Mumbai Indians secured a 15-run victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a thrilling Women’s Premier League match at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara. Despite a late onslaught from Richa Ghosh, RCB fell short chasing 200 runs, with Ghosh’s impressive 90 off 50 balls almost turning the game around.
RCB struggled early in their innings, collapsing to 35/5 in the Power-play due to Hayley Matthews and Shabnim Ismail’s brilliant bowling. However, Ghosh’s explosive batting towards the end, scoring 35 runs in the last two overs, kept RCB in the game until the final ball.
Mumbai Indians’ strong performance was highlighted by Nat Sciver-Brunt’s century, setting a formidable total of 199/4. Hayley’s 3-10 bowling figures and crucial contributions from senior players lifted MI to second place in the points table, keeping their playoff hopes alive.
In a must-win encounter, MI’s early dominance with the ball, led by Shabnim and Hayley, put pressure on RCB. Despite RCB’s late resistance, MI’s overall performance and key players’ contributions secured a vital win in the Women’s Premier League.
