MI will host RCB in Match 20 of WPL 2025. [Source - WPL/x.com]
On Tuesday, Mumbai Indians are going to square off against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru upcoming match 20 of the ongoing Women’s Premier League (WPL). The high-octane encounter will take place at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai.
Mumbai Indians has been one of the three sides which have qualified for the playoffs this season. Coming into this match, the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side now has the opportunity to go top of the table and make a place in the Final.
On the other hand, RCB failed to replicate their last season’s performance as they could only win two games out of their seven matches so far. As a result, the defending champions are out of the competition already and will be playing their last game of the season.
MI vs RCB: Historical Overview In WPL
Mumbai Indians and RCB have played against each other in a total of six WPL matches till date where Mumbai clearly has the upper hand with four victories, including one earlier this season, while RCB emerging victorious twice.
Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru Playing XIs In Last Match
Mumbai Indians’ playing XI in last match
Hayley Matthews, Yastika Bhatia (WK), Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Amelia Kerr, Amanjot Kaur, Sajeevan Sajana, G Kamalini, Sanskriti Gupta, Shabnim Ismail and Parunika Sisodia.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s playing XI in last match
Smriti Mandhana (C), S Meghana, Ellyse Perry, Raghvi Bist, Richa Ghosh (WK), Kanika Ahuja, Georgia Wareham, Kim Garth, Sneh Rana, Renuka Singh Thakur and Charlie Dean.
Top Run-Scorers in MI Vs RCB Previous Match
Ellyse Perry - 81 runs
RCB’s batting genius Ellyse Perry was at her best when Mumbai Indians and RCB came against each earlier this season. The ace batter, batting first, scored a magnificent 81 off 43 balls, helping RCB to post a formidable total.
Harmanpreet Kaur - 50 runs
Harmanpreet Kaur was the top scorer for MI in their previous win over RCB earlier this season. The skipper played a magnificent innings under pressure, doing rescue work as she scored 50 off 38 at a critical stage of MI’s chase.
Nat Sciver-Brunt - 42 runs
Nat Sciver-Brunt was the third highest run-scorer in MI’s last meeting against RCB. The dynamic batter got MI off to a great start as she launched an early surge, scoring a brisk 42 off 21 inside the powerplay.
Top Wicket-Takers In MI vs RCB Previous Match
Georgia Wareham - 3 wickets
Georgia Wareham was the pick of the bowlers for RCB in their earlier face-off against Mumbai Indians this season. The Aussie leg-spinner took three crucial wickets, including the wicket of Harmanpreet Kaur and conceded just 21 in her four overs to keep RCB in the game.
Amanjot Kaur - 3 wickets
Before being the star finisher later with the bat, Amanjot Kaur had a great day with the ball against RCB. The spinner scalped three wickets, including the wicket of Ellyse Perry and finished with a figure of 3/22 in her 3 overs.
Kim Garth - 2 wickets
Kim Garth has been a key wicket-taker for RCB this season, especially during the middle overs. She had a good day in the office with the ball against MI earlier this season as the pacer took two crucial wickets and gave away 30 in her four overs.
MI vs RCB Key Stats
Mumbai Indians’ Key Records
- Nat Sciver-Brunt is currently the highest run-scorer this season - 347 runs at an average of 69.40 across 7 matches.
- Harmanpreet Kaur has a very good batting record in WPL matches at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai - 4 innings, 195 runs, 65 average and 3 50s.
- Amelia Kerr has been the star with the ball this season as she is currently the highest wicket-taker of WPL 2025 - 13 wickets, 14.46 average and 12 strike-rate.
- Nat Sciver-Brunt is yet to get dismissed inside the powerplay this season - 88 runs, 146.58 strike-rate and zero dismissals.
- Hayley Matthews was the match-winner for MI when they met RCB last time at the Brabourne Stadium - 77 off 38 balls with the bat and 3 wickets with the ball.
- Hayley Matthews is the highest wicket-taker in WPL matches at Brabourne Stadium - 5 matches, 12 wickets, 9.83 average and 9.75 strike-rate.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru's’ Key Records
- RCB have lost each of their last five games in WPL 2025.
- Ellyse Perry batting record in WPL matches at the Brabourne Stadium - 147 runs, 36.75 average and 144.12 strike-rate.
- Smriti Mandhana in last 5 matches - 54 runs, 10.80 average, 101.98 strike-rate.
- RCB has the worst bowling numbers amongst WPL teams at Brabourne Stadium - 14 wickets, 10.42 economy rate, 65 average and 37.4 strike-rate.
- However, they have been the most successful batting side against spinners in middle overs this WPL season - 118 average, 2 dismissals, 140.48 strike-rate.
Records Which Could Be Broken In MI vs RCB
- Nat Sciver-Brunt can become the first Mumbai Indians batter to complete 900 WPL runs if she scores 49 runs or more in this match.
- If Ellyse Perry manages to score 77 runs or more in this match, she will become the first ever player to complete 1000 runs in WPL.
- Hayley Matthews and Amelia Kerr are three wickets away from going past Sophie Ecclestone’s (36) wicket tally and become all-time highest wicket taker in WPL history.
Conclusion
With two of the only sides who have won WPL title coming up against each other, this clash is expected to be another WPL classic.