WPL Thriller: Ellyse Perry Rescues RCB with 81-Run Knock
The match is set to be a thrilling encounter, with both teams giving it their all. Ellyse Perry's explosive innings has given RCB a strong total, but Mumbai's batting lineup is capable of chasing down the target. The crowd is on the edge of their seats as the match unfolds, with every ball being crucial in the outcome of the game.
Ellyse Perry's explosive innings of 81 runs off 43 balls propelled Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a strong total of 167/7 against Mumbai Indians in the Women's Premier League (WPL) match at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
Perry's innings was a combination of fire and ice, enthralling the fans with 11 boundaries and two sixes. Despite Mumbai taking early wickets, RCB managed to score 167/7 in 20 overs, thanks to Perry's rescue act. Captain Smriti Mandhana continued her onslaught, having scored 81 runs in their last game against the Delhi Capitals, but was caught off guard by a back-of-the-length delivery from Shabnim Ismail.
The match sees a thrilling chase for Mumbai, who need 168 runs to win. Mumbai Indians skipper Harmanpreet Kaur called on the services of Amanjot Kaur, who delivered instantly by knocking over the wicket of Richa Ghosh. With wickets falling from one end, Perry continued her strong hitting and raced to her fifty in 30 deliveries. After reaching the milestone, she switched gears and went on to take RCB to a defendable total before being caught on the second-last delivery of the innings.
The average first innings score at the venue was 152 in the 2024 WPL, meaning Mumbai Indians have a huge task on their hands in the second innings. RCB Women are batting second in the 7th match of the Women's Premier League, chasing a target of 168 runs against MI Women at Bengaluru. The required run rate for MI Women is 8.71, and they need 61 runs in 42 balls, with a win probability of 47.56% in their favor.
