3 reasons why RCB can beat MI in WPL 2024 eliminator to reach finals

After a disappointing last season, Royal Challengers Bangalore have finally made it into the playoffs of the Women’s Premier League. It has been an impressive campaign for the team led by Smriti Mandhana. But a bigger challenge awaits in the playoffs as they will be clashing against the defending champions Mumbai Indians. Let us take a look at 3 reasons why Royal Challengers Bangalore can knock the defending champions out of the tournament. 

Recent victory over Mumbai Indians

Royal Challengers Bangalore will be taking the field in the eliminator with a psychological edge over their rivals. Just a couple of days ago Bangalore thrashed Mumbai in a one-sided affair to put a stamp on their playoff qualification. This brutal defeat might play in Mumbai’s mind when they meet RCB in the eliminator. Bangalore can exploit this mental block to put Mumbai under pressure right from the word go. 

An in-form middle-order

One of the biggest factors behind RCB’s successful campaign this season has been the performance of their middle order. Unlike last season, this year the middle order has clicked collectively to make Bangalore a threatening side. The likes of Richa Ghosh have taken the responsibility and the youngsters have been guided by international stars like Ellyse Perry and Sophie Devine. This formidable middle-order will be the biggest threat to Mumbai as every player in this middle order has the ability to win the match single handedly for her team. 

All-rounders galore

Royal Challengers Bangalore have a plethora of multidimensional players in their squad. This gives Smriti Mandhana a lot of freedom to tweak the plans as needed at any point in the game. Players like Ellyse Perry have been exceptional with both their batting and bowling. In a knockout game, it often happens that the match seems to slip away but having various options can help Smriti Mandhana outfox the opposition. These all-rounders have given a lot of balance to the playing XI which is essential for any team.

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