– Teams: Mumbai Indians vs. Royal Challengers Bengaluru
– Date: February 21, 2025
– Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
– Result:Mumbai Indians won by 4 wickets
Toss and Decision
– Mumbai Indians won the toss and elected to bowl first, aiming to capitalize on favorable chasing conditions.
RCB's Explosive Start
– RCB captain Smriti Mandhana ignited the innings with a rapid 26 off 13 balls, including four boundaries and a six.– Her aggressive approach provided RCB with early momentum..
Ellyse Perry's Stellar Performance
– Ellyse Perry anchored the RCB innings, scoring a magnificent 81 off 43 balls.
– Her innings featured 11 fours and 2 sixes, propelling RCB to a competitive total.
Mumbai's Bowling Highlights
– Amanjot Kaur was the standout bowler for MI, claiming 3 wickets for 22 runs in her 3-over spell.– Her crucial breakthroughs restricted RCB to 167/7 in 20 overs.
MI's Chase Begins
– MI's chase was bolstered by Nat Sciver-Brunt's quickfire 42 off 21 balls, setting a solid foundation.
– Despite losing early wickets, her aggressive batting kept MI in contention.
Harmanpreet Kaur's Captain's Knock
– Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur contributed a vital 50 off 38 balls, stabilizing the innings during crucial moments.– Her experience and composure guided MI closer to the target.
Amanjot Kaur's All-Round Brilliance
– Adding to her bowling heroics, Amanjot Kaur scored an unbeaten 34 off 27 balls.
– Her late surge, including two sixes in the penultimate over, was instrumental in sealing the victory.
Nail-Biting Finish
– With two runs required off the final two balls, 16-year-old G Kamalini struck a boundary through covers, clinching the win for MI with one ball to spare.
Player of the Match
–Amanjot Kaur was deservedly named Player of the Match for her exceptional all-round performance, showcasing her talent with both bat and ball.