The Mumbai Indians Women (MI-W) are set to face Royal Challengers Bangalore Women (RCB-W) in Match 20 of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 on March 11, 2025, at 7:30 PM IST. This high-stakes match will be played at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai, marking its second game of the season after previous matches in Vadodara, Bengaluru, and Lucknow.
For MI-W, this match is crucial as a win will secure their spot in the WPL 2025 Final, bypassing the Eliminator. RCB-W, already struggling with five losses in seven games, will be playing for pride and hoping to end the season on a high note.
Squads for Both Teams
Mumbai Indians Women (MI-W) Squad
Hayley Matthews, Yastika Bhatia(wk), Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur(c), Amelia Kerr, Amanjot Kaur, Sajeevan Sajana, G Kamalini, Sanskriti Gupta, Shabnim Ismail, Jintimani Kalita, Parunika Sisodia, Amandeep Kaur, Akshita Maheshwari, Saika Ishaque, Keerthana Balakrishnan, Nadine de Klerk, Chloe Tryon
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women (RCB-W) Squad
Smriti Mandhana (c), Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Ellyse Perry, Raghvi Bist, Richa Ghosh (wk), Kanika Ahuja, Georgia Wareham, Kim Garth, Prema Rawat, Joshitha VJ, Renuka Thakur Singh, Jagravi Pawar, Heather Graham, Sabbhineni Meghana, Sneh Rana, Ekta Bisht, Nuzhat Parween, Charlie Dean
Dream11 Tips & Team Suggestions
Top Picks:
- Harmanpreet Kaur (MI-W, Captain, Batter) – A match-winner, due for a big knock.
- Smriti Mandhana (RCB-W, Captain, Batter) – A powerful opener, key for RCB-W’s success.
- Nat Sciver-Brunt (MI-W, All-Rounder) – Consistently delivers with both bat and ball.
- Ellyse Perry (RCB-W, All-Rounder) – Explosive batting potential and handy with the ball.
- Amelia Kerr (MI-W, All-Rounder) – Provides stability in the middle order with her batting and spin.
- Richa Ghosh (RCB-W, Wicketkeeper) – A reliable batter, crucial in finishing roles.
Captain & Vice-Captain Choices:
- Captain: Nat Sciver-Brunt (Reliable all-round performance) or Ellyse Perry (Explosive game-changer).
- Vice-Captain: Harmanpreet Kaur (Big-game player) or Amelia Kerr (Balanced contribution).
Suggested Dream11 Team:
- Wicketkeeper: Yastika Bhatia
- Batters: Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur
- All-rounders: Ellyse Perry, Nat Sciver-Brunt (C), Amelia Kerr (VC), Hayley Matthews, Georgia Wareham
- Bowlers: Shabnim Ismail, Renuka Singh, Kim Garth
💡 Strategy: Focus on all-rounders and top-order batters, as Brabourne Stadium tends to favor high-scoring matches.
Pitch Report – Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai
- Pitch Type: Batting-friendly, with short boundaries and a flat surface.
- Bowling Conditions: Pacers may get some initial movement, but the pitch remains favourable for batters.
- Scoring Trends:
- Average first innings score: 180–190 runs.
- Recent match insight: In WPL 2025, MI-W vs GG-W saw a high-scoring thriller, with GG-W nearly chasing 180 but falling short at 170 all out.
- Toss Factor: The team winning the toss may prefer to chase, as dew could make bowling tougher in the second innings.
Match Time & Live Streaming Details
📅 Date: March 11, 2025
🕖 Start Time: 7:30 PM IST (2:00 PM GMT)
🎲 Toss Time: 7:00 PM IST
⏳ Match Duration: Approx. 3 – 3.5 hours, ending by 10:30 – 11:00 PM IST.
How to Watch MI-W vs RCB-W Live?
📺 TV Broadcast: Star Sports Network (Sports18 channels in India).
📡 Online Streaming: JioHotstar app & website (Free access for WPL 2025 matches).
📢 Pre-Match Coverage: Begins at 7:00 PM IST with expert analysis and player insights.
Concluding Thoughts
The MI-W vs RCB-W (WPL Season 3) match is set to be an exciting showdown with MI-W looking to secure a direct Final spot, while RCB-W will aim for redemption. With a batting-friendly Brabourne pitch, expect a high-scoring contest, making it an ideal game for Dream11 players to pick top-order batters and all-rounders.
🔥 Who will dominate this crucial clash? Can MI-W book their place in the Final, or will RCB-W pull off an upset? Tune in on March 11 at 7:30 PM IST to find out!