7 March 2025
Thrilling Win for Mumbai Indians in WPL 2025 Against RCB
In a nail-biter of a match at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, the Mumbai Indians edged out Royal Challengers Bengaluru with a four-wicket victory in the seventh match of the WPL 2025. The intense showdown showcased incredible performances, especially from Amanjot Kaur, whose all-round abilities guided Mumbai to success.
Mumbai started the match with a strategic decision to bowl first after winning the toss, and it proved fruitful. Their bowlers took advantage of the situation as RCB's top order wobbled, reducing them to 57/4 at one stage. Despite the early setbacks, Ellyse Perry unleashed a formidable performance with the bat. Her explosive innings, featuring 81 runs off just 43 balls—punctuated by 11 boundaries and 2 sixes—was the backbone of RCB's score of 167/7. Perry's crucial partnership with Richa Ghosh, who contributed 19 runs, helped stabilize RCB's innings, providing them a competitive total.
The chase for Mumbai Indians was initially rocky as they stumbled to 82/4. However, it was the captain, Harmanpreet Kaur, who anchored the recovery with her confident display, crafting a well-paced 50 off 38 balls. Her partnership with Amanjot Kaur was key, as they added 64 vital runs, bringing Mumbai closer to the target.
Amanjot Kaur's Game-Changing Performance
Amanjot Kaur emerged as the hero, exhibiting resilience and tactical brilliance. Earlier in the innings, she also starred with the ball, snagging 3 wickets for 22 runs, setting the stage for Mumbai's control in the game. In the chase, her 34-run cameo included two decisive sixes in the penultimate over, steering her team home with just a ball to spare. Even as Georgia Wareham tried to push RCB back into the contest by dismissing Harmanpreet and Amelia Kerr, Amanjot stood firm.
Adding to the excitement, 16-year-old G Kamalini showed nerves of steel in the final moments, scoring a timely 11 off 8 deliveries, assisting Amanjot in sealing the victory in the last over. The win moved Mumbai Indians to second place in the league standings, tied with RCB at four points.
The match reaffirmed Amanjot Kaur's rising influence in the league, as her dual skills with bat and ball have become invaluable to the team. Mumbai's decision-making, right from choosing to bowl first, reflected their strategic acumen and adaptability in high-stakes scenarios, a quality that could be pivotal as the tournament progresses.
