WPL 2023, Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bangalore Live Score Updates: RCB Skipper Smriti Mandhana Wins Toss, Opts To Bat vs MI

06.03.2023 - 17:01 sports.ndtv.com

Mumbai Indians Women vs Royal Challengers Bangalore Women, Live Updates:Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Smriti Mandhana won the toss and opted to bat against Mumbai Indians in their next Women's Premier League match on Monday at the Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai.

The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side will be coming to this match after thrashing Gujarat Giants by 143 runs in the season opener. On the other hand, Smriti Mandhana-led RCB will be coming to this match after facing a 60-run defeat against Delhi Capitals. (LIVE SCORECARD) Mumbai Indians Women (Playing XI): Yastika Bhatia(w), Hayley Matthews, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur(c), Amelia Kerr, Pooja Vastrakar, Issy Wong, Amanjot Kaur, Humaira Kazi, Jintimani Kalita, Saika Ishaque Royal Challengers Bangalore Women (Playing XI): Smriti Mandhana(c), Sophie Devine, Ellyse Perry, Disha Kasat, Richa Ghosh(w), Heather Knight, Kanika Ahuja, Megan Schutt, Shreyanka Patil, Preeti Bose, Renuka Thakur Singh Mumbai all-rounder Natalie Sciver is up for a quick chat.

Talking about the first game, she says that it was a big occasion and they were up for it but she was a bit nervous going out to bat.

Adds that you get a bit nervy while coming into a tournament like this. Mentions that she would have liked to score a few more runs in the last game and is excited to bowl with the new ball once again.

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Delhi Capitals will be going up against Mumbai Indians in the most-awaited final match of the Women's Premier League 2023 on Sunday. Both the teams had a magnificent run during the league stage and gave a brilliant performance. The Meg Lanning-led side became the first team to qualify into the finals while the Harmanpreet Kaur-led team defeated UP Warriorz in the Eliminator match on Friday. It will be an interesting clash as both the teams will be putting their best foot forward in order to clinch the inaugural title of the tournament.

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Mumbai Indians beat UP Warriorz by 72 runs in the Eliminator clash to enter the finals of the Women's Premier League in Mumbai on Friday. MI will face Delhi Capitals in the title clash on Sunday. Sent into bat, Mumbai Indians scored 182 for four. MI were off to a decent start but both their openers -- Hayley Matthews and Yastika Bhatia -- could not capitalise on their starts. Nat Sciver-Brunt top-scored for MI with a blistering 72 not out off 38 balls, and while skipper Harmanpreet Kaur was out for 14, Melie Kerr chipped in with a 19-ball 29 before Pooja Vastrakar hit 11 in four balls. In reply, MI bowled out UPW for 110 in 17.4 overs, with Kiran Navgire making 43 off 27 balls.

Watch: Mumbai Indians' Issy Wong Creates History, Bags First-Ever WPL Hat-trick

Mumbai Indians' 20-year-old pacer Issy Wong created history in the inaugural edition of the Women's Premier League, bagging the tournament's first-ever hat-trick in the Eliminator clash against UP Warriorz. Issy stepped up when her franchise needed her the most, taking a total of 4 wickets for just 15 runs in 4 overs as Mumbai went on to beat UP by a whopping 72 runs in the virtual semi-final on Friday. In the process, Mumbai entered the final of the tournament, setting up a date with Delhi Capitals.

Watch: Smriti Mandhana Bowls In WPL, India Teammate Draws Comparisons With Virat Kohli

It was a disappointing show from Smriti Mandhana in the inaugural season of the Women's Premier League as the star batter failed to score big for Royal Challengers Bangalore and her team also failed to reach the play-offs. However, the RCB skipper had a surprise up her sleeve in the final group stage match against Mumbai Indians on Tuesday. Mandhana, who was bought for a record Rs 3.4 crore, bowled for the first time in the tournament and the video has quickly gone viral on social media as she rarely bowls. Mandhana's action reminded fans of Virat Kohli who is also well known for his distinctive bowling action and even her India teammate Harleen Deol reacted to her bowling.

WPL 2023, RCB vs MI, Live Score Updates: Mumbai Indians Aim For Top Spot Against Eliminated RCB

WPL 2023, Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Mumbai Indians, Live:Royal Challengers Bangalore will be going up against Mumbai Indians in their Women's Premier League match on Tuesday at the DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai. With UP Warriorz defeating Gujarat Giants and qualifying for the Playoffs, RCB have been disqualified from the race. On the other hand, the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side is playing for a spot in the final of the tournament. MI will be coming to this clash after facing a nine-wicket defeat against Delhi Capitals in their previous match. (Live Scorecard)

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WPL 2023, Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals Live Updates: Table-toppers Mumbai Indians will bat first against second-placed Delhi Capitals in match number 18 of the ongoing Women's Premier League on Monday. MI and DC both will be looking to get back on the winning track. While Mumbai suffered their first loss in the tournament last week after getting down against UP Warriorz, Delhi are coming on the back of a defeat they suffered at the hands of Gujarat Giants. MI top the table with 10 points, while DC follow them with 8. Both the sides have qualified for the WPL playoffs. (LIVE SCORECARD)