How Delhi Capitals Stole the Show in the Final Over

People were on the edge of their seats as Delhi Capitals pulled off a wild, last-ball win against Mumbai Indians in one of the most gripping matches in WPL 2025. For most of the contest, Mumbai seemed to have everything under control. Their bowlers kept things tight, and the Capitals’ batters struggled to build momentum. But the real drama unfolded in the closing stages, changing the game’s story in seconds.

In the chase, Delhi never really raced ahead. Mumbai’s attack, led by dependable bowlers, made sure Delhi’s middle order couldn’t break free. As wickets kept falling, the ask rate crept higher, and the pressure was visible on every Delhi batter walking out. Fans might've started writing off Delhi’s chances with only the lower order left.

But then, Nikki Prasad and Radha Yadav decided they had other plans. Staring at a steep asking rate with hardly any recognized batters left, the duo kept their cool. Their partnership was patient at first—just singles and the odd two—but as the equation got tougher, Nikki found her range. Sudden boundaries out of nowhere dented Mumbai’s confidence. The Mumbai fielders, who had been electric all evening, started to fumble under pressure. Even experienced bowlers, who’d been pin-point all night, missed their mark in the final over.

The Last-Over Chaos and What It Means for WPL 2025

No one could predict what happened in those final six balls. Mumbai thought they had sealed the game. The crowd was buzzing. But a well-timed shot by Nikki followed by a nerveless finish from Radha Yadav flipped the story on its head. They managed that last-ball finish with the poise of veterans and the audacity of newcomers. One miss-field, one well-run two, and a boundary off a full toss—a few cricketing moments, but each carried the weight of the match.

The partnership wasn’t just about big shots. It was about keeping their heads when it mattered most, reading the bowlers, and seizing every scoring chance. Delhi’s dugout erupted as the pair got them over the line, sending a clear message: never write off the tail-enders in WPL 2025. Nikki Prasad, in particular, became the talking point. She didn’t just play for survival—she played to win.

As the dust settled, Mumbai’s players seemed stunned, knowing they had done most things right for 98% of the game. But cricket has a way of producing these twists. Every WPL fan will remember this match for the way Delhi Capitals clawed back from what looked like certain defeat, with Nikki and Radha scripting a finish that instantly entered the league’s highlight reel.

With the playoffs approaching, this game has shifted momentum. Delhi Capitals’ belief in their lineup just got stronger—and every coach across the league is rethinking how to handle these nerve-wracking endgames. For Mumbai, it’s a stinging lesson in how quickly cricket can turn, even if you’re ahead at every checkpoint. If this match is any sign, the WPL 2025 is just getting started.