Hosts Mumbai Indians will go up against defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the final league game, Match No. 20, of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025. The game will be played at Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai, on the 11th of March 2025, at 7:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
After six games in WPL 2025, Mumbai Indians have secured their playoff spot with an impressive four wins (8 points). In contrast, defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru are out of contention, managing only two wins from their seven matches. However, the stakes remain high for Mumbai Indians, as they aim for a top-table finish to secure a direct spot in the WPL 2025 Final.
Squads:
Mumbai Indians women’s cricket team
Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Akshita Maheshwari, Amandeep Kaur, Amanjot Kaur, Amelia Kerr, Chloe Tryon, Hayley Matthews, Jintimani Kalita, Keerthana Balakrishnan, Nadine de Klerk, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Sajeevan Sajana, Sanskriti Gupta, G. Kamalini, Yastika Bhatia, Parunika Sisodia, Saika Ishaque, Shabnim Ismail
Royal Challengers Bengaluru women’s cricket team
Smriti Mandhana (C), Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Sabbineni Meghana, Nuzhat Parween, Charlie Dean, Ellyse Perry, Georgia Wareham, Heather Graham, Joshitha V J, Kanika Ahuja, Kim Garth, Prema Rawat, Raghvi Bist, Sneh Rana, Richa Ghosh, Ekta Bisht, Jagravi Pawar, Renuka Singh Thakur
Players to watch out:
Hayley Matthews
The 26-year-old all-rounder has amassed 632 runs from 25 WPL outings at an average of 26.33 and a strike rate of 120.15, while also claiming 32 wickets, including the best of 3/5, at an economy rate of 6.86. This season, Hayley has been consistent with the ball, striking 9 wickets, and has put her quiet start with the bat behind her, scoring 59 and 68 against UP Warriorz in recent outings. She can be counted on to deliver.
Amanjot Kaur
The 24-year-old all-rounder in the WPL, from 15 outings, has added 151 runs at a strike rate of 118.89 and struck 5 wickets from 10 innings at an economy rate of 6.92, with bests of 42 and 3/22. Kaur has emerged as a standout for Mumbai Indians, chipping in with scores of 34*, 17*, and 12 in three of her four innings, while with the ball, she has struck 5 wickets from as many outings. It’ll be hoped she continues in this rewarding form.
Ellyse Perry
The 34-year-old all-rounder in the WPL, from 24 outings, has racked up 923 runs at an average of 61.53 and a strike rate of 133.18, while with the ball, from 19 innings, she has claimed 12 wickets at an economy rate of 7.84, registering the best of 6/15. Perry has had another outstanding season so far, registering the highest scores of 90*, 81, 60*, and 57, and given her form, the team will count on her for another good score.
Charlie Dean
The 24-year-old bowling all-rounder in T20I cricket, from 38 outings, has secured 50 wickets at an economy rate of 6.94 and accumulated 138 runs at a strike rate of 107.81, with respective bests of 34 and 4/19. Dean made her WPL debut in Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s most recent game, managing to pick a wicket amidst UP Warriorz’s onslaught. She is a highly promising talent and can be trusted for breakthroughs and handy runs.
Pitch:
The Brabourne Stadium offers a good batting deck, with an average score in the 150s. However, the wicket poses challenges for batters throughout the game due to its spin-friendly nature, keeping the bowlers in the game.
Weather:
Mumbai promises ideal conditions for a complete game, with minimal chances of rain. The temperature will hover around 30°C, with light winds and 45% humidity.
Fantasy playing XI:
Richa Ghosh, Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, Ellyse Perry, Amelia Kerr, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Georgia Wareham, Sneh Rana, Amanjot Kaur, Shabnim Ismail, Charlie Dean
Match details:
Date – March 11, 2025
Time – 7:30 PM IST
Venue – Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai
Broadcast – The game will be live streamed on Jio Hotstar and will be telecasted on Star Sports.
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