Sophie Devine To Open With Smriti Mandhana? RCB’s Probable XI Vs Delhi Capitals 

RCB Women are placed third in the points table. (X.com)RCB Women are placed third in the points table. (X.com)

As the tournament enters its crucial phase, every game becomes pivotal with valuable points at stake. Royal Challengers Bangalore Women will clash with Delhi Capitals Women at Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday, March 10, in pursuit of two crucial points.

Currently ranked third in the points table, the Bangalore-based team has secured three wins and suffered as many losses, accumulating six points with a net run rate of 0.038. They will look for a turn around to reverse their fortunes after a recent loss to the Giants.

Captain Smriti Mandhana has been in sensational form with the bat, leading the Bengaluru side admirably. With a top score of 80 in the ongoing event, she ranks as the second-highest run-scorer of the tournament, amassing 243 runs from six matches.

Australian stalwart Ellyse Perry has contributed significantly with the bat, smashing 157 runs from five innings at an impressive average of 52.33. Her medium-pace bowling adds depth to the RCB lineup.

Georgia Wareham has been consistent in picking up wickets for the Royal Challengers, and her recent show with the bat in the last game signals positive versatility for Bangalore.

Although RCB Women suffered a defeat against the Gujarat Giants Women in their previous encounter, they displayed resilience in the run chase, falling short by just 19 runs against the Beth Mooney-led side.

Despite the setback, key players performed well for Bangalore in the last game. With minimal changes made to their lineup throughout the tournament, the upcoming clash holds significant importance for RCB Women. 

They will rely on their core group of players to deliver, especially during the crucial phase of the tournament against the table-toppers. Therefore, it is expected that the same lineup that played against the Giants will take the field for the upcoming match.

RCB's Predicted XI: Smriti Mandhana(c), Sabbhineni Meghana, Ellyse Perry, Richa Ghosh (wk), Sophie Devine, Sophie Molineux, Georgia Wareham, Ekta Bisht, Simran Bahadur, Asha Sobhana, Renuka Thakur Singh.