RCB vs MI Ball by Ball Commentary

RCB

167/7(20.0 ov)

170/6(19.5 ov)

Mumbai Indians beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 4 wickets

Commentary

Mumbai Indians

5:56 PM IST That's a wrap for this match! The Women's T20 League action continues on February 22nd, 2025, with a thrilling encounter between Delhi and UP, scheduled to start at 7:30 pm IST (2 pm GMT). Join us an hour early for pre-match buildup and analysis. Until then, goodbye!

6:00 PM IST Amanjot Kaur, the Player of the Match, expressed her delight at her performance, which played a crucial role in Mumbai's victory. She revealed that she had anticipated Kanika Ahuja might bowl one over, and knowing that she had a favorable match-up against Kanika's off-spin deliveries, Amanjot waited for the opportunity to strike.

5:54 PM IST Mumbai skipper Harmanpreet Kaur expressed her relief at securing a win, stating that her team had aimed to play good cricket despite knowing that the home crowd would be a significant factor in favor of Bengaluru. She revealed that they had planned to stay focused and united in the face of this challenge. Kaur explained that the decision to bat first was influenced by the expectation of dew, which they anticipated would make batting easier in the second innings. The captain praised her team's clarity on their roles, which she believes makes her job easier. With a lineup boasting immense quality, Kaur credited her players for their awareness of their responsibilities. Kaur specifically highlighted Amanjot Kaur's composure under pressure, lauding her teammate's ability to remain calm in a tough situation and deliver a crucial performance.

5:46 PM IST Smriti Mandhana, captain of Bengaluru reflected on the team's performance, stating that there wasn't a single turning point in the game. Instead, she praised her team's fightback and Ellyse Perry's brilliant contribution to posting a defendable total. Mandhana acknowledged that the team's batting performance was not up to par, but refrained from being overly critical, considering it was their first time batting first in the tournament. Mandhana also shared her observations on the playing conditions, noting that the ball was coming onto the bat nicely and the spinners were getting some turn. She highlighted the importance of adapting to the conditions and making strategic decisions during the game. The captain expressed her team's determination to stay in the game, even after Mumbai's strong start. She emphasized the significance of taking wickets in T20 cricket, stating that two or three wickets can help a team get back in the game.

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5:59 PM IST Charlotte Edwards, the head coach of Mumbai, expressed her delight at the team's victory, stating that she was "pretty happy" with the outcome. She acknowledged that beating Bengaluru in front of their home crowd was a special achievement. Edwards attributed the team's success in the tournament to the outstanding performances of Indian domestic players. She singled out Amanjot Kaur's partnership with Harmanpreet Kaur as a highlight, praising Amanjot's "pretty special" sixes in the closing stages of the game. The coach also reflected on the team's previous match against Gujarat, noting that they had learned from their mistakes and improved as a result. She heaped praise on young player Kamalini, describing her as a "superstar" with a bright future ahead. Edwards emphasized that the team had taken a focused approach, concentrating on one game at a time. She believed that bowling first had played to their advantage, and was pleased with the team's calm and composed performance under pressure. Ultimately, Edwards was thrilled that her team had managed to "get across the line" and secure a hard-fought victory.

5:40 PM IST Bengaluru, batting first, posted a decent total on the board. They got off to a flying start, with the opening pair adding 29 runs inside the first three overs. At 47/1 after 4.4 overs, Bengaluru were in a strong position, but a sudden collapse saw them lose three wickets in quick succession, leaving them struggling at 57/3 after 7.2 overs. However, Richa Ghosh and Ellyse Perry steadied the innings with a 50-run partnership for the fifth wicket. Perry top-scored for Bengaluru, while Richa and Smriti Mandhana made valuable contributions. Amanjot Kaur was the pick of the bowlers, taking three wickets, while the other bowlers, except for Kerr, chipped in with one wicket each.

5:40 PM IST Bengaluru's bowling performance was inconsistent, with moments of brilliance interspersed with periods of struggle. They started poorly, but then regained control in the middle phase, only to let the game slip away in the final overs. Georgia Wareham was the standout bowler, taking three wickets, while Kim Garth picked up two and Ekta Bisht chipped in with one. Despite some impressive individual performances, the Bengaluru bowling unit ultimately couldn't contain Mumbai's batting might.

5:38 PM IST Mumbai's chase of 167 was off to a flying start, with 66 runs coming in the first 6 overs, despite losing their openers. Natalie Sciver-Brunt was on fire, but her dismissal after the break put Mumbai in a tricky spot. However, Harmanpreet Kaur and Amanjot Kaur took charge, stitching a crucial 62-run partnership. The game-changing moment came in the 19th over, where Amanjot Kaur took Kanika Ahuja for 16 runs, almost sealing the deal for Mumbai. Harmanpreet Kaur top-scored with a half-century, but notable contributions from Natalie Sciver-Brunt, Amanjot Kaur, and others made this chase a success.

5:34 PM IST What a nail-biter! Mumbai's 4-wicket win has left the Bengaluru crowd stunned, but thoroughly entertained! This match was an absolute treat for cricket fans, with twists and turns that kept everyone on the edge of their seats. The spectators have got their money's worth, witnessing an unforgettable contest that will be etched in their memories for a long time!

End of over 19.58 runs

MI: 170/6CRR: 8.57

Ball

Kamalini G:11 (8)

Amanjot Kaur:34 (27)

Ekta Bisht:3.5-0-37-1

19.5

Ekta Bisht to Kamalini G, 4 runs

85.2kph

FOUR! Kamalini G FINISHES OFF IN STYLE! The 16-year-old, Kamalini G hits the winning runs and this would do a world of good to her confidence going ahead in the league and her career. Tossed up around off, Kamalini G dances down the track and drives this through cover for four. Mumbai wins this by 4 wickets.

19.4

Ekta Bisht to Amanjot Kaur, 1 run

82.1kph

Mumbai were defending two off two in their season opener and now they need the same to win this contest. Floated around leg, Amanjot Kaur flicks this to deep mid-wicket for one.

19.3

Ekta Bisht to Kamalini G, 1 run

80.7kph

A single towards Ellyse Perry down at long on and the equation now reads 3 off the last 3 balls for Mumbai to chase this down.

19.2

Ekta Bisht to Kamalini G, 2 runs

81.7kph

In the air and down for two. Tossed up around leg, Kamalini G lofts this towards wide long on for one.

19.1

Ekta Bisht to Kamalini G, no run

84.0kph

Fuller on middle and leg, Kamalini G tucks this to mid-wicket for no run.

5:28 PM IST Just 6 needed now off the final over. The penultimate over costed Bengaluru 16 runs. Bengaluru is past the allocated inning timer and they will need an extra fielder inside the circle. A blessing in disguise for them? Time will tell.

End of over 1916 runs

MI: 162/6CRR: 8.53RRR: 6

Ball

Amanjot Kaur:33 (26)

Kamalini G:4 (4)

Kanika Ahuja:2-0-28-0

18.6

Kanika Ahuja to Amanjot Kaur, 6 runs

78.1kph

SIX! AMANJOT KAUR, YOU BEAUTY! Fuller, around middle and leg, Amanjot Kaur dances down the track and slogs this way behind the fence towards long on for a massive six.

Amanjot Kaur

Runs: 33(26)SR: 126.92

18.5

Kanika Ahuja to Kamalini G, 1 run

72.9kph

Hit straight down the ground for one.

18.4

Kanika Ahuja to Kamalini G, 2 runs

78.7kph

Tossed up around off, Kamalini G guides this past short third and comes back for two.

18.3

Kanika Ahuja to Amanjot Kaur, 1 run

FUll and on off, Amanjot Kaur drills this to long off for one.

18.2

Kanika Ahuja to Amanjot Kaur, no run

76.6kph

Tossed up on leg, Amanjot Kaur defends this out.

18.1

Kanika Ahuja to Amanjot Kaur, 6 runs

75.4kph

SIX! UP, UP AND OVER! Tossed up around middle and off, Amanjot Kaur dances down the track and hammers this just beyond the rope towards long on for a six. This is exactly what Mumbai needed.

150 Runs for the teamMumbai Indians

Runs: 152/6

5:23 PM IST Just two off this Georgia Wareham over and this has turned the game massively in favor of the home side. With 22 needed off the last two Bengaluru will feel they are in the driving seat here.

End of over 182 runs

MI: 146/6CRR: 8.11RRR: 11

Ball

Amanjot Kaur:20 (22)

Kamalini G:1 (2)

Georgia Wareham:4-1-21-3

17.6

Georgia Wareham to Amanjot Kaur, 1 run

81.0kph

Quicker and flatter on leg, Amanjot Kaur hops back and tucks this away on leg for one.

17.5

Georgia Wareham to Kamalini G, 1 run

79.5kph

Full and wide outside off, Kamalini G edges this past point for one.

17.4

Georgia Wareham to Kamalini G, no run

81.2kph

Short of a length on off, Kamalini G punches this to cover.

5:21 PM IST Kamalini G walks out to face the heat. Georgia Wareham is on a hat-trick.

17.3

Georgia Wareham to Sajana S, no run

81.1kph

OUT! TRAPPED IN FRONT! Full and in the line of stumps, Sajana S looks to punch this down the ground but gets beaten on the inside. The ball goes past her bat and hits her on her pads. The umpire just needed a gentle appeal to raise her finger. Sajana S sends this upstairs but three reds on the Ball Tracker gives her the marching orders.

Sajana S

0 (1b 0x4 0x6)SR: 0.00

lbw b Georgia Wareham

5:19 PM IST Sajana S comes out next in the middle.

17.2

Georgia Wareham to Harmanpreet Kaur, no run

OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! What a catch this is from Richa Ghosh under pressure. Tossed up around off, Harmanpreet Kaur looks to cut this one but gets an outside edge and Richa behind the stumps grabs this one. This might get the home side and the crowd going absolutely crazy.

Harmanpreet Kaur

50 (38b 8x4 1x6)SR: 131.58

c Richa Ghosh b Georgia Wareham

17.1

Georgia Wareham to Harmanpreet Kaur, no run

80.5kph

Drifting down the leg, Harmanpreet Kaur goes for the sweep but misses. out.

5:16 PM IST 24 needed off the last three overs. Harmanpreet Kaur's wicket could still turn this game upside down.

End of over 1710 runs

MI: 144/4CRR: 8.47RRR: 8

Ball

Harmanpreet Kaur:50 (36)

Amanjot Kaur:19 (21)

Renuka Singh Thakur:4-0-35-0

16.6

Renuka Singh Thakur to Harmanpreet Kaur, 1 run

Fifty for the skipper of Mumbai. Pitched-up around the pads, Harmanpreet Kaur flicks this through square leg for one.

Harmanpreet Kaur

Runs: 50(36)SR: 138.89

16.5

Renuka Singh Thakur to Harmanpreet Kaur, 4 runs

100.0kph

FOUR! Good length on off, Harmanpreet Kaur opens the face of her bat again and cuts this past cover-point to her right for four this time.

16.4

Renuka Singh Thakur to Harmanpreet Kaur, 4 runs

FOUR! Width on offer and Harmanpreet Kaur finds the gap for four. Good length around off, Harmanpreet Kaur rocks back and cuts this past the short third fielder to her left for four. This was finely cut away in the gap.

16.3

Renuka Singh Thakur to Harmanpreet Kaur, no run

99.0kph

OUCH! That must have hurt Renuka Singh Thakur. On a length around off, Harmanpreet Kaur moves to her leg and swings through this. The ball goes straight back at the bowler and Renuka Singh Thakur gets hit on her shin.

16.2

Renuka Singh Thakur to Harmanpreet Kaur, no run

101.1kph

Clever from Renuka as she follows Kaur to her leg and darts in a yorker. Harmanpreet Kaur jams this out.

16.1

Renuka Singh Thakur to Amanjot Kaur, 1 run

Good length around off, Amanjot Kaur pushes this away for a strike rotation.

End of over 168 runs

MI: 134/4CRR: 8.38RRR: 8.50

Ball

Harmanpreet Kaur:41 (31)

Amanjot Kaur:18 (20)

Ekta Bisht:3-0-29-1

15.6

Ekta Bisht to Harmanpreet Kaur, 6 runs

79.0kph

SIX! A huge hit for six. Tossed up around off, Harmanpreet Kaur steps a long way across and slog sweeps this way back into the stands towards deep mid-wicket region for six.

15.5

Ekta Bisht to Harmanpreet Kaur, no run

78.1kph

Full and on off, Harmanpreet Kaur pushes it towards cover for no run.

15.4

Ekta Bisht to Harmanpreet Kaur, no run

79.2kph

Darted around off, Harmanpreet Kaur looks to power this through off but gets beaten. Harmanpreet Kaur looks restless.

15.3

Ekta Bisht to Harmanpreet Kaur, no run

81.0kph

Darted outside off, Harmanpreet Kaur looks to cut this on off but misses out.

15.2

Ekta Bisht to Amanjot Kaur, 1 run

80.2kph

Full and on the pads, Amanjot Kaur flicks this away to leg for one.

15.1

Ekta Bisht to Harmanpreet Kaur, 1 run

Floated on off, Harmanpreet Kaur gets it away on leg for one.

End of over 1512 runs

MI: 126/4CRR: 8.40RRR: 8.40

Ball

Harmanpreet Kaur:34 (26)

Amanjot Kaur:17 (19)

Kanika Ahuja:1-0-12-0

14.6

Kanika Ahuja to Harmanpreet Kaur, 1 run

77.0kph

Too full on off, Harmanpreet Kaur drives this to long off for one.

14.5

Kanika Ahuja to Harmanpreet Kaur, 4 runs

74.9kph

FOUR! Harmanpreet Kaur gets lucky. Tossed up around off, Harmanpreet looks to loft this over cover but gets an outside edge and this flies past the keeper for a boundary behind the stumps.

Harmanpreet Kaur

Runs: 33(25)SR: 132.00

14.4

Kanika Ahuja to Harmanpreet Kaur, 4 runs

74.7kph

FOUR! Straight one, outside off. Harmanpreet Kaur rocks back and cuts this through the ring of fielders on off for four.

14.3

Kanika Ahuja to Amanjot Kaur, 1 run

79.0kph

Fuller around leg, Amanjot Kaur sweeps this for one.

14.2

Kanika Ahuja to Harmanpreet Kaur, 1 run

75.9kph

Full and on the pads, Harmanpreet Kaur rocks back and pushes this towards deep mid-wicket for one.

14.1

Kanika Ahuja to Amanjot Kaur, 1 run

78.0kph

Tossed up around the pads, Amanjot tucks this towards leg for one.

5:06 PM IST We're at the final strategic break, and the game has taken an interesting turn! Mumbai were dominating the chase, but the dismissal of Natalie Sciver-Brunt brought Bengaluru back in the contest. Now, the onus is on Harmanpreet Kaur and Amanjot Kaur to steer Mumbai to victory. Ideally, they'll want to finish the game without needing Sajana S to bat, but we'll have to wait and see how it unfolds!

End of over 147 runs

MI: 114/4CRR: 8.14RRR: 9

Ball

Harmanpreet Kaur:24 (22)

Amanjot Kaur:15 (17)

Kim Garth:4-0-30-2

13.6

Kim Garth to Harmanpreet Kaur, no run

91.4kph

Cutter outside off, Harmanpreet Kaur cuts this on the bounce towards Ekta Bisht at backward point for no run.

13.5

Kim Garth to Amanjot Kaur, 1 run

111.9kph

Pitched-up on the pads, Amanjot Kaur flicks this to long leg for one.

13.4

Kim Garth to Amanjot Kaur, 4 runs

110.9kph

FOUR! As clinical as she could get. Good length outside off, Amanjot Kaur opens the face of her bat and just guides this fine and wide to the third man fielder for four.

13.3

Kim Garth to Amanjot Kaur, no run

111.2kph

Good length around middle and off, Amanjot Kaur tucks this to mid on for no run.

13.2

Kim Garth to Harmanpreet Kaur, 1 run

108.5kph

Good length on off, Harmanpreet Kaur pushes this towards cover and runs one.

13.1

Kim Garth to Amanjot Kaur, 1 run

109.9kph

On a length around the pads, Amanjot Kaur flicks this to deep square for one.

End of over 134 runs

MI: 107/4CRR: 8.23RRR: 8.71

Ball

Harmanpreet Kaur:23 (20)

Amanjot Kaur:9 (13)

Ekta Bisht:2-0-21-1

12.6

Ekta Bisht to Harmanpreet Kaur, 2 runs

80.6kph

Darted on the pads, Harmanpreet Kaur flat bat this past Renuka Singh Thakur for a couple.

12.5

Ekta Bisht to Amanjot Kaur, 1 run

Driven to long off for another single.

12.4

Ekta Bisht to Harmanpreet Kaur, 1 run

80.7kph

Tossed up around off, Harmanpreet drives this to long off for one.

12.3

Ekta Bisht to Harmanpreet Kaur, no run

79.7kph

Full and on off, Harmanpreet Kaur drives this to extra cover for no run.

12.2

Ekta Bisht to Harmanpreet Kaur, no run

79.4kph

Floated on off, Harmanpreet Kaur tucks this to the right of the bowler for no run.

12.1

Ekta Bisht to Harmanpreet Kaur, no run

75.3kph

Slower around off, Harmanpreet Kaur with the high backlift was looking to carve this through point but ends up hitting it off the bottom edge.

End of over 129 runs

MI: 103/4CRR: 8.58RRR: 8.12

Ball

Amanjot Kaur:8 (12)

Harmanpreet Kaur:20 (15)

Georgia Wareham:3-1-19-1

11.6

Georgia Wareham to Amanjot Kaur, 2 runs

Full and wide of off, Amanjot Kaur drives this through cover for two. This was racing away from Danni Wyatt-Hodge at sweeper cover to her left but she puts in a dive right at the end an dkeeps it down to two.

11.5

Georgia Wareham to Harmanpreet Kaur, 1 run

82.3kph

Tossed up around off, Harmanpreet Kaur drives this to sweeper cover for one.

11.4

Georgia Wareham to Amanjot Kaur, 1 run

79.0kph

Pushed through on leg, Amandeep Kaur flicks this towards square leg for one.

100 Runs for the teamMumbai Indians

Runs: 100/4

11.3

Georgia Wareham to Amanjot Kaur, no run

Floated around leg, Amanjot Kaur tucks this around leg.

11.2

Georgia Wareham to Amanjot Kaur, 4 runs

78.6kph

FOUR! A stroke from the top-draw. Short of a length around off, Amanjot Kaur waits for it and plays this almost out of the keeper's gloves for a boundary through gully.

11.1

Georgia Wareham to Amanjot Kaur, no run

77.7kph

Too full on off, Amanjot Kaur blocks this out.

11.1

Georgia Wareham to Amanjot Kaur, 1 run

80.6kph

WIDE! Wrong'un down the leg. Amanjot Kaur misses out on the sweep. Wided.

End of over 1112 runs

MI: 94/4CRR: 8.55RRR: 8.22

Ball

Amanjot Kaur:1 (7)

Harmanpreet Kaur:19 (14)

Joshitha V J:2-0-19-0

10.6

Joshitha V J to Amanjot Kaur, 1 run

102.9kph

Good length around off, Amanjot Kaur tucks this towards leg for a single.

10.5

Joshitha V J to Amanjot Kaur, no run

101.4kph

Sprays down the leg again but the umpire feels that Amanjot Kaur might has got something behind this and keeps her hands down.

10.4

Joshitha V J to Harmanpreet Kaur, 1 run

101.5kph

Back of a length around off, Harmanpreet Kaur punches this through cover for one.

4:52 PM IST Harmanpreet Kaur is currently receiving medical attention, and the physio is treating her with an ice pack. It appears that one of the fingers on her left hand is causing her discomfort. Kaur is good to continue again.

10.4

Joshitha V J to Harmanpreet Kaur, 1 run

102.0kph

WIDE! On a length, down the leg. Harmanpreet Kaur looks to tuck this on leg but misses. Wided.

10.3

Joshitha V J to Harmanpreet Kaur, no run

100.2kph

Short-pitched, on off. Harmanpreet Kaur jams this out.

10.2

Joshitha V J to Harmanpreet Kaur, 4 runs

96.9kph

FOUR! ANother boundary from the bat of the Mumbai skipper. Good length wide of off, Harmanpreet Kaur cuts this through point for four more.

10.2

Joshitha V J to Harmanpreet Kaur, 1 run

104.0kph

WIDE! Good length around leg, Harmanpreet Kaur shoulders arms it. Wided.

10.1

Joshitha V J to Harmanpreet Kaur, 4 runs

102.0kph

FOUR! Back of a length around off, going further away after pitching. Harmanpreet Kaur stands tall and punches this through cover for four.

End of over 100 run

MI: 82/4CRR: 8.20RRR: 8.60

Ball

Amanjot Kaur:0 (5)

Harmanpreet Kaur:10 (10)

Georgia Wareham:2-1-10-1

9.6

Georgia Wareham to Amanjot Kaur, no run

77.7kph

A wicket maiden from Georgia Wareham as Amanjot Kaur defends this blocks this last delivery of this over.

9.5

Georgia Wareham to Amanjot Kaur, no run

77.6kph

Fuller and on off, Amanjot Kaur looks to hit this to the on side but gets it off the outside edge towards short third for no run.

9.4

Georgia Wareham to Amanjot Kaur, no run

79.9kph

Tossed up around off, Amanjot defends this as well.

9.3

Georgia Wareham to Amanjot Kaur, no run

Floated around off, Amanjot Kaur defends this off her back foot.

9.2

Georgia Wareham to Amanjot Kaur, no run

Tossed up on off, Amanjot Kaur defends this out.

4:44 PM IST Amanjot Kaur bwalks out next to bat.

9.1

Georgia Wareham to Amelia Kerr, no run

76.8kph

OUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! Flighted around off, Amelia Kerr looks to take on her counterpart and shimmies out of her crease and goes for the slog. The ball turns and gets it off the outside edge straight to Ekta Bisht at point.

Amelia Kerr

2 (6b 0x4 0x6)SR: 33.33

c Ekta Bisht b Georgia Wareham

End of over 97 runs

MI: 82/3CRR: 9.11RRR: 7.81

Ball

Harmanpreet Kaur:10 (10)

Amelia Kerr:2 (5)

Joshitha V J:1-0-7-0

8.6

Joshitha V J to Harmanpreet Kaur, no run

96.1kph

Good length wide of off, Harmanpreet Kaur steps across and guides this straight at short third for no run.

8.6

Joshitha V J to Harmanpreet Kaur, 1 run

94.2kph

WIDE! On a length, down the leg again. Wided.

8.5

Joshitha V J to Harmanpreet Kaur, 4 runs

100.1kph

FOUR! Eased through the off side for four. Short and wide outside off, shaping away from the right-handed Kaur. Harmanpreet Kaur leans back and cuts this through the gap between backward point and short third for four.

8.4

Joshitha V J to Harmanpreet Kaur, no run

98.7kph

Good length on off, Harmanpreet Kaur defends this off her back foot.

8.4

Joshitha V J to Harmanpreet Kaur, 1 run

91.0kph

WIDE! SLower one, wide down the leg. Harmanpreet Kaur leaves it. Wided.

8.3

Joshitha V J to Harmanpreet Kaur, no run

102.8kph

Pitched-up around off, Harmanpreet Kaur tucks this to mid on for no run.

8.2

Joshitha V J to Harmanpreet Kaur, no run

98.9kph

Good length, tailing away from the right-hander. Kaur defends this and gestures that this was going away, acknowledging the skills of Joshitha V J.

8.1

Joshitha V J to Amelia Kerr, 1 run

100.5kph

Good length around middle and leg, Amelia Kerr tucks this towards the on side and takes one.

4:37 PM IST Joshitha V J is introduced into the attack now.

End of over 81 run

MI: 75/3CRR: 9.38RRR: 7.75

Ball

Amelia Kerr:1 (4)

Harmanpreet Kaur:6 (5)

Kim Garth:3-0-23-2

7.6

Kim Garth to Amelia Kerr, 1 run

114.0kph

On a length around middle and leg, Amelia Kerr tucks this to mid-wicket and sneaks off a quick single.

7.5

Kim Garth to Amelia Kerr, no run

110.8kph

Good length around leg, Amelia Kerr defends this off her front foot.

7.4

Kim Garth to Amelia Kerr, no run

Good length around middle and leg, Amelia Kerr pushes this to mid on for no run.

7.3

Kim Garth to Amelia Kerr, no run

111.9kph

Good length around off, Amelia Kerr defends this off her front foot.

4:34 PM IST Amelia Kerr walks out next.

7.2

Kim Garth to Natalie Sciver-Brunt, no run

108.6kph

OUT! TIBER TIME! The crowd erupts as the stumps are rattled. Good length, in the line of stumps, tailing back in just a bit. Natalie Sciver-Brunt looks to play across the line and gets beaten. The ball sneaks past her bat and disturbs the timber. Natalie Sciver-Brunt was stranded for strike off late and that might have dented the momentum with which she was batting and ultimately resulted in her lapse of concentration.

Natalie Sciver-Brunt

42 (21b 9x4 0x6)SR: 200.00

b Kim Garth

7.1

Kim Garth to Natalie Sciver-Brunt, no run

Good length, angling down the leg. Natalie Sciver-Brunt misses the flick.

End of over 78 runs

MI: 74/2CRR: 10.57RRR: 7.23

Ball

Harmanpreet Kaur:6 (5)

Natalie Sciver-Brunt:42 (19)

Renuka Singh Thakur:3-0-25-0

6.6

Renuka Singh Thakur to Harmanpreet Kaur, no run

101.1kph

On a length, in the line of stumps. Harmanpreet Kaur goes for a sweep but misses out and wears it on her thigh pad of the back foot. Loud appeal again by the fielding side and the umpire turns this down. Smriti Mandhana sends this upstairs. The Ball Tracker this time shows that the impact of the ball was outside off and Bengaluru loses a review.

6.6

Renuka Singh Thakur to Harmanpreet Kaur, 1 run

102.6kph

WIDE! PItched-up down the leg, Harmanpreet Kaur misses out on the flick. Wided.

6.5

Renuka Singh Thakur to Harmanpreet Kaur, 4 runs

99.6kph

FOUR! Spraying down the leg, Harmanpreet Kaur gets behind it nd flicks this away from that fielder at deep square to her right for four.

6.4

Renuka Singh Thakur to Harmanpreet Kaur, no run

98.8kph

On a length around off, Harmanpreet Kaur pushes this to extra cover for no run.

6.3

Renuka Singh Thakur to Harmanpreet Kaur, 2 runs

99.4kph

Length around middle and off, Harmanpreet Kaur dabs this through point for a couple.

6.2

Renuka Singh Thakur to Harmanpreet Kaur, no run

100.2kph

Good length around off, Harmanpreet Kaur blocks it out.

6.1

Renuka Singh Thakur to Natalie Sciver-Brunt, 1 run

100.6kph

On a length around middle and leg, Natalie Sciver-Brunt flicks this towards long on for one.

4:26 PM IST We're at the strategic break, and what a start Mumbai has had! Natalie Sciver-Brunt is wreaking havoc on the Bengaluru bowlers, leading the charge with her aggressive batting. Although the home team has managed to pick up the wickets of Yastika Bhatia and Hayley Matthews, Natalie's presence at the crease is a major concern. If she can continue to bat for another 8-10 overs, it seems likely that the game will swing in Mumbai's favor. Bengaluru needs to find a way to dismiss her ASAP to regain control!

End of over 617 runs

MI: 66/2CRR: 11.00RRR: 7.28

Ball

Hayley Matthews:15 (10)

Natalie Sciver-Brunt:41 (18)

Ekta Bisht:1-0-17-1

5.6

Ekta Bisht to Hayley Matthews, no run

81.7kph

Pushed through around middle and leg, Hayley Matthews looks to hit this towards the leg side but gets beaten on the inside. Wears it on her pads. A loud appeal from the bowling unit but the umpire turns this down. Smriti Mandhana sends this upstairs. The Ball Trackers shows three reds and Hayley Matthews has to walk back.

Hayley Matthews

15 (10b 3x4 0x6)SR: 150.00

lbw b Ekta Bisht

5.5

Ekta Bisht to Hayley Matthews, 4 runs

76.0kph

FOUR! Hayley Matthews is starting to motor as well. Short of a length around off, Hayley Matthews hangs back and punches this through extra cover for a boundary.

5.4

Ekta Bisht to Natalie Sciver-Brunt, 1 run

81.0kph

Tossed up around leg, Natalie Sciver-Brunt tucks this through mid-wicket for one.

5.3

Ekta Bisht to Natalie Sciver-Brunt, 4 runs

70.9kph

FOUR! Third boundary on a trot and who's going to stop Natalie Sciver-Brunt tonight? Tossed up around off, Natalie Sciver-Brunt leans low and sweeps this through backward square leg for four.

5.2

Ekta Bisht to Natalie Sciver-Brunt, 4 runs

75.8kph

FOUR! Tossed up around middle and leg, Natalie Sciver-Brunt this time hits this over the bowler and to the left of mid on for four.

5.1

Ekta Bisht to Natalie Sciver-Brunt, 4 runs

FOUR! A boundary to greet Ekta Bisht. Floated around leg, Natalie Sciver-Brunt rocks back and hammers this through mid-wicket for four.

50 Runs for the teamMumbai Indians

Runs: 53/1

Natalie Sciver-Brunt

Runs: 32(15)SR: 213.33

End of over 510 runs

MI: 49/1CRR: 9.80RRR: 7.93

Ball

Natalie Sciver-Brunt:28 (14)

Hayley Matthews:11 (8)

Georgia Wareham:1-0-10-0

4.6

Georgia Wareham to Natalie Sciver-Brunt, 1 run

78.9kph

Too full around middle and leg, Natalie Sciver-Brunt works this away for a single to end the over.

4.5

Georgia Wareham to Hayley Matthews, 1 run

Floated around off, Hayley Matthews cuts this to sweeper cover for one.

4.4

Georgia Wareham to Hayley Matthews, 4 runs

79.0kph

FOUR! Tossed up around off, Hayley Matthews gets right behind it and lofts this over extra cover for yet another boundary. Even Hayley Matthews has begun to find the gaps now.

4.3

Georgia Wareham to Hayley Matthews, 4 runs

78.7kph

FOUR! Short again and wide of off again, Hayley Matthews connects with the square cut and sees the ball crash into the boundary cushion for four.

4.2

Georgia Wareham to Hayley Matthews, no run

80.1kph

Fuller around off, Hayley Matthews steps across and looks for the slog sweep but misses out.

4.1

Georgia Wareham to Hayley Matthews, no run

77.8kph

Short and wide outside off, Hayley Matthews cuts this towards point for no run. A bit of a mixup between Hayley and Natalie with the later almost half-way down for a single but is sent back. A better throw to the bowler might have found Natalie Sciver-Brunt in trouble.

4:14 PM IST Change? Spin for the first time as Georgia Wareham comes into the attack.

End of over 413 runs

MI: 39/1CRR: 9.75RRR: 8.06

Ball

Natalie Sciver-Brunt:27 (13)

Hayley Matthews:2 (3)

Kim Garth:2-0-22-1

3.6

Kim Garth to Natalie Sciver-Brunt, 4 runs

92.9kph

FOUR! Back of a length around leg, Natalie Sciver-Brunt pulls this towards deep backward square for four runs.

3.5

Kim Garth to Natalie Sciver-Brunt, 4 runs

115.1kph

FOUR! Natalie Sciver-Brunt is off to a flying start. Good length around the pads, Natalie walks down the track and flicks this through square leg for another boundary. IN the blink od an eye Natalie Sciver-Brunt has raced to 23 (12).

3.4

Kim Garth to Natalie Sciver-Brunt, no run

114.8kph

Good length, angling into the batter. Natalie Sciver-Brunt steps down and looks to go downtown but gets an inside edge onto her pads.

3.3

Kim Garth to Natalie Sciver-Brunt, no run

110.7kph

Good length around off, Natalie thumps this off the inside towards mid on for no run.

3.3

Kim Garth to Natalie Sciver-Brunt, 1 run

113.3kph

WIDE! Bumper, down the leg, Natalie Sciver-Brunt looks to hook this but misses. Wided.

3.2

Kim Garth to Natalie Sciver-Brunt, no run

114.5kph

Good length around off, Natalie punches this away to mid off.

3.1

Kim Garth to Natalie Sciver-Brunt, 4 runs

112.1kph

FOUR! On a length around off, Natalie Sciver-Brunt lofts this up and over the bowler for a boundary down the ground towards long off.

End of over 39 runs

MI: 26/1CRR: 8.67RRR: 8.35

Ball

Natalie Sciver-Brunt:15 (7)

Hayley Matthews:2 (3)

Renuka Singh Thakur:2-0-17-0

2.6

Renuka Singh Thakur to Natalie Sciver-Brunt, 1 run

Low full toss on leg, Natalie gets it away on leg and sets off for one but is sent back initially by Hayley. After having a look at the fielder the batters go for the run and completes that with ease.

2.5

Renuka Singh Thakur to Natalie Sciver-Brunt, 2 runs

94.3kph

Good length on middle and leg, Natalie pulls this to deep square for two.

2.4

Renuka Singh Thakur to Natalie Sciver-Brunt, no run

100.0kph

On a length around off, Natalie Sciver-Brunt defends this out.

2.3

Renuka Singh Thakur to Natalie Sciver-Brunt, 4 runs

FOUR! A rare sight to see Ellyse Perry misfield one. On a length, spraying down the leg. Natalie Sciver-Brunt steps in and flicks this past the left of short fine leg for runs. Perry reaches it to her right from deep backward square but fails to field this as it goes underneath her for four.

2.2

Renuka Singh Thakur to Hayley Matthews, 1 run

95.1kph

On a length around the pads, Hayley flicks this through square leg for a single.

2.1

Renuka Singh Thakur to Hayley Matthews, no run

96.5kph

Good length on off, Hayley Matthews defends this off her front foot.

2.1

Renuka Singh Thakur to Hayley Matthews, 1 run

100.6kph

WIDE! Good length, drifting down the leg. Hayley Matthews leaves it. Wided.

End of over 29 runs

MI: 17/1CRR: 8.50RRR: 8.38

Ball

Natalie Sciver-Brunt:8 (3)

Hayley Matthews:1 (1)

Kim Garth:1-0-9-1

1.6

Kim Garth to Natalie Sciver-Brunt, no run

110.9kph

Good length on off, Natalie pushes this on off for no run. Ends a successful over for the home side.

1.5

Kim Garth to Natalie Sciver-Brunt, 4 runs

FOUR! Two-in-two for Natalie Sciver-Brunt. On a length around off, Natalie Sciver-Brunt gets right on top of it and drives this past cover for four.

1.4

Kim Garth to Natalie Sciver-Brunt, 4 runs

111.0kph

FOUR! A poor effort from Joshitha V J at cover and what should have been nothing now reflects four for Mumbai. Full and wide outside off, Joshitha V J drives this on the bounce towards cover. Joshitha V J fails to collect this on the bounce and this has raced away to the fence for four.

4:01 PM IST Natalie Sciver-Brunt walks out at 3 for Mumbai.

1.3

Kim Garth to Yastika Bhatia, no run

111.8kph

OUT! GIVEN OUT BUT Yastika Bhatia sends this upstairs straightaway. Is there bat involved? Bhatia feels so. The UltraEdge shows no spike as the ball passes the bat and the Ball Tracker shows the umpire's call on ball clipping the stumps here. Yastika Bhatia has to walk back. This was a good length delivery, shaping angling away, Yastika Bhatia plays inside the line and gets beaten on the outside before getting hit on her pads.

Yastika Bhatia

8 (8b 2x4 0x6)SR: 100.00

lbw b Kim Garth

1.2

Kim Garth to Yastika Bhatia, no run

111.0kph

On a length around off, Yastika Bhatia defends this towards off for no run.

1.1

Kim Garth to Hayley Matthews, 1 run

110.0kph

Pitched-up around off, Hayley Matthews defends this off her front foot towards off and runs one.

3:57 PM IST Kim Garth will bowl from the other end.

End of over 18 runs

MI: 8/0CRR: 8.00RRR: 8.42

Ball

Yastika Bhatia:8 (6)

Hayley Matthews:0 (0)

Renuka Singh Thakur:1-0-8-0

0.6

Renuka Singh Thakur to Yastika Bhatia, no run

99.0kph

Good length wide of off, Yastika Bhatia goes for a drive but gets it off the inside and it bounces over the stumps for no run.

0.5

Renuka Singh Thakur to Yastika Bhatia, no run

99.9kph

Back of a length around off, Yastika Bhatia gets right behind the line of it and blocks this one out.

0.4

Renuka Singh Thakur to Yastika Bhatia, 4 runs

102.1kph

FOUR! Width on offer yet again from Renuka and Yastika accepts it gleefully with a cut beyond backward point for four.

0.3

Renuka Singh Thakur to Yastika Bhatia, no run

99.8kph

Good length around off, Yastika Bhatia cuts this straight to Georgia Wareham at a short point this time for no run.

0.2

Renuka Singh Thakur to Yastika Bhatia, no run

96.9kph

Good length around off, Yastika Bhatia defends this around off for no run.

0.1

Renuka Singh Thakur to Yastika Bhatia, 4 runs

FOUR! A cracking boundary to start the chase. Gentle loosener outside off from Renuka Singh Thakur and Yastika Bhatia punches onto it with a punched through cover-point for four. This was hit close to Georgia Wareham at cover-point but she fails to get any bit of hand onto it.

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