MI vs RCB Dream11 Prediction, Eliminator: The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2024 Eliminator match will be played between Royal Challengers Bangalore Women (RCB-W) and Mumbai Indians Women (MI-W). Captain Harmanpreet Kaur’s stormy 95* knock took Mumbai to the playoffs earlier this week. Ellyse Perry-led seven-wicket defeat at the hands of Royal Challengers Bangalore cost Mumbai Indians Women a straight seat in the final of the tournament for the second consecutive year.
Despite the remarkable leadership of their in-form captain, as a team, Mumbai have not been as impressive this season – their five wins have been followed by three extensive defeats. The Mumbai camp is looking at this as a good omen, hoping that RCB will take on the all-round force they are known for, and showcase their bounceback ability in the final encounter, coincidentally once again against Delhi Capitals.
However, it is not last year’s RCB that almost knocked them out of the knockout race by losing five in a row even before finding their footing in the competition. The Smriti Mandhana-led side has shown patience on the field and has looked very calm off the field.
Unlike last year, RCB has had different contributors to help save the team on different occasions – be it Asha Sobhna’s innings on the opening night or Mandhana’s strong return to form; Be it young Richa Ghosh or the experienced Perry who is turning the clock again. Ellyse Perry is only 1 run away from becoming the fourth batter after Meg Lanning, Harmanpreet Kaur, and Shafali Verma to register 500 WPL runs.
A few close games could have made life easier and less heartbreaking while going their way. But, they remained in charge of their luck till the end, it was a big shot in the hand before the “virtual quarterfinals”, with RCB assuming their last league game against MI. As stated, RCB now realizes the challenge – beating the defending champions again before thinking about the final hurdle – and the fact that they have not been anywhere perfect so far. Nothing less will fly on Friday.
Mumbai Indians are second in the points table with 5 wins and 10 points in 8 matches and Royal Challengers Bangalore is in third place with 4 wins and 8 points in 8 matches.
MI vs RCB WPL Match Details
Match: Mumbai Indians Women (MI-W) vs Royal Challengers Bangalore Women (RCB-W), Eliminator
Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
Date and Time: Friday, March 15, Friday, 7:30 PM IST
Live Broadcast and Streaming: Sports18 & Jio Cinema App
MI vs RCB Pitch Report, Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
The center pitches being prepared for the knockouts are full of runs in WPL 2024. Expect more like this once again as the pitch at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi seems to provide more support to the batsmen. Dew was not a major factor in the Delhi phase. The trend has been reversed by the captains who opted to bat first and score runs on the board first, there couldn’t be any different on Friday. The average 1st innings score on this pitch is 150 runs. According to the weather, no interruptions are expected.
MI vs RCB Head to Head
MI has a record of 3-1 against RCB in the WPL and Amelia Kerr was the player who won Player of the Match in 2 of those 3 wins.
Matches Played: 4
Mumbai Indians Women Won: 3
Royal Challengers Bangalore Women Won: 1
No Result: 00
MI vs RCB Probable Playing 11
Mumbai Indians
Yastika Bhatia, who missed Mumbai’s last league game due to illness, is said to have recovered well and practiced with the team on the eve of the knockout match. MI confirmed the return of their regular wicketkeeper–opener, which means that S Sajna will likely step into the role of finisher in the batting order. Hence, Priyanka Bala will make way for the only change in Mumbai’s XI.
Possible 11: Hayley Matthews, Yastika Bhatia (wk), Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Amelia Kerr, Pooja Vastrakar, S Sajna, Amanjot Kaur, Hamriya Kazi, Shabnim Ismail, Saika Ishaque
Royal Challengers Bangalore
Sophie Devine’s decline in the batting order has not benefited at all, but RCB might be wary of making any major changes in their first knockout match of the WPL. In a tough tactical call for RCB, S Meghana had missed the last few matches but now she can return to the playing 11 in place of Disha Kasat. Between him and Sophie Molineux, RCB has several starting combinations depending on the conditions and match-ups. The RCB management will likely continue to support left-arm pacer Shraddha Pokharkar.
Possible 11: Smriti Mandhana (captain), Sophie Molineux, Ellyse Perry, Sophie Devine, Richa Ghosh (wicketkeeper), Georgia Wareham, S Meghana, Shreyanka Patil, Asha Shobana, Shraddha Pokharkar, Renuka Thakur
MI vs RCB Top Players Picks
| Mumbai Indians | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
|---|---|
| Harmanpreet Kaur | Smriti Mandhana |
| Nat Siver-Brunt | Richa Ghosh |
| Amelia Kerr | Ellyse Perry |
| Shabnam Ismail | Molineux, Sophie |
MI vs RCB Dream11 Prediction Today Match Teams Fantasy
MI vs RCB Dream11 Team 1 Head-to-Head
Wicketkeeper: Richa Ghosh
Batsmen: Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur
All-rounders: Ellyse Perry, Hayley Matthews, Nat Siver-Brunt, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Molineux, Sophie Devine
Bowlers: Shabnam Ismail, Renuka Thakur
Captaincy Choice –
First: Ellyse Perry, Second: Smriti Mandhana
Vice-Captaincy Choice –
First: Richa Ghosh, Second: Amelia Kerr
MI vs RCB Dream11 Team 2 Grand League
Wicketkeeper: Richa Ghosh, Yastika Bhatia
Batsmen: Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur
All-rounders: Ellyse Perry, Sophie Devine, Nat Siver-Brunt, Hayley Matthews, Amelia Kerr
Bowlers: Shabnam Ismail, Shreyanka Patil
Captaincy Choice –
First: Richa Ghosh, Second: Harmanpreet Kaur
Vice-Captaincy Choice –
First: Ellyse Perry, Second: Smriti Mandhana
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