In a thrilling face-off in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2024, the MI Women (MI- W) and RCB Women (RCB- W) are set to battle it out in one and only playoffs of WPL 2024, promising cricket fans an electrifying match. This crucial encounter of MI Women vs RCB Women will determine who moves forward in the quest for the coveted WPL final, as both teams have showcased exceptional talent and determination throughout the tournament. Winner of today’s game will advance to play Delhi Capitals Women in the finals.
MI Women
Mumbai Indians, led by their dynamic captain Harmanpreet Kaur, have been a force to reckon with, displaying a perfect blend of aggressive batting, strategic bowling, and sharp fielding. Their journey to the eliminator has been marked by some nail-biting finishes and outstanding individual performances, once again making them the favorites for the title, as MI was the first team to lift the title in the inaugural season of WPL.
RCB Women
Royal Challengers Bangalore Women, on the other hand, falter in the latter half of the tournament after getting a positive start to the tournament winning 2 consecutive matches. Under their inspirational leader Smriti Mandhana, they’ve found a winning formula, combining youthful exuberance with experienced campaigners.
RCB’s balanced attack and resilient batting lineup have turned them into formidable opponents. Despite losing 4 matches out 8, they managed to qualify into the playoffs. Now all eyes on big guns like Ellyse Perry, Sophie Devine and Smriti Mandhana. Can their key players will carry their teams into the first final of the WPL as Royal Challengers Bangalore relies heavily on their top-order batswoman to provide a solid start or chase down a target.
Head To Head
Mumbai Indians Women and RCB Women have faced each other in 4 games in WPL history. Two games took place last season while 2 matches took place this season. MI Women won both encounters last season. However, both teams won one match each this season.
Dream11 Prediction
Captain: Ellyse Perry
Vice-captain: Nat Sciver-Brunt
Wicketkeeper: Richa Ghosh
Batters: Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur, Sajeevan Sajana
All-rounders: Ellyse Perry, Sophie Devine, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Amelia Kerr
Bowlers: Shreyanka Patil, Asha Shobana, Shabnim Ismail
MI-W vs RCB-W Probable XIs:
MI-W Probable XI: Hayley Matthews, Yastika Bhatia (wk), Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Amelia Kerr, Amanjot Kaur, Sajeevan Sajana, Pooja Vastrakar, Humaira Kazi, Shabnim Ismail, Saika Ishaque
RCB-W Probable XI: Smriti Mandhana (c), Sabbineni Meghana, Sophie Molineux, Ellyse Perry, Sophie Devine, Richa Ghosh (wk), Georgina Wareham, Disha Kasat, Shreyanka Patil, Asha Shobana, Renuka Singh
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