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Why Is Harmanpreet Kaur Not Playing In RCB Vs MI WPL 2024 Clash?

Harmanpreet Kur has been in scintillating form in WPL 2024Harmanpreet Kur has been in scintillating form in WPL 2024


In a twist that has thrown a spanner in the works for Mumbai Indians’ (MI-W) Women's Premier League (WPL) campaign, skipper Harmanpreet Kaur has once again found herself sidelined for the high-octane clash against Royal Challengers Bangalore Women at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday.

WPL 2024: Why is Harmanpreet Kaur not playing vs RCB-W?

The talismanic leader, who was absent from the team’s last game against UP Warriorz due to an injury, is still nursing a niggle, forcing her to watch from the sidelines as her team navigates through the early stages of the 2024 season. This development comes as a blow to the defending champions, who have started their campaign on a high note but understand the marathon nature of the tournament and are unwilling to gamble with their captain's fitness.

Kaur's absence was particularly felt as Mumbai Indians Women fell to a surprising defeat against UP Warriorz, marking MI Women's first stumble in this year's WPL. The team, under the interim leadership of Nat Sciver-Brunt, failed to defend a total of 161, falling short by seven wickets in a match that proved the significance of Kaur's role both as a player and a strategic thinker on the field.


Despite the setback, Sciver-Brunt and her squad will be determined to turn the tide, hoping to right the ship in their latest outing against the Smriti Mandhana-led RCB Women. Winning the toss and opting to field first, MI Women will be squarely focused on charting a course back to their winning ways, even as their captain's absence looms large over their efforts.

The team's strategy, however, remains resolute. They are playing the long game, fully aware that the road to the title is a marathon, not a sprint, which is why they aren’t risking playing Harmanpreet Kaur. With an eye on the prize, MI Women are navigating the challenges thrown their way, adapting, and aiming to emerge stronger, even as their skipper watches on, hopeful to return to the fray and lead her team.