WPL 2023, RCB Vs MI: Amelia Kerr's All-Round Show Gives Mumbai Indians A 4-Wicket Win Over Royal Challengers Bangalore - In Pics

Mumbai Indians defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore by four wickets in their Women's Premier League encounter. Chasing a modest 126-run target, Mumbai lost wickets early before all-rounder Amelia Kerr stepped. Her knock of 31 off 27 deliveries ensured Mumbai did not suffer any more hiccups and claimed a much-deserved victory. Earlier, a three-wicket haul by Amelia Kerr helped Mumbai Indians restrict Royal Challengers Bangalore to 125/9 in 20 overs. Asked to bat first, RCB lost wickets in a quick succession. Later, Ellyse Perry and Richa Ghosh smashed 29 runs each but departed after a brief innings. Apart from Kerr, Nat Sciver-Brunt and Issy Wong scalped two wickets each while Saika Ishaque took one.

Updated: 22 Mar 2023 10:40 am

WPL 2023: RCB Vs MI | Photo: PTI/Kunal Patil

Mumbai Indians' batter Pooja Vastrakar plays a shot during the Women's Premier League (WPL) cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore, at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.

Royal Challengers Bangalore's captain Smriti Mandhana bowls during the Women's Premier League (WPL) cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore, at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.

Mumbai Indians' batter Amelia Kerr plays a shot during the Women's Premier League (WPL) cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore, at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.

Royal Challengers Bangalore's players celebrate the wicket of Mumbai Indians' batter Pooja Vastrakar during the Women's Premier League (WPL) cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore, at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.

Mumbai Indians' batter Amelia Kerr plays a shot during the Women's Premier League (WPL) cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore, at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.

Royal Challengers Bangalore's bowler Megan Schutt celebrates with teammates after the wicket of Mumbai Indians' batter Hayley Matthews during the Women's Premier League (WPL) cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore, at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.

Mumbai Indians' batter Hayley Matthews plays a shot during the Women's Premier League (WPL) cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore, at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.

Mumbai Indians' Nat Sciver-Brunt during the Women's Premier League (WPL) cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore, at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.

Mumbai Indians' bowler Saika Ishaque celebrates with teammates after the wicket of Royal Challengers Bangalore's batter Megan Schutt during the Women's Premier League (WPL) cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore, at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.

Mumbai Indians' players celebrate the wicket of Royal Challengers Bangalore's batter Sophie Devine during the Women's Premier League (WPL) cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore, at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.