The UP Warriorz and Mumbai Indians Women are gearing up for their second encounter in WPL 2024. Match 14 of the tournament, UP-W vs MI-W, is scheduled to unfold on Thursday, March 7, at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.

Under the leadership of Harmanpreet Kaur, Mumbai Indians Women are ready to take on Alyssa Healy’s UP Warriorz. With both teams having competed in 5 matches so far in WPL, Mumbai Indians Women have won the toss and elected to bat.

Women’s Premier League: Who said what at the toss?

Alyssa Healy: It (the toss) doesn’t matter you have to do well both fronts. Yes, the last couple of games have been won by the team batting first but we don’t mind bowling first. It is just one game at a time and focus on that, think about tomorrow’s game later. We have one change.

Harmanpreet Kaur: We are gonna have a bat first. There is no dew in the last couple of games, that’s the only reason. When there is dew chasing is the better option else why to put yourself under pressure. We are going with the same team.

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Playing XIs

UP Warriorz (Playing XI): Alyssa Healy(w/c), Kiran Navgire, Chamari Athapaththu, Grace Harris, Shweta Sehrawat, Deepti Sharma, Uma Chetry, Poonam Khemnar, Sophie Ecclestone, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Saima Thakor

Mumbai Indians Women (Playing XI): Hayley Matthews, Yastika Bhatia(w), Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur(c), Amelia Kerr, Pooja Vastrakar, Amanjot Kaur, S Sajana, Humaira Kazi, Shabnim Ismail, Saika Ishaque

In a thrilling clash between Royal Challengers Bangalore Women and the UP Warriorz in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2024, Ellyse Perry, the celebrated all-rounder from the Australia Women’s National Cricket Team, showcased her prowess with a bat in a remarkable manner. During this encounter held at Bengaluru’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium on March 4th, Perry’s powerful hitting left a lasting impression as she smashed a tremendous six that shattered the window of a display car.

Led by skipper Smriti Mandhana, Royal Challengers Bangalore Women took on Alyssa Healy’s UP Warriorz in what promised to be an exciting contest. Opting to bowl first, the UP Warriorz struggled to contain RCB’s batting onslaught. Mandhana, along with Perry, Richa Ghosh, and Sabbhineni Meghana, contributed stellar performances, driving their team to an imposing total of 198/3.

Perry’s Power Play: A Six to Remember in WPL 2024 Clash

The standout partnership of the innings occurred between Mandhana and Perry, who collectively added 95 runs off 64 balls. While Mandhana dazzled with an explosive knock of 80 runs off 50 balls, Perry’s dynamic innings of 58 off 37 balls included four boundaries and as many sixes. However, it was Perry’s mighty hit that grabbed headlines, as her powerful stroke sent the ball crashing into the car window, leaving spectators astonished.

Despite her heroics with the bat, Perry expressed a humble yet determined outlook ahead of the match, emphasizing the team’s collective goal of returning to winning ways. She highlighted the challenging nature of the contest against UP Warriorz and the team’s desire to make the most of their home advantage at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

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Reflecting on her role within the team, Perry noted the depth and versatility of RCB Women’s bowling unit, which influenced her decision to not bowl her full quota of overs. With a spin-heavy attack and strategic planning tailored to match conditions, Perry’s insights underscored RCB-W’s meticulous approach to the game, aiming for success both on and off the field.

In a riveting showdown against UP Warriorz, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) skipper Smriti Mandhana exhibited her batting brilliance at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Tasked with reversing two consecutive losses, Mandhana’s performance became pivotal in this must-win encounter for her team.

As she took the crease as opener, Mandhana crafted a masterful innings, ensuring RCB set a formidable target against UP Warriorz. With her aggressive stroke play, she dominated the opposition bowlers and captivated the spectators at RCB’s home ground.

Batting Brilliance and Banter: Mandhana Shines in RCB’s Clash

Despite her impressive display with the bat, Mandhana found herself involved in a playful exchange with UP Warriorz spinner Deepti Sharma. The banter added an extra dimension to the game, showcasing Mandhana’s competitive spirit and ability to thrive under pressure. However, Sharma managed to have the last laugh, dismissing Mandhana during the 17th over of the innings.

Mandhana’s departure marked the end of a spectacular innings, during which she amassed 80 runs off just 50 deliveries, including an array of boundaries and sixes. Her contribution was not only significant in terms of individual performance but also crucial for RCB’s quest for victory in the Women’s Premier League.

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Reflecting on her innings, Mandhana emphasized her unwavering focus and determination, stating that the team’s collective success outweighs personal accolades. Additionally, she shed light on the team’s strategic decision to alter the batting order, providing opportunities for other players like Sophie Devine to showcase their talents.

Mandhana’s leadership and resilience amidst challenges epitomize RCB’s fighting spirit in the tournament. Her performance serves as a beacon of hope for the team’s future endeavors, promising an exciting journey ahead in the Women’s Premier League.

In the upcoming match of WPL 2024, the Royal Challengers Bangalore Women are determined to secure their inaugural victory against the Delhi Capitals Women. Scheduled for Thursday, February 29, the RCB Women vs DC Women face-off, marked as match 7 of WPL 2024, promises an exciting spectacle for viewers. The battleground for this encounter is none other than the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

While the DC Women have showcased remarkable form in WPL 2024, having narrowly lost their opening game against MI Women, they swiftly bounced back, decimating the Gujarat Giants with a commanding 9-wicket victory. As anticipation builds for the RCB Women vs DC Women clash in WPL 2024, let’s delve into their head-to-head records.

The Royal Challengers Bangalore Women have won the toss and elected to field, setting the stage for what is sure to be a thrilling contest.

Women’s Premier League: Who said what at the toss?

Smriti Mandhana: We would like to field first. We have seen a trend where there is something for the bowlers in the first 5-6 overs. Also, it is better to know the target in T20 cricket. That was the talk even before the season, not to depend on certain players and all the XI are good enough to win a game on their own. Perry misses out due to an illness. Nadine comes in and makes her debut. They have turned up in huge numbers and we feel we have 10 runs more due to their support. Really thankful to them.

Meg Lanning: We were going to have a bowl but that seems to be the trend. But the track won’t change much through the game. Sometimes things go your way and sometimes they don’t in T20 cricket. Jess Jonassen comes in for Annabel Sutherland.

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Playing XIs

Delhi Capitals Women (Playing XI): Meg Lanning(c), Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Alice Capsey, Marizanne Kapp, Jess Jonassen, Arundhati Reddy, Minnu Mani, Taniya Bhatia(w), Radha Yadav, Shikha Pandey

Royal Challengers Bangalore Women (Playing XI): Smriti Mandhana(c), Sophie Devine, Sabbhineni Meghana, Nadine de Klerk, Richa Ghosh(w), Georgia Wareham, Sophie Molineux, Shreyanka Patil, Simran Bahadur, Asha Sobhana, Renuka Thakur Singh.

UP Warriorz executed a remarkable feat, orchestrating a significant upset by defeating defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI) by 7 wickets in Match No.6 of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2024 on Wednesday, February 28 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore.

Vrinda Dinesh, whose performances against the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Delhi Capitals (DC) were lackluster, sustained a shoulder injury while fielding and consequently did not participate in batting. Opting for Kiran Navgire as Alyssa Healy’s opening partner proved to be a masterstroke for the Warriorz.

Navgire provided an explosive start to the Warriorz’ run-chase, amassing 61 runs during the powerplay. Her aggressive batting reduced the required run-rate to 7.21 while chasing a target of 162. Navgire reached her fifty in just 25 balls and eventually scored 57 runs off 31 deliveries, featuring 6 boundaries and 4 sixes.

Healy, who struggled in the initial matches, contributed 33 runs off 29 balls, forming a solid 94-run partnership for the opening wicket alongside Navgire.

Explosive Start Propels UP Warriorz to Victory

Following the impressive start, the Warriorz encountered a minor setback losing Navgire, Healy, and Tahlia McGrath in less than 2 overs. Issy Wong, reinstated in the playing XI in lieu of Shabnim Ismail, dismissed McGrath and Healy, causing some unease in the Warriorz camp.

Nevertheless, Grace Harris and Deepti Sharma’s unbeaten partnership of 65 runs ensured the Warriorz clinched victory with 21 balls to spare. Harris displayed aggressive batting, scoring 38 runs off 17 balls with 6 fours and a six, while Deepti contributed 27 runs off 20 balls, providing crucial support.

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Points Table

Marizanne Kapp shone brightly for the Delhi Capitals in their inaugural match of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2024, where they clinched victory against the UP Warriorz by a convincing margin of 9 wickets at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Monday.

Kapp, in partnership with Dane van Niekerk, her former South African teammate, wreaked havoc on the opposition’s batting lineup, finishing with impressive figures of 3 wickets for just 5 runs in her allotted 4 overs. Opting to field first, the Capitals’ decision proved fruitful as Kapp dismantled the top order of the Warriorz, claiming crucial wickets including Alyssa Healy, Vrinda Dinesh, and Tahlia McGrath, leaving the Warriorz reeling at 16 for 3 within the first 5 overs.

Kapp’s Heroics and Verma’s Brilliance Propel Delhi Capitals to Dominant Victory

Despite a valiant effort from Shweta Sehrawat, who scored a notable 45 runs off 42 balls, the Warriorz struggled to recover, ultimately managing to post a modest total, largely supported by Sehrawat’s innings. Radha Yadav, with her impactful bowling, contributed significantly by taking 4 wickets for 20 runs, further restricting the Warriorz’ batting prowess.

In response, the Capitals displayed dominance with their batting prowess, particularly through a formidable opening partnership between Meg Lanning and Shafali Verma. Verma, bouncing back from a previous poor performance, showcased her brilliance by racing to a half-century off just 36 balls, eventually remaining unbeaten on 64 runs off 43 deliveries.

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Lanning and Verma’s partnership of 119 runs set the tone for the Capitals’ emphatic victory, propelling them to the top of the standings with 4 points and a commendable net run rate of 0.488, while the Warriorz languished at the bottom with a net run rate of -1.266.

Points Table