Mumbai Indians Shine in Thrilling WPL 2025 Win Against Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Mar, 7 2025

The Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 produced another cracker of a match as Mumbai Indians (MI) faced off against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in what turned out to be a gripping contest. A packed stadium in Bengaluru witnessed a thrilling finish as MI snatched a 4-wicket victory from the jaws of defeat.

Perry's Heroics and RCB's Struggle

Batting first, RCB seemed shaky at the start, staggering to 57/4 by the 8th over. However, Ellyse Perry took charge, stabilizing the innings with a magnificent 81* off just 43 balls, which included several boundary hits that sent the crowd into a frenzy. Her innings was vital in lifting RCB to a partisan 167/7. Georgia Wareham also chipped in with a commendable performance, bagging 3 wickets for 21 runs, providing crucial breakthroughs at key moments.

On the bowling front for MI, Amanjot Kaur was nothing short of spectacular, claiming 3 wickets for 22 runs. Alongside her, Amelia Kerr showed consistent performance by keeping the opposing batsmen in check, yielding only 22 runs from her quota of overs. Their efforts restricted RCB from posting a bigger total.

MI's Chase and Amanjot's Clincher

The run chase was a roller-coaster ride. MI captain, Harmanpreet Kaur, led from the front with a steady 50 off 38 balls, anchoring the innings with skill and composure. The tension peaked in the last few overs, but it was the young sensation, Amanjot Kaur, who stole the spotlight. With a fiery 34* off only 27 balls, her final-over heroics—a six and a boundary—ensured that MI crossed the finish line successfully.

Natalie Sciver-Brunt's rapid-fire 42 off 21 balls provided an early impetus, while Hayley Matthews contributed with a brief but impactful cameo. As for the match-clinching finish, Kamalini showed remarkable poise by hitting the winning runs off the second-to-last ball.

This nail-biter saw MI's composure under pressure, pushing them up to third in the league standings. Meanwhile, RCB faced their first setback of WPL 2025, now occupying the second position. Unsurprisingly, Amanjot's all-around brilliance earned her the Player of the Match accolade. This match not only highlighted MI's depth in their squad but also underlined the exciting talent emerging in the women's game.