WPL 2024, RCB-W vs MI-W | Playing 11, Prediction, Cricket Tips, Preview & Live Streaming  

RCB-W suffered their first defeat of the season against DC | Source: X.com

It is time for the biggest rivalry in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2024 as the Mumbai Indians Women will go head-to-head against the Royal Challengers Bangalore Women on Saturday, March 2nd, at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. 

RCB-W vs MI-W Match Previews 

Royal Challengers Bangalore Women

Following a promising start with consecutive victories, the Royal Challengers Bangalore faltered for the first time this season, losing to the Delhi Capitals Women in their most recent match. 

The RCB bowlers struggled against Delhi, conceding 194 runs in 20 overs. In reply, the Royal Challengers Bangalore Women could only muster 169 runs, despite captain Smriti Mandhana notching a half-century.  

After missing the last game against the Delhi Capitals due to illness, Ellyse Perry is expected to return to the lineup against the Mumbai Indians Women. If she does, the Royal Challengers Bangalore could regain their formidable edge. 

Mumbai Indians Women 

One can't underestimate the defending champions, Mumbai Indians, and they have proven it again. They kicked off the 2024 Women's Premier League season with a bang, scoring back-to-back wins against Delhi Capitals Women and Gujarat Giants Women. 

However, they were brought back down to earth by UP Warriorz in their recent match, suffering a seven-wicket loss as UP outperformed them in both batting and bowling. The absence of captain Harmanpreet Kaur was deeply felt, but her return is anticipated for the next game.

With Harmanpreet Kaur back in action, the team will feel more balanced and confident. They will definitely be aiming to bounce back from that tough loss in their last game and climb up the points table. 

RCB-W vs MI-W Match Details 

M.Chinnaswamy Stadium Pitch Report 

The pitch is expected to favour batters from the outset, offering initial assistance to pacers with some lateral movement and spinners with turn and bounce. However, it appears to heavily favour batting, with an anticipated first innings average of approximately 150 runs.

RCB-W vs MI-W Probable Playing XI 

Royal Challengers Bangalore Women: Smriti Mandhana (C), Sophie Devine, Sabbhineni Meghana, Richa Ghosh (WK), Georgia Wareham, Ellyse Perry, Simran Bahadur, Sophie Molineux, Shreyanka Patil, Asha Shobana, Renuka Thakur.

Mumbai Indians Women: Hayley Matthews, Yastika Bhatia (WK), Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Nat Sciver-Brunt, Amelia Kerr, Pooja Vastrakar, Issy Wong, Sajeevan Sajana, Amanjot Kaur, Sathyamoorthy Keerthana, Saika Ishaque.

RCB-W vs MI-W Fantoss Fantasy Tips

RCB-W vs MI-W Match Prediction

Thanks to their well-rounded squad and Harmanpreet Kaur's exceptional leadership, Mumbai Indians Women are heading into this game as the clear favourites over Royal Challengers Bangalore Women. 

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