The highly anticipated Women's Premier League (WPL) is back for its second edition, kicking off on Friday, February 23. The curtain-raiser features an exciting face-off between the Mumbai Indians and the Delhi Capitals at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore. Alongside the action on the field, fantasy enthusiasts are gearing up for the official Dream11 Fantasy league, spanning the month-long tournament.

The WPL Fantasy 2024 retains most of its rules from the previous season, allowing five boosters and 50 transfers throughout the 22 matches. In this guide, we'll dive into the ideal Fantasy XI for the opening match between MI and DC.

Ideal WPL Fantasy Team - MI vs DC

Wicketkeepers:

• Yastika Bhatia (MI) (8.5 Credits)

Batters:

• Meg Lanning (DC) (10.5 Credits)
• Smriti Mandhana (RCB) (10.5 Credits)
• Shweta Sehrawat (UP) (7 Credits)

All-Rounders:

• Tahlia McGrath (UPW) (10 Credits)
• Nat Sciver-Brunt (MI) (10.5 Credits)
• Hayley Matthews (MI) (10.5 Credits)
• Shreyanka Patil (RCB) (8.5 Credits)

Bowlers:

• Saika Ishaque (MI) (8 Credits)
• Titas Sadhu (DC) (8 Credits)
• Meghna Singh (GG) (7.5 Credits)

Strategy and Player Analysis

The strategy for this match leans towards a confident selection of four players from MI and two from DC, pending any unexpected team news post-toss. Key picks include Yastika Bhatia, Meg Lanning, and the formidable all-rounders Nat Sciver-Brunt and Hayley Matthews. Notable selections also include Saika Ishaque, Titas Sadhu, and the promising uncapped Shweta Sehrawat.

Captaincy Decision

The captaincy decision revolves around three overseas players – Nat Sciver-Brunt, Hayley Matthews, and Meg Lanning. The final decision will be made post-toss and pitch report, with a preference for Hayley Matthews if the wicket indicates potential turn.

Final Fantasy XI - MI vs DC

Wicketkeepers: Yastika Bhatia (MI) (8.5 Credits)

Batters: Meg Lanning (DC) (10.5 Credits), Smriti Mandhana (RCB) (10.5 Credits), and Shweta Sehrawat (UP) (7 Credits)

All-Rounders: Tahlia McGrath (UPW) (10 Credits), Nat Sciver-Brunt (MI) (10 Credits), Hayley Matthews (MI) (9 Credits), and Shreyanka Patil (RCB) (8.5 Credits)

Bowlers: Saika Ishaque (MI) (8 Credits), Titas Sadhu (DC) (8 Credits), and Meghna Singh (GG) (7.5 Credits)

Note: Players in bold are featuring in this game.