RCB gave Mumbai a target of 136 runs in the eliminator, Perry scored a stormy half-century, RCB won the Match
MI w vs RCB w Playoffs WPL 2024 Highlights: In the eliminator match of the Women’s Premier League, Royal Challengers Bangalore scored 135 runs after losing six wickets in 20 overs against Mumbai Indians and gave a target of 136 runs to Harmanpreet Kaur’s team.
RCB won the toss, chose to bat
RCB won the toss and decided to bat against Mumbai Indians. Captain Smriti Mandhana said that her team entered the eliminator match without any changes. Meanwhile, MI captain Harmanpreet Kaur said that Yastika Bhatia has returned to the team. She got the chance in place of Priyanka Bala.
RCB innings starts: MI w vs RCB w Playoffs WPL 2024 Highlights
Royal Challengers Bangalore were ready to bat first in the important match of the second season. To get a good start to the innings, captain Smriti Mandhana and Sophie Devine came to the crease to open the batting. Both wanted to put pressure on Mumbai bowlers from the very beginning.
Both RCB openers are out
RCB had suffered two setbacks in the beginning of the match. Smriti Mandhana and Sophie Devine, who came to open the batting, got out after scoring 20 runs. RCB lost two wickets within three balls. Haley Mathews made her her victim on the last ball of the second over. Whereas, Natalie Siver Brunt sent the captain to the pavilion on the second ball of the third over.
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RCB third wicket fell
RCB’s batting order seemed to be struggling against Mumbai’s lethal bowling. Saika Ishaq gave the third blow to the team. On the fourth ball of the fourth over, he got Disha Kasat caught by Pooja. She returned to the pavilion without opening the account. At present, Elise Perry and Richa Ghosh were standing at the crease. After five overs the team’s score was 28/3.
Team score 47/3 after eight overs
RCB, which had lost three wickets, was getting back into form. Richa Ghosh, who came to bat at number five, was looking in strong form. He was seen batting with Ellyse Perry against Mumbai. After eight overs the team’s score was 47/3.
RCB fourth wicket fell
Richa Ghosh, who came to bat at number five, returned to the pavilion after scoring 14 runs. She was caught by Hayley Mathews at the hands of Natalie Siver Brunt. He tried to send the first ball of the 10th over across the boundary but missed it. This wicket broke the hearts of RCB fans. RCB’s batting performance in the eliminator match has been a flop so far. Currently, Ellyse Perry and Sophie Molineux were at the crease. After 11 overs the team’s score was 53/4.
RCB fifth wicket fell
RCB got the fifth blow in the form of Sophie Molineux. She could score only 11 runs in 17 balls. He was made his victim by Nate Siver Brunt on the last ball of the 15th over. At present Ellis Perry (40) and Georgia (2) were standing at the crease. After 16 overs the team’s score was 90/5.
Elise Perry out after scoring 66 runs
RCB strong player Ellyse Perry was out after scoring 66 runs. Saika Ishaq made him his victim on the second ball of the last over.