RCB Triumph Over MI, Shake Up WPL Final Race

WPL 2025 Highlights: Mumbai Indians versus Royal Challengers Bengaluru: In a thrilling Women’s Premier League match in 2025, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the reigning champions, concluded their season on a high note. They defeated Mumbai Indians by 11 runs, preventing them from directly qualifying for the WPL final. This victory ensured Delhi Capitals, who are at the top of the points table, a direct entry into the final scheduled for March 15th at this venue. Mumbai Indians will now compete against Gujarat Giants in the eliminator on March 13th at the same location. Delhi Capitals have now reached the final for the third consecutive time and are aiming to finally win the title. After electing to bat, Royal Challengers Bengaluru posted a formidable score of 199 for three, powered by captain Smriti Mandhana’s impressive 53 off 37 balls and valuable contributions from Ellyse Perry (49 off 38 balls), Richa Ghosh (36 off 22), and Georgia Wareham (31 off 10). In response, Mumbai Indians were restricted to 188 for nine. Both Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals concluded the league stage with five wins each; however, Delhi Capitals had a superior net run rate. Sajeevan Sajana briefly ignited Mumbai’s hopes with a rapid 23 off 12 balls before being dismissed by Perry.