MI vs RCB, WPL Highlights: Mumbai Indians win by 15 runs
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MI vs RCB, WPL Highlights: Mumbai Indians win by 15 runs

MI vs RCB, WPL Live Score: Table-toppers Royal Challengers Bengaluru will aim to return to winning ways when they face a struggling Mumbai Indians in a Women’s Premier League clash here on Monday.

RCB’s perfect start to the season ended on Saturday with a loss to Delhi Capitals, a timely reminder of how quickly fortunes can change as the league enters its business end. Despite that setback, Bengaluru remain comfortably placed at the top of the table, having displayed all-round consistency through the tournament, and will be eager to move past the defeat with the playoffs approaching.

Mumbai Indians, meanwhile, are desperate for a turnaround. The defending champions are on a three-match losing streak, a slump that has stalled their campaign and placed their playoff hopes under strain. A victory over the league leaders would not only halt the slide but also provide a crucial confidence lift for a side still searching for momentum.

Inconsistency, especially in crunch moments, has hurt MI, while RCB will be keen to address the shortcomings exposed in their previous game. With contrasting objectives — one side looking to reassert dominance and the other fighting to revive their season — Monday’s contest promises to be a closely fought encounter.

The Vadodara pitch has offered assistance to bowlers in recent matches, placing a premium on discipline and smart shot selection. With the league phase reaching a decisive stage, this fixture could play an important role in shaping the final standings.

For RCB, skipper Smriti Mandhana has set the tone with steady runs at the top, while Nadine de Klerk has provided valuable contributions with both bat and ball. However, the middle order will need to step up, with Richa Ghosh and Radha Yadav expected to turn promising starts into match-winning efforts after a batting wobble in the last outing.

Mumbai have leaned heavily on Nat Sciver-Brunt, their standout performer across disciplines, with captain Harmanpreet Kaur adding a few impactful cameos. Amelia Kerr has also delivered timely breakthroughs to keep MI in the contest despite recent losses.

That said, MI will be seeking stronger returns from their unsettled top order, while their bowling — particularly at the death — will be under scrutiny following struggles to defend or contain totals during the losing run.

Both teams will hope their key players rise to the occasion as the tournament heads into its crucial phase.

In their previous meeting this season, RCB edged MI by three wickets in the opening match at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.

The Squads:

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Smriti Mandhana (c), Richa Ghosh, Shreyanka Patil, Georgia Voll, Nadine de Klerk, Radha Yadav, Lauren Bell, Linsey Smith, Prema Rawat, Arundhati Reddy, Pooja Vastrakar, Grace Harris, Gautami Naik, Prathyoosha Kumar, D. Hemalatha, Sayali Satghare.

Mumbai Indians: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Nat Sciver-Brunt, Hayley Matthews, Amanjot Kaur, G. Kamalini, Amelia Kerr, Shabnim Ismail, Sanskriti Gupta, Sajana Sajeevan, Rahila Firdous, Nicola Carey, Poonam Khemnar, Triveni Vasistha, Nalla Reddy, Saika Ishaque, Milly Illingworth.

20:03 (IST) Jan 26
0
Overs7.2
Score50 - 1

Shreyanka Patil to Nat Sciver-Brunt, Quicker, on off, Nat Sciver-Brunt eases it back to the bowler.

20:03 (IST) Jan 26

Time for spin now. Here's Shreyanka Patil into the attack. She replaces Arundhati Reddy.

20:03 (IST) Jan 26
4
Overs7.1
Score50 - 1

Shreyanka Patil to Nat Sciver-Brunt, FOUR! You cannot give that width to Nat Sciver-Brunt! Flatter, outside off, Nat Sciver-Brunt reaches out to it and punches it in the gap through cover for a boundary. 50 UP FOR MI!

20:01 (IST) Jan 26
Score after 7 overs 46 - 1
Runs Scored: 0
111(1LB)410
  • Hayley Matthews 18 (19)
  • Nat Sciver-Brunt 17 (16)
Nadine De Klerk1-0-7-0
0
Overs6.6
Score46 - 1

Nadine De Klerk to Hayley Matthews, Back of a length, on off, Hayley Matthews hops a bit and punches it but finds the fielder at cover. Dot to end the over.

20:01 (IST) Jan 26
1
Overs6.5
Score46 - 1

Nadine De Klerk to Nat Sciver-Brunt, Back of a length, on off, Nat Sciver-Brunt looks to pull it but doesn't connect well. The ball slowly rolls towards long on as the batters collect a single.

20:00 (IST) Jan 26
4
Overs6.4
Score45 - 1

Nadine De Klerk to Nat Sciver-Brunt, FOUR! MI needs to gear up! On a length, just outside off, Nat Sciver-Brunt makes room and chips it over mid off for a boundary. 

20:00 (IST) Jan 26
1lb
Overs6.3
Score41 - 1

Nadine De Klerk to Hayley Matthews, Slower again, sliding down leg, Hayley Matthews looks to flick it but the ball hits his pads and rolls towards mid-wicket. They collect a leg bye.

19:59 (IST) Jan 26
1
Overs6.2
Score40 - 1

Nadine De Klerk to Nat Sciver-Brunt, Good length, on middle and leg, Nat Sciver-Brunt helps it to fine leg for a single. 

19:59 (IST) Jan 26

Whose Powerplay was it then? Mumbai or Bengaluru? Restricting MI to just about run-a-ball is a win for RCB. Because for Mumbai, this particular phase, meaning, the Powerplay phase, has been their weakest link this season. Yet again, they couldn't make the most of it. But losing only one wicket, they have the cushion to accelerate in this middle phase with wickets in hand. Okay then, as the field spreads, Nadine De Klerk is brought into the attack, replacing Lauren Bell. 

19:59 (IST) Jan 26
1
Overs6.1
Score39 - 1

Nadine De Klerk to Hayley Matthews, Slower one, just outside off, Hayley Matthews punches it to point for a single.

19:57 (IST) Jan 26
Score after 6 overs 38 - 1
Runs Scored: 0
011111
  • Hayley Matthews 17 (16)
  • Nat Sciver-Brunt 11 (13)
Arundhati Reddy1-0-5-0
1
Overs5.6
Score38 - 1

Arundhati Reddy to Hayley Matthews, Hard length, on leg, Hayley Matthews tucks it to backward square leg for a single.

19:57 (IST) Jan 26
1
Overs5.5
Score37 - 1

Arundhati Reddy to Nat Sciver-Brunt, Nice and full, on off, Nat Sciver-Brunt looks to flick it but gets a leading edge as the ball goes towards short third. They collect a single.

19:56 (IST) Jan 26
1
Overs5.4
Score36 - 1

Arundhati Reddy to Hayley Matthews, Goes fuller this time, on middle, Hayley Matthews stays in her crease and flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.

19:56 (IST) Jan 26
1
Overs5.3
Score35 - 1

Arundhati Reddy to Nat Sciver-Brunt, Slightly shorter again, on middle, Nat Sciver-Brunt pulls it through backward square leg for another single.

19:55 (IST) Jan 26
1
Overs5.2
Score34 - 1

Arundhati Reddy to Hayley Matthews, Back of a length, on middle and leg, Hayley Matthews pulls it on the bounce towards deep square leg for a single.

19:55 (IST) Jan 26

Richa Ghosh looks a bit uncomfortable as something has gotten into her eyes. It is her right eye, and the physio is out to tend to her. It seems fine now. Also, there's a bowling change from this end. Arundhati Reddy to round up the Powerplay. She replaces Sayali. 

19:54 (IST) Jan 26
0
Overs5.1
Score33 - 1

Arundhati Reddy to Hayley Matthews, Slower one, on off, Hayley Matthews pushes it to the right of the bowler. Arundhati Reddy starts with a dot.

19:52 (IST) Jan 26
Score after 5 overs 33 - 1
Runs Scored: 0
120000
  • Nat Sciver-Brunt 9 (11)
  • Hayley Matthews 14 (12)
Lauren Bell3-0-14-1
0
Overs4.6
Score33 - 1

Lauren Bell to Nat Sciver-Brunt, Touch full and on the stumps, Sciver-Brunt mistimes the straight drive off the inner half and Bell half stops it with her right hand on the follow-through.

19:51 (IST) Jan 26
0
Overs4.5
Score33 - 1

Lauren Bell to Nat Sciver-Brunt, Fuller and around off, Sciver-Brunt shimmies down a bit and works it to mid off.

19:51 (IST) Jan 26
0
Overs4.4
Score33 - 1

Lauren Bell to Nat Sciver-Brunt, Speared onto the pads, on a shorter length. Nat tries to whip it across but gets hit on the thigh pad as the ball lobs away to the point region. 

19:50 (IST) Jan 26
0
Overs4.3
Score33 - 1

Lauren Bell to Nat Sciver-Brunt, On a fuller length, on middle, drilled across to short mid-wicket. Voll gets a bad bounce and parries the ball to the mid on fielder. 

19:49 (IST) Jan 26
2
Overs4.2
Score33 - 1

Lauren Bell to Nat Sciver-Brunt, Excellent work by Smith in the deep! Length ball, outside off, shaping away, Nat Sciver-Brunt punches it crisply to deep cover. Linsey Smith from deep point runs across to her left and slides to cut it off. Two taken. 

19:49 (IST) Jan 26
1
Overs4.1
Score31 - 1

Lauren Bell to Hayley Matthews, Fuller and outside off, swinging away. Matthews drives it square on the off side, to deep point for a single. 

19:48 (IST) Jan 26

Change from the other end? Or will Bell get third over on the trot? She will. 2-0-11-1 so far. 

19:47 (IST) Jan 26
Score after 4 overs 30 - 1
Runs Scored: 0
1(1WD)011412
  • Nat Sciver-Brunt 7 (6)
  • Hayley Matthews 13 (11)
Sayali Satghare2-0-18-0
2
Overs3.6
Score30 - 1

Sayali Satghare to Nat Sciver-Brunt, Skids through the deck, swinging into the batter. Nat goes deep inside the crease and heaves it between deep mid-wicket and deep square leg for a couple of quick runs. 10 runs from the over. 

19:47 (IST) Jan 26
1
Overs3.5
Score28 - 1

Sayali Satghare to Hayley Matthews, A touch short, on middle, Hayley hangs back and pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single. 

19:46 (IST) Jan 26
4
Overs3.4
Score27 - 1

Sayali Satghare to Hayley Matthews, FOUR! Poor line and gets the treatment! Slides one down the leg stump, does Sayali. On a fuller length. Hayley uses the pace and whips it to the long leg fence for a boundary. 

19:45 (IST) Jan 26
1
Overs3.3
Score23 - 1

Sayali Satghare to Nat Sciver-Brunt, Much fuller than the previous delivery, curving on the pads. Sciver-Brunt flicks it through mid-wicket for an easy single. 

19:45 (IST) Jan 26
1
Overs3.2
Score22 - 1

Sayali Satghare to Hayley Matthews, Back of a length, on leg, Matthews stays back and dinks it to widish mid on for a single. 

19:44 (IST) Jan 26
0
Overs3.1
Score21 - 1

Sayali Satghare to Hayley Matthews, Shapes in from outside off, on a length. Hayley nudges it to mid on using soft hands. 

19:44 (IST) Jan 26
1wd
Overs3.1
Score21 - 1

Sayali Satghare to Hayley Matthews, WIDE! Far down leg, on a length. Hayley ignores. Richa collects it to her left sharply. 

19:43 (IST) Jan 26
Score after 3 overs 20 - 1
Runs Scored: 0
00(W)0004
  • Nat Sciver-Brunt 4 (4)
  • Hayley Matthews 7 (7)
Lauren Bell2-0-11-1
4
Overs2.6
Score20 - 1

Lauren Bell to Nat Sciver-Brunt, FOUR! She is up and running! A low full toss, around off, Nat drives it straight down the ground, bisecting mid on and mid off to perfection and picks up her first boundary. 

19:42 (IST) Jan 26
0
Overs2.5
Score16 - 1

Lauren Bell to Nat Sciver-Brunt, On a back of a length, on top of off, Nat hangs back and tucks it to short mid-wicket. 

19:42 (IST) Jan 26
0
Overs2.4
Score16 - 1

Lauren Bell to Nat Sciver-Brunt, Full and around middle, worked to mid on with soft hands. 

19:41 (IST) Jan 26
0
Overs2.3
Score16 - 1

Lauren Bell to Nat Sciver-Brunt, Too full, on the stumps, carved out to mid on. 

19:41 (IST) Jan 26

MI under early pressure as Sajana walks back. Nat Sciver-Brunt is in at number 3.

19:39 (IST) Jan 26
W
Overs2.2
Score16 - 1

Lauren Bell to Sajana Sajeevan, OUT! LBW! Bell gets the first breakthrough and once again, MI's opening partnership fails to produce a strong start. Fractionally full and nipping into the batter, Sajana tries to flick it across the line, but misses to connect and gets pinged on the front pad. RCB go up in appeal as one and the umpire obliges. Sajana has a brief chat with Matthews, but decides not to take the review. Sajeevan departs on 7 (7) and Mumbai Indians are 16/1.

19:39 (IST) Jan 26
0
Overs2.1
Score16 - 0

Lauren Bell to Sajana Sajeevan, Stays a bit low on the bounce, on a length, outside off, shaping away. Sajana shapes to slice it through point, but misses. 

19:38 (IST) Jan 26
Score after 2 overs 16 - 0
Runs Scored: 0
1(1LB)11141
  • Sajana Sajeevan 7 (5)
  • Hayley Matthews 7 (7)
Sayali Satghare1-0-8-0
1
Overs1.6
Score16 - 0

Sayali Satghare to Sajana Sajeevan, In and around the leg stump line, Sajana gets on the front foot and steers it to deep square leg for a single. 

19:37 (IST) Jan 26
4
Overs1.5
Score15 - 0

Sayali Satghare to Sajana Sajeevan, FOUR! Finds the gap to perfection! A bit too short and wide on off. Sajana frees her arms and square cuts it through the backward point and cover gap for a boundary. 

19:37 (IST) Jan 26
1
Overs1.4
Score11 - 0

Sayali Satghare to Hayley Matthews, Touch short, on middle and leg, Matthews gets across and chips it over wide mid on for a single. 

19:36 (IST) Jan 26
1
Overs1.3
Score10 - 0

Sayali Satghare to Sajana Sajeevan, Good length, on the stumps, this is tucked behind square on the leg side for a single.

19:36 (IST) Jan 26
1
Overs1.2
Score9 - 0

Sayali Satghare to Hayley Matthews, Shortish in length, on top of middle. Hayley turns it off the back foot through backward square leg for a single. 

19:35 (IST) Jan 26
1lb
Overs1.1
Score8 - 0

Sayali Satghare to Sajana Sajeevan, On a length, angled at the pads, Sajana misses to nudge it away and gets hit on the thigh pad. The ball then rolls to the leg side, behind square and they get a leg bye. 

19:34 (IST) Jan 26

That was an excellent opening over from Lauren Bell. It will be Sayali Satghare to share the attack from the opposite end. 

19:34 (IST) Jan 26
Score after 1 over 7 - 0
Runs Scored: 0
401(1WD)0110
  • Hayley Matthews 5 (5)
  • Sajana Sajeevan 1 (1)
Lauren Bell1-0-7-0
0
Overs0.6
Score7 - 0

Lauren Bell to Hayley Matthews, Edged, but does not carry! Fuller ball, curving away from off, Matthews pushes hard at it to drive in front, but gets a fat outside edge. The ball dips and yorks Radha Yadav's fingers, who dives forward to scoop it. 

19:33 (IST) Jan 26
1
Overs0.5
Score7 - 0

Lauren Bell to Sajana Sajeevan, Short of a length, outside off, Sajana rises with the bounce and dabs it past the diving short third fielder for a single. 

19:32 (IST) Jan 26
1
Overs0.4
Score6 - 0

Lauren Bell to Hayley Matthews, On a good length, on the stumps, Matthews clips it to deep square leg for a single. 

19:32 (IST) Jan 26
0
Overs0.3
Score5 - 0

Lauren Bell to Hayley Matthews, BEATEN! That's an absolute beauty. With the seam positioned toward the first or maybe, second slip, Bell lands it on a good length, on the top of the off pole. Matthews plays inside the line to defend and the ball zips past the outside edge, passing scarily close to the top of off.

19:31 (IST) Jan 26
1wd
Overs0.3
Score5 - 0

Lauren Bell to Hayley Matthews, WIDE! Drifts one down leg, on a length. Matthews misses the flick. Wide called. 

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MI vs RCB, WPL Highlights: For RCB, skipper Smriti Mandhana has set the tone with steady runs at the top, while Nadine de Klerk has provided valuable contributions with both bat and ball. However, the middle order will need to step up, with Richa Ghosh and Radha Yadav expected to turn promising starts into match-winning efforts after a batting wobble in the last outing.

Mumbai have leaned heavily on Nat Sciver-Brunt, their standout performer across disciplines, with captain Harmanpreet Kaur adding a few impactful cameos. Amelia Kerr has also delivered timely breakthroughs to keep MI in the contest despite recent losses.

That said, MI will be seeking stronger returns from their unsettled top order, while their bowling — particularly at the death — will be under scrutiny following struggles to defend or contain totals during the losing run.

Both teams will hope their key players rise to the occasion as the tournament heads into its crucial phase.

In their previous meeting this season, RCB edged MI by three wickets in the opening match at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.