Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper, Smriti Mandhana hoped to come back again robust within the subsequent match after struggling 2 consecutive losses within the WPL 2024. She admitted that the staff did not get the beginning that they wished and could not alter nicely to the wicket in opposition to Mumbai Indians. Nonetheless, the RCB skipper lauded Ellyse Perry’s single-handed efforts and known as her a fighter.
RCB slumped to their 2nd straight loss of the season as they have been thumped by Mumbai Indians by 7 wickets in their very own den on the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. After being requested to bat first, RCB by no means actually received going whereas setting the goal as they have been lowered to 71 for five. Nonetheless, Perry emerged as RCB’s lone-warrior together with her 44-run knock and shared a helpful 52-run partnership with Wareham. The Mumbai bowlers managed to limit RCB to 131 rus.
WPL 2024, RCB vs MI: Highlights
“I believe we did not actually get the beginning we wished, and that (dropping 4 wickets early) actually price us the sport. It was the identical wicket we performed in opposition to Delhi Capitals. We thought 165 was an excellent whole, it wasn’t nearly as good because it was within the final recreation, however nonetheless an excellent wicket to bat on. Batting first, it was holding a bit bit. We tried however could not alter to the wicket,” Smriti mentioned within the post-match presentation.
“Hopefully, we’ll study the teachings and are available again robust. Having an excellent begin and carrying the momentum is admittedly necessary in T20 cricket. Additionally, it’s actually necessary to assault the stumps. She (Perry) is certainly a fighter, she wasn’t one hundred pc immediately, however anybody watching would not have figured that out. She is a superb athlete and her innings actually helped us get to an honest rating from that stage (42/4),” Smriti added.
RCB VS MI- AS IT HAPPENED
Mumbai Indians raced away of their chase of a below-par goal of 132 runs as Yastika Bhatia offered the staff with a blazing begin together with her 15-ball 31. Amelia Kerr completed off with a boundary as Mumbai cruised in direction of a snug win and returned again to their successful methods. RCB had a stellar begin to their 2nd season with 2 wins on the trot in entrance of their residence crowd. Nonetheless, RCB could not handle to chase 195 runs in opposition to Delhi Capitals and misplaced one more high-octane conflict to face on the 4th spot within the factors desk.
