Mumbai Indians they came back WPL 2026 Competition through a moment of transparent class from Amelia Kerras a decisive production to derail the off-spinner Royal Challengers Bengaluru‘s chase at the DY Patil Stadium. With RCB settled at 90/5 chasing 155 and the demand ratio still manageable, the game depended on a breakthrough to change the momentum. Kerr delivered that and more, eliminating the dangerous by hitting twice at once Richa Ghosh and clean up Radha Yadav with a beauty. A double whammy that left RCB needing 65 runs from 43 balls was suddenly exposed to the lower middle order. It was the kind of thing that not only takes away doors, but also destroys confidence. MI’s body language immediately picked up, the crowd found its voice, and the chase took a sharp turn.
WPL 2026, MI-W vs RCB-W: Amelia Kerr removes Richa Ghosh and Radha Yadav simultaneously
The big break was Richa and Kerr knew it. Bowling the ball full and just outside off, he induced Richa Ghosh to take off over long on, a much-needed RCB knock at this stage. Ghosh couldn’t quite get under it and the ball flew straighter than intended, allowing Alex Carey to judge it perfectly, move to his left, leap and complete a crisp catch under pressure. Ghosh’s reaction said it all, he threw back his head, disbelief written on his face as MI took out RCB’s most explosive finish for 6 off 6 balls.
Just a few deliveries ago, Kerr went faster and smarter, unleashing a perfectly disguised flattery on Radha. Bowled on a teasing length outside off, the ball dipped late, spun wildly and left Radha completely unaware as he lunged forward and played for a turn that never came. A googly inside edge that was smashed through middle and leg, a dismissal that highlighted Kerr’s control, guile and confidence under pressure. Two doors above, both different in execution, both devastating in effect. From a sustained chase to a frustrating climb, RCB suddenly found themselves relying on tail-end resistance.
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Kerr’s twin strikes put Mumbai Indians firmly in control against RCB
Mumbai took a strong hold on the opening night of WPL 2026 as Bengaluru needed 37 runs from 21 balls at 118/6 after 16.3 overs. What once looked like a competitive chase has steadily eluded RCB, largely thanks to MI’s disciplined middle-order bowling and timely delivery.
Kerr effectively halted RCB’s momentum when the game was well balanced, conceding just 13 runs in four overs while taking two big wickets. His simultaneous dismissal of Richa and Radha led to a collapse from which RCB struggled to recover. Earlier, he promised fireworks as a chase Grace Harris 25 and smashed off just 12 balls Smriti Mandhana He hit a smooth 18 in the Powerplay that raced RCB to 57/2. But once Shabnim Ismail and Nat Sciver-Brunt braked, the pace dropped sharply.
The loss of Mandhana, Harris, Hemalatha and then Kerr’s quick double strike reduced RCB to 65/5 inside eight overs and completely put the pressure on the lower order. Nadine de Klerk battled admirably with an unbeaten 32 off 28 balls, anchoring the innings, while Arundhati Reddy backed her up with 20 balls, but the required figure was 10 over. MI’s batting intensity proved equally decisive, highlighted by sharp catches from Carey and Ismail, which dashed any hopes of a late surge.
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