In a thrilling encounter on March 7, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) defeated Mumbai Indians (MI) to help Delhi Capitals (DC) confirm their top spot in the standings for the third consecutive season. Despite the loss, MI’s chances remain alive as they prepare for the Eliminator against Gujarat Giants. DC will face the winner of the Eliminator in the final after a long wait.

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• RCB defeated MI by 11 runs in their final league match at Brabourne Stadium on March 7.
• RCB posted a total of 199/3 in 20 overs, with Smriti Mandhana scoring 53 from 37 balls.
• Contributions from Ellyse Perry (49 from 38), Richa Ghosh (36 from 22), and Georgia Wareham (31 from 10) helped RCB reach the total.
• MI, chasing 200, were restricted to 188/9, with Nat Sciver-Brunt top-scoring with 69 from 35 balls.
• MI’s S Sajana added 23 from 12 balls but couldn’t save them from defeat.
• Sneh Rana was RCB’s standout bowler, claiming 3 wickets for 26 runs in 4 overs.
• Georgia Wareham (1/29) and Kim Garth (2/33) also played key roles in restricting MI.
• The loss ended MI’s winning streak in Mumbai, but they still remain in the hunt for the title.
• DC confirmed their top spot after MI’s loss, reaching the final for the third consecutive season.
• MI will next play Gujarat Giants in the Eliminator, where they are favorites having never lost to them in WPL history.