Preview:
Match 9 of the ongoing WPL 2024 will witness the clash between Royal Challengers Bangalore (BAN-W) and Mumbai Indians (MUM-W) on Saturday, March 2, at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Bangalore enter the upcoming match fresh from a defeat against Delhi Capitals, slipping to the second spot with four points.
Mumbai, the defending champions, also faced a setback in their last outing, losing by seven wickets to the UP Warriorz, placing them third in the points table. Both teams are poised for an intense battle, aiming to secure victory in what promises to be an electrifying encounter.
Match Details:
Match | Royal Challengers Bangalore Women vs Mumbai Indians Women, Match 9 |
Venue | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
Date & Time | Saturday, March 02, 7:30 PM (IST) |
Live Broadcast and Streaming Details | Sports18 and JioCinema |
Pitch Report
The renowned M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru is known for its batting-friendly surfaces. The flat surface and short boundaries often lead to high-scoring games at the venue. Therefore, the captain who wins the toss would be inclined to field first in a bid to have a calculated run chase later on in the game.
Head-to-Head Record
Matches Played | 2 |
Royal Challengers Bangalore Women won | 0 |
Mumbai Indians Women won | 2 |
Probable Playing XI
Royal Challengers Bangalore (BAN-W)
Mumbai Indians (MUM-W)
Hayley Matthews, Yastika Bhatia (wk), Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Amelia Kerr, Pooja Vastrakar, Amanjot Kaur, Sajeevan Sajana, Shabnim Ismail, Sathyamoorthy Keerthana, Saika Ishaque
Probable Best Batter of the Match
Smriti Mandhana could be the best batter in the forthcoming game against Mumbai Indians Women. Currently, she leads the run-scoring charts in the ongoing tournament, amassing 130 runs in three matches with an impressive average of 43.33 and a striking rate of 160.49. Despite Bangalore’s recent loss to Delhi Capitals, Mandhana’s stellar performance of 74 runs off 43 balls highlighted her batting prowess, setting high expectations for her in the upcoming game.
Probable Best Bowler of the Match
New Zealand’s star all-rounder, Amelia Kerr, is leading the charts for the highest wicket-takers in the tournament, having picked up a total of seven wickets at an average of 13.42 and an economy rate of 7.83. With her expertise as a wrist-spinner, she is poised to deliver an exceptional spell in Mumbai’s upcoming encounter against Bangalore.
Today’s Match Prediction: Team Batting Second to win the match
Scenario 1
Power Play score – 45-55
First Innings Score- 160-180
Royal Challengers Bangalore win the match
Scenario 2
Mumbai Indians Women win the toss and bowl
Power Play score – 40-50
First Innings Score – 140-160
Mumbai Indians Women win the match
Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.