Mumbai Indians won their second Women's Premier League title with an 8-run victory over Delhi Capitals. Nat Sciver-Brunt led the bowling attack with 3/30, restricting Delhi to 141 for 9 in response to Mumbai's 149 for 7, highlighted by Harmanpreet Kaur's 66 off 44 balls. Nat Sciver-Brunt was the pick of the bowlers for Mumbai, taking 3 for 30. Amelia Kerr chipped in with two wickets.
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