On the eve of her team’s Women’s Premier League (WPL) final clash against Mumbai Indians (MI), Delhi Capitals (DC) skipper Meg Lanning acknowledged that it is a high pressure game and will be a “massive challenge” to face the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side.

“Both Mumbai and Delhi have been consistent throughout the tournament. We have had two good contests. I am looking forward to taking on a really good team, they played some really good cricket last night,” Lanning told reporters during the pre-match press conference at the Brabourne Stadium on Saturday (March 25).

“We know how dangerous they can be, they have got some great players. It is a massive challenge for Delhi, but we are confident as well. We come in having been pushed in a few games which is important, we have not had things going our way and that prepares us really nicely.

 “(It is) a high pressure game tomorrow night and we just got to play our best cricket,” she added.

The historic Brabourne Stadium of Mumbai will host the summit clash on Sunday (March 26).

“We have played with smiles on our faces and that is what I will be encouraging our girls to do tomorrow night, enjoy the experience, embrace it because who knows if we get back here again so we need to make the most of the opportunity,” Lanning said.

The DC captain hoped that dashing opener Shafali Verma, who smashed two half-centuries in the league stage, will be at her best in the final.

“Batting with her has been great fun. She has got a unique style which works for her. She takes the game-on and turns it in our favour. She had a great tournament and is looking in good form heading into the final tomorrow.

“Hopefully she comes in with a clear mind and is ready to take the game on and I can watch from the other end,” Lanning said.

She also highlighted the importance of fielding in the final, saying that teams that have done well consistently in WPL have fielded well.

“Both teams have got pretty good bowling and batting lineups. You will have to do really well to win, we have not thought it that way,” replied Lanning when asked if the final of WPL could be a shootout between Delhi’s batting and Mumbai’s bowling.

“We want to come in and play our best game with both the bat and the ball, and fielding as well which has played a big role in this tournament. I think teams that have done that well have been successful,” Lanning further said.

(With PTI Inputs)