Patiala, 22 February (Sports Desk)
Mumbai Indians (MI) secured a nail-biting four-wicket victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in a thrilling Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 clash at Bengaluru on Friday. Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and all-rounder Amanjot Kaur played pivotal roles in guiding their team to victory while chasing a competitive target of 168.
RCB’s Competitive Total
After being put into bat, RCB posted a challenging total of 167/7 , thanks largely to a fiery half-century from Australian star Ellyse Perry . Perry smashed an unbeaten 81 off just 43 balls , laced with 11 fours and two sixes , to rescue RCB after they were struggling at 57/4 .
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Perry received support from wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh , who contributed 28 off 25 balls , and skipper Smriti Mandhana , who played a quickfire 26 off 13 deliveries . For MI, medium-pacer Amanjot Kaur was the standout bowler, claiming 3/22 to restrict RCB’s scoring rate during the middle overs.
MI’s Thrilling Chase
Chasing 168 , MI got off to a shaky start as opener Yastika Bhatia departed early. However, Hayley Matthews (15 off 10) and England’s Nat Sciver-Brunt (42 off 21; 9x4s) steadied the innings with a 55-run partnership for the second wicket, keeping MI in the hunt.
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Sciver-Brunt’s explosive knock came to an end when she was bowled by Kim Garth , leaving MI at 75/3 . Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur then took charge, forming a crucial 52-run stand with Amanjot Kaur for the fifth wicket. Harmanpreet played a composed innings, scoring 50 off 38 balls with 8 fours and 1 six , before being stumped off Georgia Wareham’s delivery.
Wareham struck again in the same over, dismissing Sajeevan Sajana , which added pressure on MI. However, Amanjot Kaur rose to the occasion, smashing 34 off 27 balls , including two sixes in the penultimate over off Kanika Ahuja , to bring the equation down to just one run per ball in the final over.
With MI needing four runs off the last two deliveries, G Kamalini sealed the win with a boundary off Ekta Bisht , handing MI their first victory over defending champions RCB in three attempts.
Key Performances
- Ellyse Perry (RCB): Blistering 81 off 43 balls * to anchor RCB’s innings.
- Amanjot Kaur (MI): Stellar bowling figures of 3/22 and a vital 34 off 27 balls * with the bat.
- Harmanpreet Kaur (MI): Captain’s knock of 50 off 38 balls to keep MI’s chase alive.
- Nat Sciver-Brunt (MI): Explosive 42 off 21 balls to provide early momentum.
A Memorable Victory
This thrilling win marked a significant milestone for Mumbai Indians, as they finally overcame the defending champions RCB in WPL 2025. The match showcased the depth and resilience of MI’s squad, with contributions from both experienced players and emerging talents.
The victory not only boosted MI’s confidence but also highlighted the competitive spirit of the Women’s Premier League, setting the stage for more exciting encounters in the tournament.
