Meg Lanning optimistic about Delhi Capitals' chances in WPL final
What's the story
Delhi Capitals captain Meg Lanning is hopeful about her team's chances in the Women's Premier League (WPL) final.
The Capitals will take on the Mumbai Indians at Brabourne Stadium on Saturday.
Notably, this will be their third consecutive final, and they are keen to finally secure the title after two near misses.
"What happened before doesn't really matter, not even this year's games," Lanning said at a pre-match press conference.
Here's more.
Team performance
Capitals's consistent performance leads to final berth
Delhi Capitals had a stellar run in the league stage, winning five out of their eight games.
This phenomenal performance earned them a direct entry into the final.
Lanning was confident that her team is ready for the final showdown, adding they are ready to give it their all.
The captain highlighted how different players have stood up during the season, boosting their confidence ahead of the final.
Player performance
Lanning praises Verma's form ahead of final
Lanning also praised her opening partner, Shafali Verma, for her consistent performance this season.
"She's been great for us," Lanning said about Verma. "She's been getting some good starts and looks like she's having fun, always smiling, which is a good sign."
"She's key to our team, both on and off the field," Lanning praised Verma.
Lanning expressed confidence in Verma's potential impact on the final match against Mumbai Indians.
Personal journey
Lanning reflects on her WPL experience
Looking back at her time with Delhi Capitals in India, Lanning said she enjoyed being a part of the WPL and the Capitals team.
"It's an amazing competition, quite different in many ways," she said.
Despite the challenges, Lanning's competitive spirit remains unshaken as she hopes to help her team win by scoring as many runs as possible.
Numbers
Lanning's 2025 WPL and overall WPL numbers
This season, the DC skipper has amassed 263 runs at 37.57 across eight innings.
She also boasts a strike rate of 117.93 alongside three fifties.
Manning also smashed her WPL career highest score this season, managing 92 against the Gujarat Gaints.
Overall, she has now racked up 939 runs at 40.82, including a strike rate of 126.89. Lanning owns nine WPL fifties.