RCB VS MI: Matthews scores 77, Ishaque picks brace as Mumbai hands Bangalore second defeat
WPL 2023, RCB VS MI: Mumbai Indians registered another thumping victory on Monday to establish themselves as clear favourites in the early stages of the inaugural Women’s Premier League.
Mumbai consolidated their top spot in the standings with two big wins in two games in the tournament. Harmanpreet Kaur-led side produced a dominant performance at Brabourne stadium to thrash Royal Challengers Bangalore by nine wickets.
WPL 2023, RCB VS MI Highlights:
Chasing 156, MI reached their target with 34 balls to spare. After picking three wickets, Hayley Matthews completed a fine all-round show by scoring a 38-ball 77, while Nat Sciver-Brunt made 55 off 29 balls.
Earlier, RCB were all out for 155 in 18.4 overs Opting to bat after winning the toss, RCB were off to a brisk start with the opening duo of skipper Smriti Mandhana and Sophie Devine adding 39 runs in 4.2 overs, when the latter was dismissed by Saika Ishaque for an 11-ball 16.
Disha Kasat failed to open her account, before Mandhana was sent back by Hayley Matthews for a 17-ball 23, the RCB captain yet again falling after getting a start. Richa Ghosh, then, contributed 28 off 26 balls. Later, RCB were helped by useful cameos from Kanika Ahuja (22 off 13), Shreyanka Patil (23 off 15) and Megan Schutt (20 off 14).
Matthews Stamps her name in BOLD letters
Hayley Matthews (77* off 38 balls and 3 wickets for 28 runs) is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for her sensational all-around display. Hayley says that there wasn’t a big difference in the first game and this one other than she batted longer in this game and with freedom as well.
Adds that she tries to play her natural game and let the ball come on. Mentions that she is pleased that she was able to come back with the ball and pick up a couple of big wickets. Says that there are a lot of match-winners in the side and that allows her the freedom to express herself as well.
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