WPL 2024, MI-W vs RCB Eliminator Highlights: Royal Challengers Bangalore beat Mumbai Indians by 5 runs

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• 15 Mar 2024, 10:35 PM

  MI-W vs RCB Live Score: Royal Challengers Bangalore Women won by 5 runs

  Asha Shobana steps up to bowl the final over, with the tension palpable in the air. Pooja manages to edge the ball and takes a quick single, putting Amelia Kerr on strike. Kerr then expertly guides the ball towards the long-off region, but Sophie Devine's swift fielding prevents any chance of a second run. Vastrakar then cleverly plays the ball towards the mid-wicket region, allowing for a well-executed double. Asha, displaying her experience, delivers a perfectly timed turning delivery. Pooja attempts to play a shot but is caught off guard by Richa Ghosh's quick stumping. In the final delivery, Asha maintains her composure and prevents any chance of a maximum, securing a thrilling victory for her team.

  RCBW 135/6 (20)

  MIW 130/6 (20)

  
• 15 Mar 2024, 10:28 PM

  MI-W vs RCB Live Score: MI 104/3 in 16 overs

  Timing is crucial in this game, and Kaur's two boundaries have brought her team closer to victory.

  
• 15 Mar 2024, 10:23 PM

  MI-W vs RCB Live Score: MI 80/3 in 13 overs

  Harmanpreet scored a boundary, but Mumbai is struggling in their attempt to chase down a small run total.

  
• 15 Mar 2024, 10:00 PM

  MI-W vs RCB Live Score: MI 69/3 in 11 overs

  The batsman executed a brilliant pull shot through mid-wicket for a boundary, showcasing exceptional power and precision. However, Wareham managed to dismiss Brunt by clean bowling her with a straight delivery that she failed to connect with.

  
• 15 Mar 2024, 09:57 PM

  MI-W vs RCB Live Score: MI 50/2 in 8 overs

  Nat Sciver-Brunt elegantly finds the boundary, leaving Perry to pay the price for straying too close to the line. Mumbai reaches their fifty-run milestone, but Perry quickly retaliates by dismissing Yastika with a clean bowl.

  
• 15 Mar 2024, 09:56 PM

  MI-W vs RCB Live Score: MI 44/1 in 7 overs

  Georgia Wareham has returned to the attack, and a delicate touch by Nat Sciver-Brunt has resulted in the ball crossing the boundary. 

  
• 15 Mar 2024, 09:55 PM

  MI-W vs RCB Live Score: MI 27/1 in 4 overs

  Shreyanka Patil successfully dismisses Matthews, while Yastika's dropped catch will prove costly in the run chase.

  
• 15 Mar 2024, 09:03 PM

  MI-W vs RCB Live Score: MI 22/0 in 3 overs

  The runs are now coming thick and fast for Mumbai, with Matthews driving the run chase by hitting boundaries to the square region.

  
• 15 Mar 2024, 09:01 PM

  MI-W vs RCB Live Score: RCB 135/6 in 20 overs

  Saika Ishaque dismisses Perry, putting Mumbai in position for a significant victory. Nat Sciver-Brunt does not drop the ball tonight. However, Wareham finishes with a six, injecting a glimmer of hope.

  
• 15 Mar 2024, 08:36 PM

  MI-W vs RCB Live Score: RCB 113/5 in 18 overs

  Amelia Kerr has returned to the attack, but Perry's well-executed sweep shot has propelled RCB beyond the 100-run mark.

  
• 15 Mar 2024, 08:20 PM

  MI-W vs RCB Live Score: RCB 75/4 in 14 overs

  Perry quickly springs into action and expertly retrieves a boundary off Kerr. The ball was a full toss and Perry skillfully sent it straight down the ground.

  
• 15 Mar 2024, 08:05 PM

  MI-W vs RCB Live Score: RCB 51/4 in 10 overs

  Nat Sciver-Brunt did not drop a catch tonight as she cleanly caught Richa Ghosh, with Matthews taking her second wicket. This catch was crucial in the context of the game.

  
• 15 Mar 2024, 07:55 PM

  MI-W vs RCB Live Score: RCB 34/3 in 7 overs

  What a fantastic over from Ismail, as she bowls a maiden over and effectively restricts Richa from hitting any boundaries. Mumbai's performance is truly impressive.

  
• 15 Mar 2024, 07:54 PM

  MI-W vs RCB Live Score: RCB 24/3 in 4 overs

  Saika Ishaque has entered the attack, putting RCB in a precarious position. Disha Kasat's shot goes straight to Vastrakar, resulting in her departure without scoring a single run.

  
• 15 Mar 2024, 07:52 PM

  MI-W vs RCB Live Score: RCB 23/2 in 3 overs

  Nat Sciver-Brunt makes a crucial breakthrough by dismissing Smriti Mandhana, a significant wicket for RCB as they lose two key players. Mandhana attempted to hit the ball over the extra cover region, but unfortunately failed to achieve the necessary elevation, resulting in a straightforward catch for Ismail.

  
• 15 Mar 2024, 07:07 PM

  MI-W vs RCB Live Score: RCB 20/1 in 2 overs

  Mandhana aggressively took on Matthews, smashing the ball over mid-off for a boundary. However, Matthews managed to dismiss Devine, a significant wicket for the team.

  
• 15 Mar 2024, 07:05 PM

  MI-W vs RCB Live Score: Teams

  Mumbai Indians Women (Playing XI): Hayley Matthews, Yastika Bhatia(w), Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur(c), Amelia Kerr, Amanjot Kaur, Pooja Vastrakar, S Sajana, Humaira Kazi, Shabnim Ismail, Saika Ishaque

  Royal Challengers Bangalore Women (Playing XI): Smriti Mandhana(c), Sophie Molineux, Ellyse Perry, Sophie Devine, Richa Ghosh(w), Georgia Wareham, Disha Kasat, Shreyanka Patil, Asha Sobhana, Shraddha Pokharkar, Renuka Thakur Singh

  
• 15 Mar 2024, 07:05 PM

  MI-W vs RCB Live Score: Royal Challengers Bangalore Women opt to bat

  Smriti Mandhana: We would like to bat first today. It's an Eliminator, runs on board definitely count. It'll start keeping low hopefully in the second innings. We are unchanged today. Throughout the tournament, lots of ups and downs. We'll take a lot of positives from the last match. 

  Harmanpreet Kaur: We were confused, we were looking to bat first as well. Yastika is back today for Bala. We have learnt a lot. Today is a new match, hopefully we do what we want to do. Staying in the moment is very important. Today's game is important and we want to give our 100%.

  
• 15 Mar 2024, 07:02 PM

  MI-W vs RCB Live Score: Hello and Welcome!

  Hello and welcome to our live coverage of Eliminator of TATA WPL 2024 between Mumbai Indians Women and Royal Challengers Bangalore at Arun Jaitley Stadium.