Nat Sciver-Brunt records first-ever WPL hundred against RCB:Mumbai Indians score 199 runs in 20 overs; Bell takes 2 wickets for Bengaluru

Mumbai Indians Women produced a dominant batting performance against Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women, posting a massive 199 for 4 in their allotted 20 overs in the Women’s Premier League clash. Asked to bat first, MI Women showed intent from the start and never allowed RCB bowlers to settle. The highlight of the innings was a sensational knock from Nat Sciver-Brunt, who played one of the finest innings in WPL history. Sciver-Brunt becomes the player to record the first-ever WPL hundred in the last four seasons. On a pitch that was expected to be tricky, MI Women batted with confidence and aggression, underlining why they are considered one of the strongest teams in the tournament. Despite losing an early wicket, Mumbai’s overseas stars stepped up at the right time and completely took the game away from RCB before the innings break. With RCB Women needing 200 to win, the pressure will be firmly on their batters as they begin the chase against a confident and in-form Mumbai bowling attack. Early wicket but strong recovery by the Mumbai Indians Mumbai Indians had a steady start before losing opener Sajeevan Sajana early. However, that wicket only brought Nat Sciver-Brunt to the crease, and from that moment, the momentum firmly shifted in MI’s favour. Sciver-Brunt was well supported by Hayley Matthews, and the pair rebuilt the innings calmly before launching a fierce counterattack. Their partnership laid the perfect platform for a big total, combining smart running with powerful strokeplay. Sciver-Brunt creates history with first WPL hundred Nat Sciver-Brunt delivered a masterclass in T20 batting, scoring a brilliant 100 off just 57 balls. Her innings included 16 fours and one six, and she struck the ball cleanly to all parts of the ground. She became the first batter to score a century in the history of the Women’s Premier League. Calm under pressure and ruthless against loose deliveries, Sciver-Brunt controlled the middle and death overs with ease, keeping the scoreboard ticking at a rapid pace. Hayley Matthews and Harmanpreet add firepower Hayley Matthews played a vital supporting role, scoring a fluent 56 off 39 balls. She started cautiously but gradually increased her scoring rate, matching Sciver-Brunt shot for shot during their partnership. Later, captain Harmanpreet Kaur added a quick cameo of 20 runs from just 12 balls, further boosting MI’s total. Although she fell in the final overs, the damage had already been done. RCB bowlers struggle under pressure RCB Women found it difficult to contain MI’s powerful batting line-up. Shreyanka Patil and Nadine de Klerk managed to pick up one wicket each, but both were expensive, conceding runs at over 10 an over. The last five overs proved especially costly for RCB, as MI Women scored 49 runs and lost only two wickets, pushing the total close to the 200-run mark. MI Women are in a strong position at the innings break Mumbai Indians Women finished at 199 for 4, with Amelia Kerr unbeaten at the end alongside Sciver-Brunt. With a run rate close to 10 runs per over, MI put themselves in a commanding position.