In a high-stakes Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 encounter, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) delivered a commanding performance against Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Brabourne Stadium, posting an imposing total of 199/3 in 20 overs.
RCB’s Dominant Batting Display
RCB’s innings was led by Smriti Mandhana, who played a captain’s knock, scoring 52 off 35 balls with a mix of elegant strokes and powerful boundaries. Ellyse Perry anchored the innings beautifully, remaining unbeaten at 49 off 38 balls, ensuring stability in the middle overs.
The real acceleration came in the final overs, thanks to Georgia Wareham, who smashed 31 runs off just 10 balls, pushing RCB close to the 200-run mark.
MI’s Struggles with the Ball
Mumbai Indians bowlers had a tough time containing the onslaught. Amelia Kerr managed to pick up a wicket but proved expensive, conceding 47 runs in her spell. The other bowlers struggled to find consistency as RCB batters capitalized on loose deliveries.
Mumbai’s Chase: A Tough Challenge Ahead
With a daunting target of 200 runs, MI’s batting lineup will need a strong start and consistent partnerships to stay in the game. The powerplay will be crucial in determining their approach to this challenging run chase.
With a place in the final at stake, all eyes are now on MI’s response. Will they pull off a remarkable chase, or will RCB’s bowling unit seal the deal? Stay tuned for live updates as the match progresses!