The ninth match of the Women’s Premier League 2024 will see Royal Challengers Bangalore Women facing off against Mumbai Indians Women at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday, March 2nd.
Under the leadership of Smriti Mandhana, Royal Challengers Bangalore currently hold the second position in the standings, boasting two wins and one defeat, accumulating four points with a net run rate of 0.705. They kicked off their campaign with a narrow victory over UP Warriorz by two runs. Following that, they maintained their winning streak with an emphatic eight-wicket triumph against Gujarat Giants. However, they stumbled in their most recent match, suffering a 25-run loss to Delhi Capitals.
Meanwhile, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, Mumbai Indians find themselves in third place with two wins and one defeat, also totaling four points but with a net run rate of -0.182. They began their journey with a four-wicket win over Delhi Capitals and followed it up with a convincing five-wicket victory against Gujarat Giants. However, they encountered a setback in their latest outing, succumbing to a seven-wicket defeat against UP Warriorz.
Batsmen:
- Smriti Mandhana (RCB-W): The leading run-scorer in the tournament with good form.
- Harmanpreet Kaur (MI-W): In excellent form, scoring two match-winning knocks already.
- Heather Knight (MI-W): Experienced player known for her consistency.
- Sophie Devine (RCB-W): All-rounder capable of contributing with both bat and ball.
All-rounders:
- Ellyse Perry (RCB-W): Experienced all-rounder with batting and bowling prowess.
- Natalie Sciver (MI-W): Another reliable all-rounder with impactful performances.
Wicket-keeper:
- Richa Ghosh (MI-W): Talented wicket-keeper batter with a good recent record.
Bowlers:
- Renuka Singh (RCB-W): Leading wicket-taker in the tournament with good pace bowling.
- Pooja Vastrakar (MI-W): Medium pacer known for her wicket-taking abilities.
- Sneh Rana (RCB-W): Left-arm spinner with good control and variations.
- Issy Wong (MI-W): Young fast bowler with impressive pace and accuracy.
Captain and Vice-captain:
This is a crucial decision, and it depends on your playing style. Consider factors like recent form, pitch conditions, and player roles when making your choice. Some options include:
- Captain: Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur, Ellyse Perry
- Vice-captain: Renuka Singh, Pooja Vastrakar, Natalie Sciver