WPL 2024 Eliminator, RCB vs MI Live Score: Mandhana & Co. Knock Out Defending Champs; To Play Final vs Delhi Capitals

Well, if today's match taught us something it's that Cricket is a beautiful game, one minute you're right at the bottom the next minute you're soaring high in the sky. 

While some teary moments teach us how to do better, the others teach us to be humble and that hard work always pays off. And that’s what today’s victory taught us, never give up and just keep fighting through, you don’t know how big the silver lining really is.

That’s all from me folks, this is Muskaan Bhatt, signing off! Hope you had a wonderful time. See you soon!👋🏻

RCB vs MI Live Score: Player Of The Match

Ellyse Perry wins Player of The Match for her phenomenal performance against the defending champions Mumbai Indians. She scored 66 runs and then took 1 crucial wicket that helped RCB secure their spot in the WPL 2024 Final vs Delhi Capitals on Sunday at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi.

RCB vs MI Live Score: Summary

A game that made us believe: Cricket is not for the faint heart 😵

Ellyse Perry's heroics single-handedly dismantled Mumbai Indians not once, but twice within days. From tense faces during the innings break to jubilant smiles at the match's conclusion, fans worldwide can now exhale with relief. Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians are left reeling, denied another shot at the WPL final.

RCB vs MI Live Score: RCB WINS! 🔥

Royal Challengers Bangalore win by 5 runs and they are through to the finals!

RCB Women secure their spot in the WPL 2024 final! 

A stunning turnaround as MI Women falter in the chase, leaving their players stunned. Conversely, RCB Women erupt with joy, their dreams alive and thriving. A new champion awaits, marking an electrifying twist in the tournament's narrative.

RCB vs MI Live Score: The one where your heart is in your mouth, iykyk 😉

Vastrakar fails to get home in time. Mumbai desperately needs 8 runs from 2 balls. If a maximum is hit on the last ball it will force the game to a super over. What do you think?

RCB vs MI Live Score: Sajana is OUT!!!

Half of Mumbai is now back in the hut. They need 12 runs in 6 balls. Good sign for the MI Women is that Amelia Kerr is back on strike but Can they pull it off?

RCB vs MI Live Score: WHAT A TWIST! 😱

Shreyanka Patil gets the big fish. Dismisses MI captain Kaur for 33 runs off 30 balls. MI now 16 runs away from victory with just 12 balls remaining.

Does every RCB and MI match have to be such a nail-biting one? 😲

RCB vs MI Live Score: MI needs 20 runs from 18 balls

Amelia Kerr and Harmanpreet Kaur are indeed in too much hurry... they are wanting to wrap this up quicker than they can.  Is another heartbreak loading for RCB?💔

RCB vs MI Live Score: Merciless Harman!!4️⃣

Harmanpreet Kaur seizes the moment, driving Ellyse Perry's delivery to the boundary once again! Her unstoppable form continues to dazzle on the field.

RCB vs MI Live Score: All eyes here!!

At the conclusion of 15 overs, MI Women stand at 93/3, needing 43 runs from 30 balls. Harmanpreet and Kerr hold the crease, posing a challenge for RCB Women eager to disrupt their partnership. With a final berth on the line, nerves will be tested as both teams vie for victory.

RCB vs MI Live Score: Harmanpreet & Kerr going solid 💪🏻

The duo has remained calm whilst all the pressure an have made a solid partnership of over 20 runs.

RCB vs MI Live Score: FOUR!!!

A dismal delivery followed by sloppy fielding! Pokharkar's misfield gifts away a boundary, a costly blunder for RCB Women. Such avoidable errors are unacceptable at this crucial juncture. A disappointing display. 😵

An RCB fan really said this😭:

RCB vs MI Live Score: WICKET!!! RCB IS BACK IN THE GAME 🔥

Sciver-Brunt falls victim to Wareham's delivery! The googly does the trick as Sciver-Brunt's innings concludes at 23 runs off 17 balls. A crucial breakthrough for Georgia Wareham, swinging the momentum in RCB Women's favor.

MI stands at 69/3 after 11 overs.

RCB vs MI Live Score: Harmanpreet Gets A Free Hit! 🙌🏻

She thought it was a wide and decided to review it, which turned out to be a good decision. However, can't say the same about the shot she played. A single run for her. 

RCB vs MI Live Score: Run Out or Not?

The bat momentarily found refuge on the ground before taking flight into the air. However, Captain Kaur's exceptional dive granted her a precious lifeline. Phew! 

MI at 52/2 at the end of 9 overs.

RCB vs MI Live Score: Perry Strikes!

The leg stump takes a stroll! Perry, previously wielding the bat, now displays her prowess with the ball, keeping RCB's hopes alive. What a versatile athlete! In the 7.6 over, Perry's persistence payed off as Yastika succumbed to the relentless pressure.

RCB vs MI Live Score: Is it going to be another heartbreak for RCB?

RCB vs MI Live Score:  Yastika & Sciver-Brunt Taking Charge💪🏻

Mumbai Indians stand at 37/1 after 6 overs, requiring another 99 runs from the remaining 84 balls. While RCB hasn't exerted significant pressure, MI are gradually shaping their game.

RCB vs MI Live Score: Ellyse Perry is here! 

Can she turn the tide to RCB's favor?

Ellyse Perry has been phenomenal throughout the WPL season

RCB vs MI Live Score: MI lose Hayley Matthews

27/1 at the end of 4 overs: The breakthrough arrives courtesy of the Karnataka native! Shreyanka Patil dismisses the formidable Matthews, lofted into the air and safely clutched by Wareham. A stellar catch from the Australian all-rounder stationed in the deep. Shreyanka's composed bowling earns its due reward, a testament to her courageous performance. 🔥

RCB vs MI Live Score: MI need 122 runs from 105 balls

22/0 after 3 overs: Sophie Devine would want to forget that over-WD,4LB,0,0,4,4,0

RCB vs MI Live Score: A rocky start for RCB 🫣

6/0 from 1st over: RCB's innings kick off with a rocky start as Mandhana opted for a review. The delivery was deemed fair, confirmed by a flat line on UltraEdge, resulting in a NOT OUT decision. RCB Women squander their review on the very first ball, a costly misstep at the onset of their innings.

RCB vs MI Live Score: Second Innings to begin!

I hope you're ready with all your snacks as Matthews and Yastika are all set to take us through the second leg of this cracking eliminator. 

Discussions are underway as Mandhana and Renuka are having a quick chat.

RCB vs MI Live Score:  Mumbai Indians need 136 runs to win!

With the knockout pressure on, MI's batters must excel to chase down the target. 

An exhilarating chase awaits. Will Mumbai maintain their momentum or will Mandhana & Co. breath fire at Arun Jaitley? It would be a gripping second-half and I just can't wait.🤩

By the way, did you say hello to our new Orange Cap holder? 😉

Ellyse Perry becomes the new orange cap holder

RCB vs MI Live Score: Lone Warrior Departs!

MI would be thanking their stars right now as RCB's power hitter Perry gets dismissed in the last over of the game. What a valiant knock has it been from her, 66 runs from 50 balls. One can only imagine, the disaster she could've wreaked on MI if she got to play the final few balls of the game. 🤯 

Wareham's final maximum for RCB concludes the first innings.

RCB vs MI Live Score: Here Queen, you dropped this 👑

Ellyse Perry slams her second half-century of the season. What a time. What a moment. What a player. Through her heroics RCB has crossed the 100-run mark and at present stands at 113/5 after 18 overs.

Take a look at her some of her breathtaking shots:

RCB vs MI Live Score: Nat breaks Molineux-Perry partnership!

RCB is having a tough day

84/5 at the end of 15 overs: Nat Sciver-Brunt strikes in her last over, dismissing Molineux with the final ball of her spell, halting RCB Women's momentum. Brunt gets the last laugh as Molineux falls, despite Molineux-Perry seeming to accelerate the pace just moments ago.

RCB vs MI Live Score: God, if you're seeing this please help... because RCB needs your magic 🙏🏻 

68/ 4 after 13 overs: Now is the time RCB would look to begin their carnage vs MI with just 7 overs remaining its safe to say that I can feel the pressure through the screen... one can only imagine what Perry and Molineux are going through!

RCB vs MI Live Score: MI bowlers breathing fire at RCB batters; this video is proof enough...

RCB vs MI Live Score: Richa Ghosh Departs!

49/4 after 9.1 overs: Matthews returns to the attack and delivers a crucial blow, dismissing Ghosh. Unlike the last game, Sciver-Brunt shows no mercy tonight, holding onto the big catch firmly as Richa attempted to play a clever shot.

RCB vs MI Live Score: UP and at em' with a SIX 

Richa Ghosh slams the first maximum of the evening! RCB is really giving it back to MI and there's nothing holding them back.

RCB vs MI Live Score: 34/3 at the end of 7 overs

Both Ellyse Perry 6(7) and Richa Ghosh 6(14) are slowly steading the broken RCB ship for their smooth sail towards the finals. But it isn't going to be a cakewalk as Harmanpreet Kaur's MI is here to give them the taste of the toughest waters.

RCB vs MI Live Score: I got a feeling... that tonight's gonna be a good night 🎶😉💙

MI women celebrating the wickets

All charged-up Captain Kaur

RCB vs MI Live Score: Saika Ishaque, you beauty!!! 🤯

24/3 in 3.4 overs: RCB suffer another setback in the Eliminator as Saika Ishaque claims a crucial wicket. Disha Kasat's promoted position fails to yield results, as she departs without scoring after facing just seven deliveries.

ee sala cup namde or no?? 🥺

RCB vs MI Live Score: OH NO! Another one bites the dust and this time it's the CAPTAIN👀

Clever delivery by Sciver-Brunt leads to another success for MI as this time it's Captain Mandhana that departs cheaply for the score of 10. RCB now at, 20/2 with Perry and Kasat taking charge at the crease.

RCB vs MI Live Score: Hayley Strikes!

Crafty Matthews dismisses Devine, prompting a query from RCB to the umpire. Doubting if the ball struck the stumps or the keeper's gloves dislodged the bails. However, replays unveil the ball's contact with the off-stump. Devine departs, Mathews draws first blood.

RCB vs MI Live Score: Pull and FOUR!!!!

A cracking start to a cracking game. RCB skipper Mandhana swiftly pulls Shabnim's short delivery through square leg, marking her presence with an early boundary 4️⃣

RCB vs MI Live Score: IPL or WPL, the love is always the same! 

RCB vs MI Live Score: Yastika Returns; RCB remains unchanged 🤩

Yastika Bhatia, previously sidelined by illness, appears fully recovered and geared up for action as she joins MI. On the other hand, RCB is confident with their line-up and remain unchanged.

With a spot in the final at stake, it's a do-or-die scenario. The loser faces elimination while the victor advances to challenge Delhi Capitals Women. Only time will tell what's in store...

MI Playing XI 

Yastika Bhatia (wk), Hayley Kristen Matthews, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Amelia Kerr, Pooja Vastrakar, Amanjot Kaur, Sajeevan Sajana, Humaira Kazi, Shabnim Ismail, Saika Ishaque

RCB Playing XI 

Smriti Mandhana (c), Sophie Molineux, Ellyse Perry, Sophie Devine, Richa Ghosh (wk), Georgia Wareham, Asha Shobana, Disha Kasat, Renuka Singh Thakur, Shreyanka Patil, Shradda Bhau Pokharkar

RCB vs MI Live Score: Toss Update 

Harmanpreet and Smriti are all set!

All locked and loaded as RCB win the toss at opts to bat vs MI.

RCB vs MI Live Score: Here's what Sophie Devine had to say

"We know we haven't played our best cricket yet. Last game was very close to what we have been after the whole tournament. But we know everything starts from zero today. This Mumbai team is going to come harder...

We have spoken a lot about being our best cricket in front of us. I certainly think that's the case today. Coming up against the reigning champions Mumbai Indians. Hopefully, we will bring out our best today which will be hard for them to beat."

RCB vs MI Live Score: What does the pitch look like? 

"I think this wicket will have some extra bounce than we have seen so far. The average first innings score is 181. The lines of the pacers will have to be tighter. We have got two giant teams and a huge clash. It's going to be a great challenge for both batters and bowlers here." Katey Martin via JioCinema

RCB vs MI Live Score: ICYMI‼️

In their last encounter, the Mumbai Indians Women clashed with the Royal Challengers Bangalore Women. Ellyse Perry's exceptional bowling performance of 6/15 dismantled MI's batting lineup, restricting them to 113. RCB Women comfortably chased the target in 15 overs, with Perry and Richa Ghosh guiding them to victory with unbeaten scores of 40 and 36.

One can only imagine what lies ahead!

RCB vs MI Live Score: Fans outside Arun Jaitley Stadium for WPL 2024 Eliminator 

Mumbai Indians, the reigning champions, secured the second spot in the points table, amassing 10 points from 8 matches, with a tally of five wins and three losses. The Harmanpreet Kaur-led squad set the stage on fire from the get-go, as S Sajana's last-ball heroics ignited the tournament with a thrilling victory over last season's runners-up. 

Throughout the competition, standout performances abounded, none more memorable than Harmanpreet's extraordinary innings that will be etched in cricketing history. Her valiant knock against Gujarat Giants Women, propelling MI to chase down a daunting target, solidified their place as the first team to secure a playoff berth in the season.

RCB secured a commendable third position in the points table, garnering 8 points from 8 matches, with victories and defeats equally split at four each. Under the leadership of Smriti Mandhana, the team initiated the season with a stellar performance, triumphing in their first two matches, igniting the hopes of the enthusiastic Chinnaswamy crowd. Despite this promising start, they faced a slump midway through the league phase. 

A nail-biting encounter against a Delhi-based franchise, marked by a miraculous innings from Richa Ghosh, heightened the pressure. However, a stellar performance by Ellyse Perry in a crucial match against Mumbai Indians propelled RCB to the Eliminator with a resounding victory.

Namaskara to all the MI fans and a very warm Śubha san̄je to all the RCB maniacs 🙏🏻

The much-awaited RCB vs MI clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi is here! It is indeed a do or die game to secure a berth to the train to WPL Final. The anticipation for their matchup is reaching a fever pitch as fans eagerly await what promises to be an electrifying atmosphere.

This is OneCricket's Live Blog and I, Muskaan Bhatt will bring you all the updates from what is expected to be one hell of an eliminator.  So buckle up your seat belts!