The seventh match of the Women’s Premier League 2025 (WPL 2025) will be played between Mumbai Indians (MIW) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCBW). This exciting match will be played on 21 February 2025 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru from 7:30 pm.
This match will be very fun for the audience, as the two champion teams are going to face each other for the first time this season. Both teams have a huge fan base in the IPL, which also benefits them in the WPL. The home audience of Bangalore will be seen cheering for Smriti Mandhana and her team on this ground.
WPL 2025 Team Form and Key Players
Mumbai Indians (MIW) Analysis
Mumbai Indians have gained confidence by defeating Gujarat Giants by 5 wickets in their last match. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur and Nat Siver-Brunt displayed excellent batting, but the team needs to bring stability in their bowling department. The team has high expectations from bowlers like Hayley Matthews and Shabnim Ismail.
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCBW) Analysis
Royal Challengers Bangalore have performed brilliantly so far in the tournament, winning both their opening matches and topping the points table. Captain Smriti Mandhana is in excellent form, scoring a blistering 81 off 47 balls against Delhi Capitals in the last match. Along with her, Alice Perry, Raghavi Bisht and Richa Ghosh have also made important contributions. However, the team needs further improvement in the bowling department, as the performance of the bowlers has not been up to the expected level.
MIW vs RCBW: Match Information
Royal Challengers Bangalore Probable XI
Smriti Mandhana (captain), Danny Wyatt, Ellyse Perry, Richa Ghosh (wicketkeeper), Raghavi Bisht, Kanika Ahuja, Georgia Wareham, Kim Garth, Ekta Bisht, VJ Joshita, Renuka Singh.
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Mumbai Indians Probable XI
Hayley Matthews, Yastika Bhatia (wicketkeeper), Nat Siver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur (captain), Amelia Kerr, Sajeevan Sajna, G Kamalini, Amanjot Kaur, Sanskriti Gupta, Shabnim Ismail, Parunika Sisodia.
Key Players to watch
Smriti Mandhana (Royal Challengers Bangalore)
Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Smriti Mandhana is in great form. She played a brilliant innings of 81 runs in 47 balls against Delhi Capitals in the last match. This left-handed batsman can be the biggest threat to the bowling attack of Mumbai Indians. If she gives a good start in the powerplay, it will help RCB reach a strong score.
Nate Siver-Brunt (Mumbai Indians)
The performance of England all-rounder Nat Siver-Brunt will be very important for Mumbai Indians. He scored a quick 56 against Gujarat Giants in the last match and also made an impact with his bowling. Siver-Brunt’s all-around performance can change the course of the match.
Pitch and Weather Conditions
The pitch of M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is considered to be favorable for the batsmen, where big scores can be expected. The short boundary and flat wicket inspire the batsmen to play aggressively. However, spinners can also get help here. The weather is expected to remain clear, so no disruption is expected in the match.
Who Will Win?
Both teams are balanced and strong, but considering the home-ground advantage and current form, Royal Challengers Bangalore seem to have the upper hand. Nonetheless, the Mumbai Indians have players who can win games and alter the outcome of a game at any moment. Overall, an exciting and competitive match is expected.
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