Cricket Highlights, February 21: Women’s Premier League 2025 (7th Match) – RCB-W vs MI-W

RCB-W vs MI-W (7th Match) – Highlights

In this article, we will discuss the thrilling encounter between RCB Women and MI Women in the 7th match of the Women’s Premier League 2025, held in Bengaluru on February 21. It was a nail-biting contest that went down to the penultimate delivery, with MI Women successfully chasing the target of 168 to secure a four-wicket victory. Despite a strong effort from RCB Women, MI Women held their nerve in a tense finish to claim the win with just one ball to spare. Let’s take a closer look at the key moments, standout performances, and how the match unfolded.

RCB’s innings started on an aggressive note, with Captain Smriti Mandhana smashing 26 off just 13 balls, including four boundaries and a six. However, her stay was short-lived as she was caught behind off Shabnim Ismail in the third over. Danni Wyatt-Hodge, who opened alongside Mandhana, couldn’t make much of an impact, scoring just 9 before being dismissed by Nat Sciver-Brunt.

The early blows put pressure on RCB, but Ellyse Perry turned things around with a brilliant counterattacking knock. She played a breathtaking innings of 81 off 43 balls, hitting 11 boundaries and two sixes. Her powerful hitting kept RCB’s run rate high despite wickets falling at regular intervals.

Raghvi Bist (1 off 3) and Kanika Ahuja (3 off 9) struggled to make an impact, while Richa Ghosh provided decent support with a 25-ball 28 before falling to Amanjot Kaur. Georgia Wareham contributed 6, while Kim Garth (8*) and Ekta Bisht (2*) helped RCB finish at 167/7. Amanjot Kaur was the pick of the bowlers for MI Women, taking 3/22 in her three-over spell, while Ismail, Sciver-Brunt, Matthews, and Gupta chipped in with a wicket each.

Chasing 168, MI Women got off to a shaky start, losing Yastika Bhatia (8) in the second over to Kim Garth. Hayley Matthews played a quick 15 off 10 before falling to Ekta Bisht. However, Nat Sciver-Brunt’s explosive 42 off 21 balls put MI in a commanding position early on.

She smashed nine fours at a strike rate of 200 before Garth cleaned her up in the seventh over. With the score at 74/3, Captain Harmanpreet Kaur took charge, anchoring the chase with a well-paced 50 off 38 balls. She was well supported by Amanjot Kaur, who played a crucial unbeaten knock of 34 off 27 balls.

The match took a dramatic turn when Georgia Wareham dismissed Harmanpreet and Sajeevan Sajana in quick succession, leaving MI at 144/6 in the 18th over. With 24 needed off the last two overs, Amanjot Kaur and G Kamalini (11* off 8) held their nerve. They took MI past the finish line in a tense final over, with Amanjot hitting a crucial six to ease the pressure.

For RCB, Georgia Wareham was the standout bowler with figures of 3/21 in four overs, while Kim Garth took 2/30. Despite their efforts, MI’s depth in batting proved decisive, handing them a thrilling four-wicket victory with one ball to spare.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women vs Mumbai Indians Women Scoreboard

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women– 167/7

Mumbai Indians Women– 170/6(19.5/20)

Result – MI Women won by 4 wickets (with 1 ball remaining)

Player of the Match – Amanjot Kaur

RCB-W vs MI-W Playing XI

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women

Smriti Mandhana(C), Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Ellyse Perry, Raghvi Bist, Kanika Ahuja, Richa Ghosh(WK), Georgia Wareham, Kim Garth, Ekta Bisht, VJ Joshitha, Renuka Singh

Mumbai Indians Women

Yastika Bhatia(WK), Hayley Matthews, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur(C), Amelia Kerr, Amanjot Kaur, Sajeevan Sajana, G Kamalini, Sanskriti Gupta, Shabnim Ismail, Parunika Sisodia

Disclaimer: These match highlights reflect the author’s insights and analysis. Readers are encouraged to consider the points discussed and form their own conclusions.

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