At the Brabourne Stadium, the Mumbai Indians (MI) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) played an exciting match in the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025. MI lost their chase of 200 runs by 11 runs despite a heroic effort from Nat Sciver-Brunt. MI's aspirations of winning the league stage were crushed by this loss, which was their first loss at the Brabourne Stadium in six games. However, RCB, backed by a strong batting display from Smriti Mandhana and Ellyse Perry, secured their third consecutive win. The thrilling contest attracted widespread attention, with 1xBat adding to the excitement of the match.

RCB's Batting Masterclass

Meghana and Mandhana Set the Tone

With nothing to lose, RCB entered the game and played with unwavering determination. S Meghana and Smriti Mandhana gave a strong start and immediately targeted MI's top bowlers. In the second over, Meghana hit two fours off Nat Sciver-Brunt, and against Shabnim Ismail, Mandhana finished the third over with a four and a spectacular straight six. In keeping with her aggressive style, Meghana greeted Hayley Matthews with a barrage of boundaries, including two fours and