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On Saturday, March 15, another edition of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) concluded with Harmanpreet Kaur-led Mumbai Indians (MI) Women securing their second title. With an eight-run win, the MI Women became the first franchise in WPL to lift two titles after earlier winning in the inaugural edition in 2023.
On the other hand, Delhi Capitals Women, who made it through their third straight final in the women’s league, once again could not finish on the other side on Saturday at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai. Going down in yet another heartbreak, their skipper and Australian cricketer Meg lanning was seen in tears.
Meg Lanning and Marizanne Kapp break down in tears after DC’s third straight title defeat
In the videos making rounds on social media, the DC captain can be seen with wet eyes soon after the loss. Lanning also was seen rubbing off some tears before she passed on a faint smile as she received some consolation from her teammates. Not only Lanning, but her teammate and South Africa all-rounder Marizanne Kapp was also left visibly upset on the team’s defeat.
Watch video of Meg Lanning getting emotional after DC Women’s third straight defeat:
Speaking after the match at the post-match presentation, Lanning said, “We have had another good season, and unfortunately, we couldn’t get over the line. Congrats to Mumbai – you have been excellent throughout the season. Chasing 150 was a pretty good target for us; one more partnership could have been enough, but I’m proud of the team."
“There’s no right or wrong way to do it. Performing on the night is important, and Mumbai were too good tonight. We haven’t been able to put our best performance in the final on the board, which is disappointing, but that’s cricket," the Delhi Capitals skipper added.
