The match number 9 of the Women's Premier League (WPL) will witness a clash between two of the most popular franchises in the tournament, Royal Challengers Bangalore Women (BAN-W) up against Mumbai Indians Women (MUM-W). The match is scheduled to take place at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore on March 2. Both the teams are coming from a defeat in their previous game and hence it will be interesting to watch how the defending champions, MUM-W bring their A game against the impressive BAN-W inside their own den.
Currently, MUM-W are placed third on the points table with two wins out of three games and BAN-W are placed second on the points table with equal wins in the same number of matches played. However, BAN-W have the advantage as their Net Run Rate is +0.705 while MUM-W have a net run rate of -0.182. With Smriti Mandhana currently being the leading run-scorer, it will be fascinating to see how she goes about her business against a formidable MUM-W bowling attack. Similarly, MUM-W skipper, Harmanpreet Kaur has also played two match-winning knocks in both the matches she played in the tournament.
BAN-W vs MUM-W: Match Details
Match: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Mumbai Indians Women, WPL 2024, Match 9
Venue: M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Date and Time: March 2, 2024, 7:30 PM IST
Live Streaming Details: Sports 18 and Jio Cinema
BAN-W vs MUM-W: Pitch Report
Following a high-scoring beginning, the pitch has begun to lose its vigor, posing challenges for the team batting first. Once more, it's evident that teams winning the toss are opting to bowl first, capitalizing on the favorable early conditions for bowling. Batters are encountering difficulties in scoring runs, with the ball exhibiting significant movement during the initial stages. Pacers proficient in swing bowling will thrive in these early conditions, while spinners capable of extracting turn and grip from the surface will pose significant challenges. For the chasing team, batting conditions are expected to be at their best.
BAN-W vs MUM-W: Probable Playing XI
Royal Challengers Bangalore (BAN-W): Sophie Devine, Smriti Mandhana, S Meghana, Ellyse Perry, Richa Ghosh, Georgia Wareham, Sophie Molineux, Shreyanka Patil, Simran Bahadur, Sobhana Asha, and Renuka Singh
Mumbai Indians Women (MUM-W): Hayley Matthews, Yastika Bhatia (WK), Natalie Sciver, Harmanpreet Kaur(C), Amelia Kerr, Amanjot Kaur, Sajeevan Sajana, Pooja Vastrakar, Shabnim Ismail, SB Keerthana, Saika Ishaque
BAN-W vs MUM-W: Dream11 Fantasy Picks
Grand League
Wicket-keepers: Yastika Bhatia
Batters: Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, Amanjot Kaur
All-Rounders: Sophie Devine, Hayley Matthews, Amelia Kerr, Ellyse Perry
Bowlers: Georgia Wareham, Renuka Thakur, Shabnim Ismail
Head-to-Head League
Wicket-keepers: Yastika Bhatia
Batters: Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, S Meghana
All-Rounders: Hayley Matthews, Amelia Kerr, Ellyse Perry, Nat Sciver Brunt
Bowlers: Renuka Thakur, Shabnim Ismail, Saika Ishaque