WPL 2025: Meg Lanning Confident As Delhi Capitals Prepare For Final Clash With Mumbai Indians
Delhi Capitals, led by Meg Lanning, are set to face Mumbai Indians in their third consecutive Women's Premier League final on Saturday at Brabourne Stadium. After a strong league stage performance, Lanning emphasized the importance of focusing on the final game and praised her team for not relying on just one or two players. She also highlighted Shafali Verma's significant contributions and expressed her enjoyment of playing for Delhi Capitals.
After narrowly missing out on the Women's Premier League title twice, Delhi Capitals will go all out for their 'third time is the charm' moment when they take on Mumbai Indians in their third consecutive final of the competition on Saturday at Brabourne Stadium.
Delhi Capitals, led by Meg Lanning, are coming off a solid league stage, having won five and lost three out of eight matches, finishing on top to earn a direct spot in the final.
Speaking about playing in a third consecutive final and about the team's campaign this season,
"It's irrelevant what's happened in the past, even what's happened in the round games this year. They don't count for anything. It's about performing tomorrow night. We're excited about the opportunity that we've given ourselves to go out there and play our best game for the tournament."
In a press conference on the eve of the big game she said,
"I think throughout the whole year we've had different people step up at different times. I don't feel like we rely on one or two players, and that gives us a lot of confidence heading into tomorrow's game. No matter whose night it is, we'll be able to deliver and put Mumbai under pressure."
When asked about her opening partner Shafali Verma's form in the season, Lanning said,
"She's been excellent for us. She's got herself some nice starts with the bat. She looks like she's been enjoying her cricket. A big smile on her face a lot of the time, which is always a good sign. She's a very important part of our team, on and off the field. I've loved seeing her do well, and no doubt she's got big innings in her for tomorrow night."
Speaking about her experience in India playing for Delhi Capitals, Lanning said,
"I've thoroughly enjoyed being part of the WPL and the Delhi Capitals. It's an incredible competition and it's unique in a lot of ways. But what hasn't changed for me is how competitive I am and how much I want to win. So that's never left me regardless of what game I'm playing or which team I'm playing for. I want to contribute and make as many runs as I can to help the team win."
Delhi Capitals will take on Mumbai Indians in the final of WPL 2025 on Saturday.
-IANS