WPL 2025: Mumbai Indians win toss, opt to bowl against Royal Challengers Bengaluru

ANI February 21, 2025 296 views

The Women's Premier League 2025 witnessed an exciting toss drama as Mumbai Indians captain Harmanpreet Kaur won and chose to bowl against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Both teams are coming into the match with recent wins and strong performances from key players like Smriti Mandhana and Nat Sciver-Brunt. The match promises high-intensity cricket with both sides looking to maintain their momentum. Fans can expect a thrilling contest between two top-tier women's cricket teams.

"We are gonna bowl first. We have seen that the first six overs are good for bowling" - Harmanpreet Kaur, MI Captain
Bengaluru, February 21: Mumbai Indians captain Harmanpreet Kaur won the toss and opted to bowl against defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the ongoing Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 on Friday.

Key Points

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Mumbai Indians aim to continue winning momentum after beating Gujarat Giants

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RCB seeking third consecutive victory in high-stakes match

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Smriti Mandhana leads strong Royal Challengers lineup

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Both teams retain unchanged playing elevens

RCB are coming into the high-profile fixture with two victories on the trot. SkiRoyal Challengers Bengalurupper Smriti Mandhana and wicketkeeper batter Richa Ghosh have provided the firepower with the bat. With the ball, Renuka Singh has been a destructive force. On the other hand, MI have tasted success in one out of their two games. They lost their game against Delhi Capitals but bounced back against Gujarat Giants in style.

After winning the toss, MI captain Harmanpreet Kaur said, "We are gonna bowl first. We have seen that the first six overs are good for bowling, so we are going to chase. Last year we had a lot of fun in Bangalore and we are looking forward to it again. We are going with the same eleven."

RCB captain Smriti Mandhana said during the time of the toss, "It's good to be back and have this sort of welcome. I think it's massive for the team to have fans around, it only motivates us. Whatever we do, we do for them. All the girls are really proud, we have done well in the last two games but we know Cricket is a game where we start from zero and we are charged up. It looks like a good wicket, Vadodara had a lot of dew but Bangalore won't have much dew. I don't mind batting first here. We are going with the same eleven."

Mumbai Indians Women (Playing XI): Hayley Matthews, Yastika Bhatia(w), Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur(c), Amelia Kerr, Sajeevan Sajana, G Kamalini, Amanjot Kaur, Sanskriti Gupta, Shabnim Ismail, Parunika Sisodia

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women (Playing XI): Smriti Mandhana(c), Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Ellyse Perry, Richa Ghosh(w), Raghvi Bist, Kanika Ahuja, Georgia Wareham, Kim Garth, Ekta Bisht, Joshitha VJ, Renuka Singh Thakur.

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