The exciting meeting between Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women (RCB-W) and Mumbai Indians Women (MI-W) is much awaited by fans of the Women’s Premier League 2025. This seventh match of the season promises intense action at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, both teams have strong line-ups.
Match Conditions
- February 21, 2025 is the date
- Time: IST 07:30 PM
- venue: M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru
Women’s Premier League 2025: W vs MI-W: RCB-W against Team Structure and Main Players
Starting their title defence on a strong note, Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women (RCB-W) has guaranteed two consecutive wins. The explosive pair Smriti Mandhana and Ellyse Perry, both of whom were outstanding last season, has led their batting. Richa Ghosh, who smacked a blazing 64 off 27 balls against Gujarat Giants, has strengthened the middle-order.
Key Players to Watch: Smriti Mandhana (C): Renowned for her aggressive batting and leadership qualities.
• Ellyse Perry: A confirmed match-winner in ball and bat.
• Richa Ghosh: Power-house able to turn games around.
• Renuka Singh: So far in the tournament leading the bowling attack with five wickets.
• Georgia Wareham & Kim Garth adds bowling unit depth.
RCB-W here Smriti Mandhana (C), Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Ellyse Perry, Raghvi Bist, Richa Ghosh (WK), Kanika Ahuja, Georgia Wareham, Kim Garth, Ekta Bisht, Joshitha VJ, Renuka Singh Thakur: predicted XI
Mumbai Indians Women (MI-W) Mumbai Indians have had a conflicted beginning to their campaign, winning one and losing one. They mostly depend on their overseas contingent; Nat Sciver-Brunt leads the charge and is currently second in the tournament’s batting ranks. Aiming for consistency, Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur has shown flashes of genius.
Nat Sciver-Brunt is a flexible all-rounder who already boasts 80 and 57.
• Harmanpreet Kaur (C): Has to step forward during pivotal times.
• Hayley Matthews: Possessed of explosive power play starts.
• One of the competition’s fastest bowlers, Shabnim Ismail
• Amelia Kerr: An all-rounder who transforms games.
MI–W Forecast XI: Yastika Bhatia (WK), Hayley Matthews, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur (C), G Kamalini, Amelia Kerr, Sajeeven Sajana, Amanjot Kaur, Sanskriti Gupta, Shabnim Ismail, Parunika Sisodia.
Insights on Venues and Pitch Report
With a past of high-scoring events, the M Chinnaswamy Stadium is well-known for its batting conditions. Seven of the eleven games scheduled for WPL 2024 came from this venue under the chasing side. At home last season, RCB had a strong 3-2 win-loss record; MI won three of their four visits here.
Anticipated: Anticipate a belter of a pitch whereby stroke play will be crucial. Bowlers will have to be exact with their line and length, and as the game goes on spinners could be useful.
Head-to- Head and Contemporary Form
In the past, RCB and MI have engaged in fierce combat; MI has a minor edge in general contacts. Still, RCB’s recent performance and home advantage make them strong rivals for this game.
Match Forecast and Betting Advice
With their balanced team, RCB seems to have a minor advantage given their present form. MI’s great all-arounders and match-winners, such as Sciver-Brunt and Matthews, can, however, help them to turn the tide of events.
- Though there will be a close fight, RCB is expected to win.
- For top run-scorer choices, bet on back smriti mandhana and nat sciver-brunt.
- Where should one view women’s premier league 2025 live?
- Star Sports Network and JioCinema allow fans to stream the action live.
- Visit BCCI’s official website and other cricket news sources to keep informed about the Women’s Premier League 2025.
- source cricbuzz
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