WPL 2024 Playoff: Can Defending Champions Mumbai Overcome Tough Bangalore Challenge?
With the Women's Premier League (WPL2024 ) coming to it's final two games of the season, defending champions Mumbai Indians will be locking horns yet again with an in form Royal Challengers Bangalore in the playoff/eliminator which will see one of the sides join Delhi Capitals in the WPL 2024 final. Harmanpreet Kaur's side fell to a 7-wicket defeat when they faced a spirited RCB side last time round.
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However, with a lot at stake this time, fans can get to see a different Mumbai side when they take the pitch on March 15 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
The outcome of the Eliminator will largely hinge on how both teams adapt to the conditions, given their closely matched capabilities. Bengaluru has consistently been a high-scoring venue, whereas Delhi's pitch has shown varying characteristics throughout the WPL 2024 matches. The pitch chosen for the Eliminator remains uncertain, which adds to the intrigue.
MI's campaign has been led admirably by their captain, Harmanpreet Kaur, who has been their top performer with the bat, amassing 235 runs in 6 innings at an impressive average and strike rate. Shabnim Ismail has also been a standout with her bowling, notably clocking the fastest delivery ever recorded in women's cricket. MI anticipates the return of opener Yastika Bhatia, who was absent in their recent loss to RCB. Additionally, players like Amelia Kerr and Nat Sciver-Brunt are crucial for their all-round contributions.
RCB, on the other hand, have seen stellar performances from their key players, Smriti Mandhana and Ellyse Perry. Mandhana and Perry have been prolific with the bat, accumulating significant runs with impressive strike rates. Perry has also shone with her bowling, registering the best-ever figures in WPL history during RCB's victory over MI.
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