their innings, anchored by a half-century from their captain. Delhi Capitals' bowlers restricted Mumbai to the par score after a disciplined powerplay. The victory marks Delhi's second WBBL title, while Mumbai Indians finished as runners-up.
Why it matters
Delhi Capitals secured their second Women's Big Bash League title, denying Mumbai Indians a second consecutive championship and cementing Kerr's match-winning performance as the defining moment of the final.
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