The defending champions Mumbai Indians have once again qualified for the playoffs. They will be facing Smriti Mandhana-led Royal Challengers Bangalore in the eliminator at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
Mumbai Indians are prominent challengers for the WPL trophy as they have been dominant throughout the season. Moving further we will list 3 reasons why the defending champions can trounce RCB in the eliminator to book their ticket to the final.
Been there, done that
The art of performing in high-stakes encounters is engraved in the mentality of this franchise. They know how to step up their game when the occasion comes. Last year they lifted the title by defeating the strong Delhi Capitals in an authoritative fashion. This prior experience of playing in knockout games will definitely help MI and make them favourites in this contest against RCB.
Harmanpreet Kaur
Harmanpreet Kaur – the biggest trump card for Mumbai. The skipper has been in a red-hot form this season with the bat. She has played some unbelievable knocks, the most recent one being against Gujarat Giants when she carried her team singlehandedly across the finishing line in a challenging run chase. Harmanpreet Kaur is an inspiring leader and her experience of leading a side to the title will give her team a head start in the eliminator against Royal Challengers Bangalore, a side that is playing in the playoffs for the first time.
A lethal bowling unit
Mumbai Indians have the most lethal bowling attack, led by the experienced Shabnim Ismail who has been breathing fire this season. Bowlers like Pooja Vastrakar and Nat Sciver-brunt have also put in a good shift for the team. Not just in the fast-bowling department but the defending champions also have wicket-taking spinners in Saika Ishaque, Hayley Matthews, and Amelia Kerr. RCB have faltered on a few occasions while chasing and this bowling unit can put the opposition in trouble with the firepower that it possesses.
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