WPL 2025 MI vs RCB: 200 Run Chase Fell Short By 11 Runs, DC In The Finals

The final league match of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 was a rollercoaster ride of emotions as Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) beat Mumbai Indians (MI) by 11 runs. Although RCB emerged victorious, their journey ended, and Delhi Capitals (DC) won a much-coveted direct qualification to the final.

RCB’s all-round performance

RCB, to end their season on a high, posted a strong total of 199/3. Captain Smriti Mandhana’s blistering 53, combined with Ellyse Perry’s unbeaten 49, laid the foundation for an exciting match. Richa Ghosh’s rapid 36 and Georgia Wareham’s scorching 31 off 10 balls led RCB to a dominant score.

Mumbai Indians’ Chase Falls Short: Sneh Rana’s Spin Magic

Pursuing 200, MI had a tough task. Despite Nat Sciver-Brunt’s courageous 69, MI’s pursuit collapsed against RCB’s tight bowling unit. Sneh Rana’s brilliant spin, taking 3/26, was the turning point in limiting MI to 188/9. Kim Garth and Ellyse Perry also picked up two wickets each.

Delhi Capitals Secures Direct Final Spot: Net Run Rate Proves Decisive

With the defeat of MI, Delhi Capitals earned an outright qualification into the WPL 2025 final on March 15.2 Both MI and DC were at 10 points, but the better net run rate of DC at 0.396 outweighed the 0.192 of MI. MI would play Gujarat Giants in the eliminator on March 13.3

Pivotal Performances and Game Highlights:

RCB’s Batting Blitz: The aggressive initiation by Smriti Mandhana and Perry’s patient innings paved the way.
Late Overs Thrash: Richa Ghosh and Georgia Wareham’s aggressive hitting powered RCB to a close to 200 score.
MI’s Chase Letdown: Nat Sciver-Brunt’s fifty was a sole highlight.
Sneh Rana’s Spin Domination: Rana’s timely wickets stalled MI’s chase.
Delhi Capitals’ Net Run Rate Gain: DC’s better net run rate gave them a direct final place.

Final Table and What’s Next:

Delhi Capitals: Won direct final place.
Mumbai Indians: Will contest the eliminator against Gujarat Giants.
RCB: Ended their season in fourth position.

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