Mumbai Indians (WPL) vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (WPL) Scorecard: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) registered a crucial 11-run win over Mumbai Indians (MI) in Match 20 of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 at the Brabourne Stadium. The victory, powered by strong performances from Smriti Mandhana, Ellyse Perry, and Georgia Wareham, ensured that RCB ended their campaign on a high note despite already being out of the playoff race.
RCB’s Strong Start with the Bat
After losing the toss and being asked to bat first, RCB got off to a solid start. Captain Smriti Mandhana led from the front, scoring a composed 53 off 37 balls, which included eight fours and a six. Ellyse Perry anchored the innings with an unbeaten 49 off 38 deliveries, playing a pivotal role in building a competitive total.
Richa Ghosh provided the momentum in the middle overs, scoring a quick-fire 36 off 22 balls with four boundaries and a six. The real game-changer, however, was Georgia Wareham’s late blitz. She smashed 31 off just 10 balls, including four boundaries and two sixes, to propel RCB to an imposing total of 199/3 in 20 overs.
For Mumbai, Hayley Matthews was the pick of the bowlers, taking 2/37 in her four-over spell. Amelia Kerr claimed one wicket but was expensive, conceding 47 runs in three overs.
Mumbai’s Chase Falls Short
In response, Mumbai Indians began their chase steadily, with Nat Sciver-Brunt playing a brilliant innings. She scored 69 off 35 balls, hitting nine fours and two sixes, and kept MI in the hunt. However, the lack of support from the other batters cost Mumbai the match.
Sajeevan Sajana played a cameo of 23 off 12 balls, while Harmanpreet Kaur chipped in with 20 off 18. However, regular wickets derailed Mumbai’s chase. Sneh Rana was instrumental with the ball, picking up 3/26 in her four overs, while Kim Garth and Ellyse Perry took two wickets each to apply pressure on the Mumbai batting lineup.
Despite a late push from the lower order, Mumbai Indians fell short, managing only 188/9 in 20 overs.
Key Moments of the Match
- Smriti Mandhana’s fifty (53 off 37) laid the foundation for RCB’s big total.
- Georgia Wareham’s explosive 31* off 10 balls gave RCB the late push.
- Nat Sciver-Brunt’s fighting 69 off 35 balls kept Mumbai’s hopes alive.
- Sneh Rana’s crucial spell (3/26) restricted Mumbai’s batting momentum.
