The fourth Game of the Women’s Premier League 2023 will witness a clash between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore at the two sides will lock horns at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai. The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side registered a massive victory in their campaign opener against Gujarat Giants, while the Smriti Mandhana-led side will be coming off a loss from their first game.
Bangalore lost their campaign opener against Delhi Capitals on Sunday, March 5, at the same venue and will be on the hunt for their first victory. Mumbai, on the other hand, will be aiming to clinch another victory on the trot and continue the winning momentum in the tournament. While Mumbai are unlikely to make any changes to their team, Bangalore might look to tweak the XI.
Match Details
Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, Match 4, Women’s Premier League 2023
Venue: Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai
Date & Time: March 6, 7:30 PM IST
Telecast & Live Streaming: Sports 18 & Jio Cinema
MI-W vs RCB-W Pitch Report
Both the venues of the WPL 2023 are high-scoring pitches. The first two games witnessed the batters going bonkers in the first innings, and the upcoming game will be no different. Looking at the benefit offered to the batters in the first innings, the captain winning the toss might look to bat first and take the early advantage.
MI-W vs RCB-W Probable Playing XIs
Mumbai Indians Women (MI-W):
Hayley Matthews, Yastika Bhatia (wk), Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Nat Sciver-Brunt, Amelia Kerr, Amanjot Kaur, Pooja Vastrakar, Humaira Kazi, Issy Wong, Jintimani Kalita, Saika Ishaque
Royal Challengers Bangalore Women (RCB-W):
Smriti Mandhana (c), Sophie Devine, Heather Knight, Disha Kasat, Ellyse Perry, Richa Ghosh (wk), Kanika Ahuja, Asha Shobana, Poonam Khemnar, Megan Schutt, Renuka Thakur Singh
MI-W vs RCB-W Probable Best Performers
Probable best batter: Hayley Matthews
The Caribbean all-rounder is in good touch with the bat, and she put her power-hitting prowess on display in the WPL curtain-raiser against Gujarat Giants. She notched up 47 runs off 31 deliveries and hit four humungous sixes, thereby providing her side a fiery start. She will be the one to lookout for.
Probable best bowler: Issy Wong
The pitch at the Brabourne Stadium saw pacers getting an advantage, and thus Mumbai Indians’ Issy Wong will try to carry the same momentum into the next game and get the crucial wickets. In three overs, she picked up a wicket and conceded just seven runs in the previous game. Thus, Issy Wong will be the one to watch out for.
Today’s Match Prediction: Defending side to win the match
Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.
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