The excitement in the WPL 2025 is reaching new heights, and last night’s clash between MI and RCB was nothing short of spectacular. Played at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, this thrilling encounter saw Mumbai Indians register a four-wicket win, bringing an end to RCB’s winning streak.
Ellyse Perry Explosive Knock Goes in Vain
Mumbai Indians won the toss and elected to bowl first. RCB had a strong start, but they lost four quick wickets, including skipper Smriti Mandhana, who scored a quick 26 off just 13 balls. However, Ellyse Perry put on a batting masterclass, smashing 81 off just 43 balls to keep RCB in the game. Wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh also played a crucial role, scoring 28 runs, helping RCB post a competitive total of 167/7 in 20 overs.
Harmanpreet and Amanjot Lead Mumbai to Victory in the Final Over
Mumbai Indians had a shaky start, losing both openers Yastika Bhatia and Hayley Matthews early. However, skipper Harmanpreet Kaur played a captain’s knock, scoring a crucial 50 off 38 balls, while Nat Sciver-Brunt provided support with a quick 32. The match came down to the wire, but Amanjot Kaur remained calm under pressure. Her unbeaten 34 off 27 balls turned out to be the match-winning innings as MI chased down the target in 19.5 overs. Youngster G. Kamilini sealed the victory with a boundary, ensuring MI won with just one ball to spare.
Amanjot Kaur Steals the Show as Player of the Match
The star of the night was Mumbai Indians all-rounder Amanjot Kaur. She played a crucial role with both bat and ball, taking 3 wickets for just 22 runs in her three-over spell before finishing the chase with a composed knock. Her all-round brilliance earned her the well-deserved Player of the Match award.
Match Highlights and Key Performers
RCB’s Ellyse Perry was the highest run-scorer of the night with her stunning 81 off 43 balls. Harmanpreet Kaur followed with a solid 50 for Mumbai Indians. On the bowling front, Georgia Wareham was the pick of the bowlers for RCB, finishing with impressive figures of 3 for 21 in four overs. For Mumbai, Amanjot Kaur was the standout performer, taking 3 wickets for 22 runs in her three-over spell.
Award Winners of the Match
Nat Sciver-Brunt won the Curvv SuperStriker award with an incredible strike rate of 200.00. Ellyse Perry smashed two sixes to bag the Sintex Sixes of the Match award, while Richa Ghosh took a brilliant catch to dismiss Harmanpreet Kaur, earning her the Herbal Life Active Catch of the Match.
RCB Still on Top of the Points Table
Despite this defeat, RCB remains at the top of the WPL 2025 points table due to a better Net Run Rate (NRR). Both Mumbai Indians and RCB now have four points each, making the competition even more intense. This thrilling match has only added to the excitement of WPL 2025! With more action-packed games ahead, who will dominate the tournament? Stay tuned for all the latest updates!
Disclaimer: This report is based on various news sources. For official details, please refer to WPL’s official website or broadcasting channels.
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