In a pulsating Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 clash, Amanjot Kaur held her nerves to guide Mumbai Indians (MI) to a thrilling four-wicket win over defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Friday.
🏏 How the Chase Unfolded:
Chasing 168 runs, MI lost Yastika Bhatia early for 8. Nat Sciver-Brunt and Hayley Matthews responded aggressively, adding 66 runs in the powerplay before Matthews fell for 15(10).
➡️ Sciver-Brunt blazed her way to 42 off 21 balls, setting the chase’s foundation.
➡️ MI’s middle order wobbled as Amelia Kerr (2) departed cheaply.
Harmanpreet Kaur (50) and Amanjot Kaur stitched a vital 62-run stand, reviving MI’s hopes. Harmanpreet notched her 43rd T20 fifty, but her dismissal, followed by Sajeevan Sajana’s golden duck, swung momentum RCB’s way.
💥 Amanjot’s Finishing Act:
With MI needing 22 runs off the final two overs, Amanjot Kaur (34)* turned the tide:
🔹 Smashed a six on the first ball of the penultimate over.
🔹 Ended the over with another maximum, leaving MI a hit away from victory.
G Kamalini (11)* sealed the deal with a boundary, sparking celebrations.
📝 RCB’s Innings Recap:
Put in to bat, RCB’s Smriti Mandhana (26) started strong but fell against the run of play. MI capitalized, reducing RCB to 43/4.
Enter Ellyse Perry (81 off 43):
🔹 Rebuilt with Richa Ghosh (50-run stand)
🔹 Launched an assault in the death overs to power RCB to 167/7.
📊 Brief Scores:
🔵 Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 167/7 (Ellyse Perry 81, Smriti Mandhana 26; Shabnim Ismail 2/29)
🔵 Mumbai Indians: 171/6 in 19.5 overs (Harmanpreet Kaur 50, Amanjot Kaur 34*; Georgia Wareham 2/25)
🏆 Key Takeaways:
✅ Amanjot Kaur’s calm finish under pressure stole the spotlight.
✅ Sciver-Brunt’s powerplay blitz set the tone early.
✅ RCB’s Ellyse Perry dazzled with the bat but lacked support from the top order.