In a thrilling encounter, Royal Challengers Bangalore emerged victorious over defending champions Mumbai Indians by a narrow margin of five runs in the Eliminator, setting the stage for a captivating Women's Premier League final showdown against Delhi Capitals.
The chase began with Mumbai Indians aiming for a modest target of 135/6. However, their pursuit faltered as they faced the relentless bowling prowess of Australian all-rounder Ellyse Perry (1/29) and Shreyanka Patil (2/16). Despite their efforts, Mumbai could only muster 130 runs for the loss of six wickets.
Perry's brilliant innings of 66 runs off 50 balls proved pivotal for RCB's total, rescuing them from a precarious situation after their top-order succumbed to the disciplined MI attack. The early blows reduced RCB to a precarious 24 for 3 within the initial four overs of the Powerplay.
In response, Mumbai struggled to find the necessary momentum, which further diminished when Harmanpreet Kaur departed after contributing 33 runs in the 18th over.
The match concluded with the following scores:
Royal Challengers Bangalore: 135 for 6 in 20 overs (Ellyse Perry 66; Hayley Matthews 2/18, Nat Sciver-Brunt 2/18, Saika Ishaque 2/27)
Mumbai Indians: 130 for 6 in 20 overs (Nat Sciver-Brunt 23, Harmanpreet Kaur 33, Amelia Kerr 27 not out)
Despite Mumbai's valiant effort, Royal Challengers Bangalore clinched victory by a narrow margin of five runs, securing their spot in the title clash against Delhi Capitals.
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