Mumbai, March 11 -- Delhi Capitals have directly qualified for the final of the ongoing Women's Premier League after Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) handed an 11-run defeat to Mumbai Indians on Tuesday at the Brabourne Stadium.

A high-scoring affair mesmerised the spectators as RCB successfully defended 199 and left MI tattering. RCB's victory turned out to be a favour for DC, as they stayed at the summit and directly qualified for the final for the third successive time in as many seasons.

MI stayed in the second spot and will face the Gujarat Giants in the playoff match on Thursday at the same venue, looking to reach the final for the second time.

The 200-run chase was always going to be tricky despite the firepower MI had in its s...