MIW Edge Past RCBW in a Last-Ball Thriller | WPL 2025 Showdown

MIW Edge Past RCBW in a Last-Ball Thriller  WPL 2025 Showdown

Scorecard Summary

• RCBW: 167/7 (20 overs) – Perry 43(31), Ghosh 28(25), Amanjot Kaur 3/22

• MIW: 170/6 (19.5 overs) – Harmanpreet 50(38), Amanjot Kaur 34*(27), Garth 2/30

• MIW won by 4 wickets

• PLAYER OF THE MATCH: Amanjot Kaur

Cricket fans were treated to a nerve-wracking contest at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium as MIW defeated RCBW by four wickets in a last-ball finish. Chasing 168, MIW held their nerves, thanks to a spectacular all-round performance from Amanjot Kaur, who guided them home in the 7th match of WPL 2025.

RCBW’s Fighting Total Led by Perry & Ghosh

After losing the toss, RCBW was invited to bat first. Skipper Smriti Mandhana provided a brisk start, scoring 26 off 13 before falling to Shabnim Ismail. Danielle Wyatt-Hodge and Raghvi Bist departed cheaply, leaving RCBW struggling at 51/3.

The experienced Ellyse Perry played a crucial knock, scoring 43 off 31 balls, anchoring the innings. She found support from Richa Ghosh, who contributed 28 off 25. However, Amanjot Kaur turned the game for MIW with a three-wicket spell, dismissing Perry, Ghosh, and Wareham at crucial junctures.

Late cameos from Georgia Wareham (6) and Kim Garth (8)* helped RCBW reach a competitive 167/7 in 20 overs.

Best Bowlers for MIW:

• Amanjot Kaur: 3/22 (3)

• Nat Sciver-Brunt: 1/40 (4)

• Shabnim Ismail: 1/36 (4)

Harmanpreet & Amanjot Kaur Seal Victory for MIW

Chasing 168, MIW lost opener Yastika Bhatia early to Kim Garth. Hayley Matthews fell soon after, trapped lbw by Ekta Bisht. However, Nat Sciver-Brunt counter-attacked with a stunning 42 off 21 balls, maintaining a strike rate of 200.00 before she was bowled by Garth.

MIW were in trouble at 82/4, but Harmanpreet Kaur took charge with a composed 50 off 38 balls, guiding the chase. With wickets tumbling, it was Amanjot Kaur’s unbeaten 34 off 27 balls that ensured MIW’s thrilling win.

With 24 needed off 12, Amanjot Kaur’s calm approach kept MIW in the hunt. Needing 5 off the last ball, she smashed a boundary to seal a famous win for her side, earning her the Player of the Match award.

Best Bowlers for RCBW:

• Kim Garth: 2/30 (4)

• Georgia Wareham: 2/21 (4)

• Ekta Bisht: 1/37 (3.5)

With this win, MIW strengthen their position in WPL 2025, while RCBW will look to bounce back in their upcoming clash. The intense competition in WPL continues to thrill fans worldwide.