Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore approach Tuesday’s contest with contrasting objectives.
While one team aims to secure the top spot on the points table, the other is vying for a top-three finish.
A victory is crucial for either side to achieve their respective goals.
For Royal Challengers Bangalore, a win ensures a place in the top three, but a loss leaves the door open for Gujarat Giants and UP Warriorz to advance, depending on the margin.
Similarly, Mumbai Indians are in a battle for the top spot alongside Delhi Capitals.
Both teams are coming off contrasting results in their previous games, with Mumbai Indians securing an unlikely victory over Gujarat Giants, powered by Harmanpreet Kaur’s explosive 95, while Royal Challengers Bangalore narrowly missed out against Delhi Capitals.
Notably, Mumbai Indians have maintained their consistent style of play from the previous season, with additional support from players like Amanjot Kaur and S Sajana this season.
In contrast, Royal Challengers Bangalore are still searching for their perfect batting combination, relying heavily on players like Smriti Mandhana, Ellyse Perry, and Richa Ghosh.
In their last league game, they will need impactful performances from Sophie Devine and Sophie Molineux with the bat.
The outcome of Tuesday’s match holds significance not only for RCB and MI but also for the other three teams in the competition, setting the stage for an exciting finish to the league stage.
Match Details:
- Date: Tuesday, March 11, 2024
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi
Pitch and Conditions: The pitch is expected to be low and slow, favoring both teams’ familiarity with such surfaces.
Team News:
- Mumbai Indians: Unlikely to make changes despite a hiccup in the previous game.
- Royal Challengers Bangalore: S Meghana’s availability remains uncertain, while Simran Bahadur might strengthen the fielding and lower-order batting.
Probable Playing XI:
- Mumbai Indians: Hayley Matthews, Yastika Bhatia, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur, Amelia Kerr, Amanjot Kaur, S Sajana, Pooja Vastrakar, Shabnim Ismail, Humaira Kazi, Saika Ishaque
- Royal Challengers Bangalore: Smriti Mandhana, Sophie Molineux, Ellyse Perry, Richa Ghosh, Disha Kasat/ S Meghana, Georgia Wareham, Shreyanka Patil, Simran Bahadur/Shraddha Pokharkar, S Asha, Renuka Thakur
What They Said:
- “Would tell the girls to keep their heads high and come back stronger the day after” – Smriti Mandhana, RCB skipper, after her team’s 1-run loss against Delhi Capitals.
- “It was a very big game for us, we had to win so that we wouldn’t put any pressure on us (going forward)… Definitely have an eye on finishing first to get into the final” – Harmanpreet Kaur, MI skipper, after the win against Gujarat Giants.
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