The Mumbai Indians Women showcased remarkable grit and determination, securing a hard-fought 4-wicket win against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women in the Women’s Premier League 2025. The match, held at Bengaluru’s renowned M Chinnaswamy Stadium, was nothing short of a thrilling spectacle.
RCB's Innings: Perry's Heroics
Choosing to bat first, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru posted a competitive score of 167/7. A standout performance came from their star batter Ellyse Perry, who was in scintillating form, smashing 81 runs off just 43 deliveries. Her innings was a masterclass in aggressive yet calculated batting, ensuring her team had a challenging total for the Mumbai Indians to chase.
Richa Ghosh provided support with a valuable knock of 28 runs. However, it was a day where Mumbai’s bowler Amanjot Kaur shined brilliantly, dismantling the top order with figures of 3/22. Her decisive wickets, including those of Perry and Ghosh, were pivotal in keeping the target within Mumbai's reach.
Mumbai's Chase: A Tight Finish
The chase, though, was anything but straightforward for the Mumbai Indians. The team faced early setbacks when Yastika Bhatia and Hayley Matthews were dismissed for 8 and 15 runs respectively, putting the team under pressure from the get-go. Yet, the composed and courageous Harmanpreet Kaur stepped up when her team needed her the most.
Harmanpreet anchored the innings with a steady 50 off 38 balls, showcasing why she is considered one of the best in the game. It was her calm under pressure that kept Mumbai alive in the chase even as wickets tumbled. However, it was the clever maneuverings from Amanjot Kaur and her late blitz with Kamalini G that turned the tables.
In the dying moments of the match, with the equation boiling down to the last over, Amanjot pulled off a heroic act by scoring a six, sealing the victory with just one ball to spare. Her all-around contribution deservedly made her the Player of the Match.
Bengaluru’s Georgia Wareham also had a terrific day with the ball, taking 3 wickets for 21 runs, including the significant dismissal of Harmanpreet Kaur. Still, her efforts were not enough to halt Mumbai’s advance.
This match, with its dynamic ebbs and flows, was testament to the level of talent and competition present in the Women’s Premier League, leaving fans eagerly anticipating the clashes to come. With this win, Mumbai earned crucial points in the league standings, adding to the excitement of WPL 2025.