रॉयल चैलेंजर्स बैंगलोर vs मुंबई इंडियंस, मैच 16 Commentary, Live Updates

That's all, folks! That wraps up the action for tonight as the Mumbai Indians managed to cross the line and got a vital victory, keeping their tournament hopes alive in this do-or-die clash. We will be back on Tuesday, January 27th, when the Delhi Capitals lock horns with the Gujarat Giants, with play starting at 7.30 pm IST. Do join us early for the toss and pre-match buildup, but for now, it’s goodbye from the commentary box. Take care and cheers!

PLAYER OF THE MATCH - Nat Sciver-Brunt gets the award for her unbeaten and historic century, scoring 100 (57). She says that it is a special moment for her but importantly, it was the runs on the board for her side. Adds that she is happy to get a good partnership with Hayley and she tried to be present in the match. She mentions that she was reacting to the ball and she had confidence on the shots she played. On her consistency, she says the girls keep asking her the same question. She explains that it is about preparing well, turning up mentally in the same way each time, and staying fully present in the match. When asked about having three shots in mind for one ball, Nat Sciver-Brunt smiles and says she is simply reacting to what is delivered and staying true to her strengths. She adds that she has confidence in the shots she likes to play. Nat also states that, tactically, some bowlers suit her strengths more than others, and if certain bowlers are on fire on a given day, it makes sense to look to score against the others.

The Captain of Mumbai Indians - Harmanpreet Kaur calls it a great match and mentions that it was a very good batting display from Nat, who set the tone with her innings. She also highlights the contribution from Matthews, adding that it is good to see her get among the runs and wickets. Speaking about the team environment, Harmanpreet points out that the core group has been playing together for four years and says that is something special about MI. She notes that whenever the team needs it, someone steps up and everyone comes together to give their best. She says she is really happy with the way the team performed tonight. She adds that the little break they had really helped, mentioning that some bonding sessions made a huge difference. On individual performances, she highlights Sciver-Brunt, saying she has always been there whenever the team needs her and that they love watching her bat the way she does.  She also points out Shabnim Ismail, noting that she has been waiting for a while and is always someone who takes crucial wickets, and says it is good to see her doing that.

Hayley Matthews is in for a quick chat - Hayley Matthews says that they did well to get to 200, but kudos to Richa Ghosh for the way she batted. Adds that they did well with the ball at the last but lost momentum towards the end. She says that she felt good at the start with the bat. She mentions that the wicket changed a bit as the opening overs were a bit difficult but as they got to know the wicket, they accelerated the innings. Says that she has a good relationship with Nat Sciver-Brunt and they knew which bowlers to target. Ends by saying that Rahila Firdous is really good as a keeper and it is great to have her in the side. Ends by saying she was happy to get the wicket of Smriti Mandhana.

The captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru - Smriti Mandhana reflects on the defeat. First, on being asked about Richa Ghosh’s knock, Mandhana calls it an absolutely brilliant innings and a treat to watch. She also highlights Nadine’s contribution, adding that such efforts often go unnoticed in defeat. From her perspective, this ranks among the best innings from Richa, underlining the quality and intent shown under pressure. On Nat Sciver-Brunt’s hundred, Mandhana describes her as a world-class player who can hit the same ball to three different areas, which makes life extremely difficult for bowlers. She gives full credit to Sciver-Brunt, saying the hundred is thoroughly deserved. Admits that RCB had very few answers. Adds that the way she accelerates is something every youngster should watch and learn from. Speaking about the bowling, Mandhana says it has been brilliant across the first five games, but on this occasion, a few bowlers are unable to get their lines right. She points out that T20 cricket does not always go according to plan, praises Lauren Bell for bowling well with the new ball, and notes that even when she comes back later, others are unable to step up. She adds that the team will think about their strategies and come back stronger. On the areas to improve, Mandhana reiterates that RCB is not complacent about qualification. She stresses the importance of winning one game to go straight into the final, accepts that there are a few things to work on, and reminds that with only five teams in the WPL, complications always arise towards the end of the season. Her message remains to keep things simple, because in T20 cricket, there are always good days and bad days.

Time for the Post-match Presentations...

Nat Sciver-Brunt's brilliant century! Earlier in the game, Mumbai Indians set a massive target of 200 runs against RCB after Nat Sciver-Brunt created history by scoring the first-ever century in the Women's Premier League. After RCB won the toss and chose to bowl, Sciver-Brunt remained unbeaten on 100 and shared a 131-run partnership with Hayley Matthews, who fell on 56. While Lauren Bell bowled well for Bengaluru, taking two wickets, Mumbai's powerful batting in this do-or-die game left the table-toppers with a huge target to chase.

Richa Ghosh fought till the end! Despite the early carnage, Richa Ghosh played a magnificent lone hand. After Nadine De Klerk chipped in with a steady cameo of 28 to stabilize the ship, Ghosh unleashed an incredible counter-attack, smashing 90 runs off just 50 balls. She fought valiantly until the very last delivery, but the target proved just out of reach. Amelia Kerr sealed the deal for Mumbai, dismissing Ghosh on the final ball as RCB fell short by 15 runs.

RCB’s Nightmare Start - Chasing such a massive target required a flying start, but Royal Challengers Bengaluru faced a disaster inside the Powerplay. The top order simply collapsed under pressure, leaving them reeling at a precarious 40/5 after six overs. The damage was done early by the fiery spells of Shabnim Ismail and Hayley Matthews, who ripped through the batting lineup and shared the first five wickets between them, leaving RCB with a mountain to climb.

Mumbai Indians Keep Playoff Hopes Alive! What a crucial victory for the Mumbai Indians! In a must-win encounter, they brought their 'A' game to the field, putting up a mammoth total of 200 runs. With this vital win, MI has successfully kept their playoff dreams breathing, proving they can handle the pressure when it matters most.

OUT! IN THE AIR AND TAKEN! Done and dusted. Kerr drops it short on middle and off, and Ghosh steps down, looking to swing it miles. She loses her shape in the process as she tries to hit it too hard. The ball skews off towards point, where the fielder, Poonam Khemnar, completes the catch. A stunning display of power from Ghosh as she is dismissed on a sizzling 90 off 50 balls. Mumbai Indians win by 15 runs.

Much closer to the off stump, nicely floated on a fuller length, Richa throws her bat at it but only manages it to toe end down to long off.

SIX! GOES ALL THE WAY! How on earth has she managed to clear the ropes? Full and tossed up wide outside the off stump, Ghosh charges down the track and briefly loses her footing. Still, she gets the bat down in time, takes it on the full and muscles it over deep extra cover for a biggie.

SIX! Dismissed out of her presence! Dropped full and around off, Ghosh uses all her might and just smokes it over long off for a huge six.

Brave bowling from the Kiwi! Full and tossed up invitingly outside off at 76.3 kph. Ghosh clears her front leg and looks to launch it straight down the ground, but the ball beats her outside edge by a whisker.

FOUR! PUNISHED! Kerr serves it into the slot, on middle, Richa shimmies down the track and mercilessly drills it straight down the ground for a boundary. No chance for the long off fielder to cut that off as that went like a tracer bullet.

32 needed from the final over! Richa Ghosh is on strike. Can she pull off a miracle? Amelia Kerr to bowl the final over.

FOUR! Surreal shot! A length ball, wide outside off, Shreyanka creates room by backing away, and flatly smashes it over point for a boundary. 27 runs from the over.

FOUR! Goodness me, that's so easily done! Full and with pace on now, outside off, Shreyanka shuffles outside off, collapses the knee into the pitch and whips it over backward square leg for a boundary. Harmanpreet Kaur is visibly livid at her bowler, and her expressions say it all without any words. 23 runs off the over with a ball to go.

From around the stump, this is bashed on a length, angling across the right-hander, outside off. Ghosh drags it off the back foot, hits it a bit uppish to long on for a single.

SIX MORE! Three in a row from Richa Ghosh! Slower and shorter, just outside off, Richa Ghosh waits and waits and waits for the ball to come, gets deep inside the crease and nails the pull shot, clearing deep square leg for a massive six. The equation - 41 needed off 9 balls.

SIX! Clears the ropes with absolute ease! Fuller in length, on off, Ghosh finds the ball in her wheelhouse, clears her front leg, plants her back knee into the pitch and muscles it over long on for a cracking six. 47 needed off 10 balls. 150 up for RCB!

SIX! SMOKED! Slips in a dipping full toss, on off, Ghosh gets under it nicely and launches it downtown for a huge six.

FOUR! Off the top edge. Short at the shoulder height of the batter. Shreyanka gets across, tries to pull, but gets a top edge that races away to the deep fine leg fence.

Time for another concussion. This time Shreyanka Patil gets a hit on her helmet and the physio checks on her. All fine with Shreyanka Patil too...

Dug in short by NSB, on top of middle. Shreyanka lines up for the pull shot, but gets a thick top edge and the ball rams onto the helmet and drops down the strip. Shreyanka will go through a concussion test.

Around middle, on a length, Patil backs away and nudges it to cover.

WIDE! Length ball, sliding down leg. Patil misses the flick. Wide called.

Slight halt! The ball hits the helmet of Richa Ghosh and the physio is out in the middle for the mandatory concussion tests. All fine now and we are good to go...

Tries to be a bit funky now. A length delivery on off stump, Richa looks to play the ramp but gets a top edge onto her helmet. The ball dribbles away to short fine leg and they scamper through for a single. There will be a mandatory concussion check for Richa Ghosh.

SIX! FIFTY FOR RICHA GHOSH! Fuller in length outside the off stump, Ghosh makes room and throws the kitchen sink at it, sending the ball sailing comfortably over the deep point fence for a cracking six. She has made that shot look so easy on the eyes. She has played a brilliant knock so far and if not for the win, she will aim to shrink the margin of defeat.

Nips back in from middle, on a good length. Ghosh is rushed on the back foot and she taps it straight back at the bowler.

Excellent from Amanjot Kaur! Shreyanka Patil is the next batter.

OUT! SAYALI SATGHARE IS RUN OUT! Top class effort from Amanjot. A length delivery on the stumps and Satghare pushes it to the right of the bowler. Amanjot reacts in a flash. Rushes forward-right, picks the ball up and darts across to her right and fires in a sharp throw at the keeper’s end. It’s a direct hit, right on the bullseye, and Satghare is left well short of her crease.

Another wicket falls. Sayali Satghare is the new batter.

OUT! CAUGHT AND BOWLED! She missed out on the second delivery of the over, but this was a real catching practice and she held on to it. Was a length ball, outside off, and it skidded through the track as well. Reddy tried to flat bat it down the ground, but the ball got a big on her and gets sliced off the top edge. The ball spooned back to Amanjot and she took a fine return catch on her follow-through. 14 off 18 for Arundhati Reddy and RCB are 129/7.

Drilled hard, but just for a single. Much fuller, outside off, Ghosh carves it through extra cover, but gets just one as Nat Sciver-Brunt mops it up to her left from deep point.

Slower ball, full and outside off, Reddy shuffles outside off to slog, but the ball goes off to the toe end to the widish long on region for a single.

PUT DOWN! A tough chance, but a chance nevertheless. Back of a length outside off, Reddy stands tall and slices it back towards the bowler. Amanjot dives to her right, gets both hands to it, but cannot hold on.

FOUR! Oh, that's neatly threaded! Outside off, on a good length. Reddy stays back and opens the bat's face at the point of contact and slashes it between backward point and short third for a boundary. The 50-run partnership comes up between Richa and Arundhati.

Strategic Break! Royal Challengers Bengaluru have a massive mountain to climb, needing 77 runs off the last 24 balls! Richa Ghosh is standing as RCB’s last line of defense, and she needs to produce nothing short of a miracle to pull off this impossible chase. The Mumbai Indians are in the driver’s seat and know that if they can take Ghosh’s wicket now, they will likely seal the game. Let's see how it ends...

Full and flat, outside off, Reddy spreads across the crease and drills it down to long off for a single. 15 runs off the over, 24 from the last 2.

Much fuller, on off, chipped over mid off for a single.

FOUR! Simply done! A touch short, on off, Richa creates room for herself, allows the ball to dip and come at her before she pierces the gap neatly through cover-point and backward point for a boundary.

FOUR! Moves to 42, does Richa! Overpitched around off, Ghosh prods forward and lofts it inside out over mid off for a boundary.

FOUR! A schoolgirl error from Vaishnavi. Full and on middle, a leg break from Kerr. Richa reverse sweeps it to short third where Vaishnavi Sharma is a bit slow to react to get her body behind the ball. She fumbles in the ring there, gets a bit of fingertips on the ball, but it deflects it to the ropes behind.

Slider on the pads, full in length, Reddy tucks it through mid-wicket for a single.

BEATEN! Back of a length, outside off, Ghosh backs away to square cut it through point, maybe aiming to play it uppishly, but gets no bat. RCB need 92 runs from 30 balls!

FOUR! A gift from Sciver-Brunt and Richa obliges! Dishes out a full toss, outside off, Ghosh takes it on the full and slams it over extra cover for a boundary.

Landed short, outside off, Reddy drags it down to long on for a single.

WIDE! Far outside off, breaching the guideline. Reddy throws her bat away from her body, but fails to carve it out.

Wide outside off, on a fuller length, Reddy chops it to backward point.

Length ball, around off, Richa swivels and pulls it to deep mid-wicket for an easy single.

WIDE! Throws it miles outside off, beyond the tramline. Richa ignores.

Jags back in from outside off, on a length. Reddy stands tall and punches it to long off for a single. 100 UP FOR RCB!

Short, on off, Richa Ghosh slaps it to the cover fielder.

Much fuller, on leg, Arundhati Reddy knocks it down the ground for a single.

Wide! Down the leg side, Arundhati Reddy looks to sweep it but misses.

Full, on middle and leg, Richa Ghosh knocks it down the ground for a single.

FOUR! Excellent from Richa Ghosh! Nice and full, outside off, Richa Ghosh gets low and clatters it over cover for a magnificent boundary.

Full, on off, Arundhati Reddy drills it back to the ball. Vaishnavi Sharma fails to stop it as the ball rolls towards mid on. They collect a single.

Too full, on off, Arundhati Reddy pushes it back towards Vaishnavi Sharma. The ball lands just short. Dot.

FOUR! Easy pickings! Shabnim Ismail bowls on a length, on leg, Richa Ghosh swivels and pulls it over backward square leg for a boundary.

Short, on leg, Richa Ghosh looks to pull it but misses.

FOUR! Nicely played! On a length, on off, Richa Ghosh stays back and slashes it over point. The fielder dives to her right near the fence to stop the boundary but fails to do so.

On a length, on off, Arundhati Reddy taps it to the left of the bowler and runs for a quick single. Shabnim Ismail bolts forward, picks the ball and makes a direct hit at the batter's end. The umpire goes upstairs to have a check. Replays show that Richa Ghosh's bat was just inches inside the crease. She gets a lifeline.

Is Richa Ghosh run out at the batting end? The on-field umpires refer it upstairs for a review, but she seems to be safe. Shabnim charged forward-left from her follow-through, and got rid of the ball, scoring a direct hit at the batter's end. The replay shows that Richa has managed to drag her bat just in the nick of time before the stumps are hit.

On a length, sliding down leg, Richa Ghosh looks to flick it but the ball hits her pads and rolls towards mid off. They collect a leg bye.

Nice and full, on off, Arundhati Reddy pushes it to mid off for a single.

Going for the kill now, are MI. Shabnim Ismail returns and will bowl out. 3-0-15-2 so far. She replaces Nat Sciver-Brunt.

Errs it down the leg side, Richa Ghosh looks to flick it but the ball brushes her pads and rolls towards fine leg. They collect a leg bye. The fielder makes a direct hit at the batter's end as the ball rolls towards mid on. They collect another run.

Flatter, on leg, Arundhati Reddy tucks it to square leg for a single.

Too full, outside off, Arundhati Reddy looks to drive it but misses. The keeper collects the ball and whips the bails off in a flash. The umpire goes upstairs to have a check. Nothing on Ultra Edge as the third umpire checks for a caught behind as well. The replay shows that Arundhati Reddy had managed to get her back leg in time. Safe!

Is Reddy stumped out? Regardless, that's an exceptional glovework by Firdous behind the stumps. The on-field umpires have sent it upstairs for a review. The ball is passing close to the inside edge, so the TV umpire requests the UltraEdge first. The technology shows a flat line. Now, onto the stumping check. Reddy's back leg momentarily gets dragged out of the crease as she is forced to push in front to play the shot. But she is quick to slide it back in before Rahila dislodges the bails. NOT OUT loads on the giant screen.

Flatter, on off, Arundhati Reddy taps it to mid off again.

Much fuller, on off, Arundhati Reddy pushes it to mid off.

Out goes De Klerk and the crease has a new occupant. Arundhati Reddy, it is, at number 8.

OUT! TAKEN! Amelia Kerr breaks the gritty stand and now, MI smell blood in the water. Flatter, on middle and leg, Nadine De Klerk gets low and looks to sweep it but gets a top edge. The ball carries towards deep mid-wicket. Nat Sciver-Brunt keeps her composure near the fence and takes a simple catch. 28 off 20 for Nadine De Klerk and Royal Challengers Bengaluru are 77/6, needing 123 more.

Full, on off, Richa Ghosh sweeps it to the square leg fielder. Nadine De Klerk wanted a single but Richa Ghosh sends her back. Dot to end the over.

Slower one, outside off, Richa Ghosh leaves it alone.

Hard length, on off, Nadine De Klerk punches it to cover for a single.

FOUR! Salt on the wounds! Length, outside off, Nadine De Klerk uses the pace of the ball and steers it through backward point for a boundary.

DROPPED! A real shocker from Matthews. Couldn't have been a more easy and straightforward catch than that. Length, on off, Richa Ghosh looks to loft it but the ball hits the upper part of her bat. It goes in the air towards long off. Hayley Matthews gets on her knees and drops an absolute sitter. The batters collect a single.

Hard length, outside off, Richa Ghosh tries to slap it but misses.

Wide! Width, way outside off, Richa Ghosh leaves. Wided.

Halfway into the chase and RCB are 70/5, needing 130 more. At the same stage, Mumbai Indians were 76/1. Nat Sciver-Brunt (1-0-15-0) is brought back on, replacing Amanjot Kaur.

Fired in, on leg, Nadine De Klerk fends it to point for a single.

Short, on off, Richa Ghosh looks to play at it but edges it to short third for a single.

Flighted up, on off, Richa Ghosh looks to punch it but gets an inside edge onto her pads. Dot.

Tossed up, full and on off, Nadine De Klerk pushes it to extra cover for a single.

Slower one, on leg, and it keeps low. Richa Ghosh drags it through mid-wicket for a single.

Short, on leg, Nadine De Klerk pulls it through mid-wicket for a single.

Wide! Down the leg side, Nadine De Klerk looks to flick it but misses.

STRATEGIC BREAK. RCB are under tremendous pressure, but these two have somewhat arrested the slide with a budding 30-run partnership. The asking rate has shot up past 12, and Mumbai will just try to go for the kill by breaking this alliance as quickly as possible. But as long as Richa and Nadine are in the middle, Bengaluru's hopes (flickering) are still alive, as their capabilities need no introduction to hit big. And there she is. Bowler number six for MI. Amelia Kerr is brought into the attack. She replaces Vaishnavi Sharma.

Hard length, outside off, Nadine De Klerk drives it through covers for a single.

SIX! That's a powerful shot! A full toss, on middle and leg, Nadine De Klerk gets low and slogs it over deep square leg for a biggie.

On a length, on off, Richa Ghosh drills it towards long on for a single.

Much fuller, outside off, Nadine De Klerk drives it to cover for a single.

Much fuller, on off, Nadine De Klerk pushes it to cover.

Much fuller, on leg, Richa Ghosh flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.

MI have used five bowlers so far, but where is Amelia Kerr? She hasn't been utilised just yet. Will she get a nod in this over? Nope. She won't. Amanjot Kaur (1-0-8-0) to continue.

Nice and full, outside off, Nadine De Klerk eases it to the point fielder.

Flatter, on leg, Richa Ghosh flicks it to square leg for a single.

FOUR! Through the gap! Short, outside off, slower too. Richa Ghosh stays back and slaps it through point for a boundary. That was hit so powerfully, that no fielder got a chance to move a muscle.

Fuller, on leg, Nadine De Klerk sweeps it through backward square leg for a single.

Too full, on off, Nadine De Klerk pushes it to mid off.

Flatter, on leg, Richa Ghosh slogs it through square leg for a single.

Vaishnavi Sharma is introduced into the attack now. She replaces Hayley Matthews.

FOUR! Just away from the point fielder! Length, on off, Nadine De Klerk slashes it through point, a bit uppishly. The fielder there, Sajana Sajeevan, flies to her right but fails to get a hand on it as the ball races away to the fence.

Nice and full, on off, Nadine De Klerk taps it to mid off.

Hard length, on off, Richa Ghosh pushes it to mid off for a single.

Flatter, outside off, Richa Ghosh tries to punch it but misses.

Flatter, on off, Nadine De Klerk punches it through cover for a single.

Much fuller, on leg, Nadine De Klerk flicks it through mid-wicket for a brace.

End of Powerplay! Royal Challengers Bengaluru in huge trouble and they need a miracle to pull the game from here on. Mumbai Indians will look to pick the remaining wickets and win the game with ease. Let's see how it pans out...

Nice and full, on leg, Richa Ghosh flicks it to mid on.

Short, on off, Richa Ghosh looks to punch it but gets a thick edge. The ball lobs and lands safely to the right of the keeper. Dot.

Full, on off, Nadine De Klerk sweeps it to square leg for a single.

FOUR! Nadine De Klerk gets off the mark with a boundary! Much fuller, on middle and leg, Nadine De Klerk gets low and sweeps it through backward square leg for a boundary.

Much fuller, on leg, Nadine De Klerk pushes it to the right of the bowler.

RCB go five down! Nadine De Klerk is the new batter.

OUT! CAUGHT! Hayley Matthews gets her third wicket as Radha holes out. Flatter, just outside off, Radha Yadav tries to loft downtown, but does not get under the ball properly. Airs it off the toe end and the ball carries towards the left of long on. Shabnim Ismail runs in off the ropes, gets a bit crouched and takes a good catch. MI are absolutely bulldozing their opponents at the moment. RCB are 35/5.

FOUR! Through the gap! Much fuller, outside off, Richa Ghosh drives it through point. The fielder dives to her right near the fence to stop the boundary but fails to do so. Excellent over from Ismail despite the boundary.

Keeps it full, just outside off, Richa Ghosh pushes it to the cover fielder.

Length again, on off, Richa Ghosh punches it to the cover fielder.

Hard length, outside off, Richa Ghosh swings hard but misses.

Length, on off, Richa Ghosh pushes it to mid off.

Another one bites the dust! Richa Ghosh is the new batter.

OUT! TIMBER! Shabnim Ismail strikes through a corker of a delivery. On a length, on middle, searing in with a hint of movement. Gautami Naik looks to play across the line but misses due the pace. Her bat arrives late and the ball rattles over the stumps. Wicket number 4 falls for Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

Flatter, on off, Radha Yadav pushes it back to the bowler.

Georgia Voll departs, and the third wicket goes down for Royal Challengers Bengaluru! Radha Yadav is the new batter.

OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! It is going from bad to worse for the Royal Challengers now. This, in all fairness, wasn't even a wicket-taking delivery and Voll won't be too pleased with that. It is on a fuller length but pushed down leg, pitching outside leg and spinning further away from her. Voll shuffles across the line and tries to sweep, only to get a faint edge, and Firdous holds on to a tidy low catch to her left. Hayley Matthews appeals for caught behind and the umpire raises her finger. RCB are 31/3, needing another 169 runs.

Around leg, this is nudged to the square leg region.

FOUR! Shot! A flighted delivery on off, and Voll gets down on one knee to sweep it over square leg. The fielder is inside the ring, and Voll picks her spot beautifully.

Flat and short, on middle, Naik nudges it to mid-wicket for a single.

Hayley Matthews gets the big fish! RCB are in a spot of bother now. Gautami Naik walks in to bat now.

OUT! TOP EDGE AND GONE! That's a massive blow for RCB and almost every MI player bolts towards Matthews. Not that short, on middle, Smriti could have played it off the front foot, she chooses to go back. She tries to whip it across the line but only manages a thick top edge. The ball sails to the right of the square leg fielder. Poonam Khemnar, positioned a bit finer in the ring, sprints to her right. She finds the square leg umpire in her path but keeps her eyes fixed on the ball. The umpire moves out of the way, and Khemnar completes a superb catch. Mandhana falls for 6 off 7 and the Royal Challengers are being challenged here as they get reduced to 26/2, chasing 200.

Shortish, outside off, Mandhana covers the line and pulls it to deep square leg for a single.

Wide outside off and full, Smriti drills it off the front foot, but finds protection at cover.

Pushed full and on off, dinked into the mid on region for a quick run.

FOUR! Up and over! Short of a length, on middle and leg, Voll stands tall and pulls it over mid-wicket and mid on gap for a boundary.

A fuller delivery, angles towards the front pad. Voll digs her bat down just in time and manages an inside edge.

Grace Harris falls! Georgia Voll walks in at number 3.

OUT! TAKEN! Ismail provides the first breakthrough for RCB. This is on a back of a length, around the off pole. Harris lines up for a pull shot, but the ball stays a tad low and passes close to the inside edge before the keeper, Rahila, gets low in front and scoops the ball in her gloves. A huge celebrappeal for caught behind, but the umpire is unmoved. Shabnim is already off for a celebratory run, but the umpires have sent it upstairs for a review. UltraEdge shows a clear spike as the ball is next to the bat. Now, the third umpire checks the legality of the catch and deems it a fair catch. Another underwhelming return from Harris through her batting. She perishes on 15 off 9. RCB are 20/1, chasing 200.

Back of a length, this is turned through mid-wicket for a single.

FOUR! Hat trick of boundaries for Harris! Half volley, on off, Harris prods forward, gets underneath it and lofts it crisply over mid off for a boundary. Harris looks switched on as she couldn't get past double figures in her last couple of games.

FOUR! Cheeky and effective! Aims the stumps, nips in from middle to leg. Harris shuffles across a bit and scoops it through fine leg for a boundary.

FOUR! That's such a clever shot! Back of a length, on the leg stump, Harris nudges it using soft hands and plays it through the huge gap between deep fine leg and deep mid-wicket for a boundary.

Fullish, outside off, Mandhana drives it through point for a single.

Touch full, on middle and leg, Harris nudges it across to the mid-wicket region for a single.

Who will bowl the second over? The centurion it shall be. No rest. Here's Nat Sciver-Brunt into the attack from the opposite end.

A bouncer, on leg, Smriti ducks under it safely.

Pops off the surface, outside off, this is tapped off the back foot to cover-point.

FOUR! Gets into the business with a sublime shot! Full and wide outside off, Smriti presses in front and creams it through the cover and backward point gap for a boundary. Didn't try to hit it too hard, just timed the ball to perfection.

Off the mark through a hasty single! Much fuller, around off, Harris pushes it off the front foot to the widish cover region and hurries through for a single.

Dug in short, outside off, Grace flat bats it to mid off.

Steps down the track and punches this length ball to the cover region.