The highly anticipated clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Mumbai Indians in the WPL is scheduled for February 21, 2025, at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, with the match set to begin at 7:30 PM IST. Promises to be an exciting showdown between two of the tournament’s most powerful teams.
Hosts Bengaluru are showcasing strong form, having secured victories in their last two matches, defeating Gujarat Giants first and then Delhi Capitals. Players like Smriti Mandhana have been impressive with the bat, while Renuka Singh has been outstanding with the ball, making their camp look solid. On the other hand, Mumbai Indians had a mixed start but bounced back with a dominant performance against Gujarat Giants. Key players for MI include Nat Sciver-Brunt, who contributed with both bat and ball, scoring 57 runs and taking 2 wickets. Hayley Matthews also made an impact, taking 3 wickets and scoring crucial runs, solidifying her role as a key all-rounder for MI. The competition is sure to be interesting, with MI-W winning three of their previous encounters and RCB-W winning two. But for the upcoming game, it’s important to consider how the surface at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium will behave. Let’s take a look at the pitch report ahead of the RCB-W vs MI-W match in WPL 2025.
M Chinnaswamy pitch report
Always a batter-friendly wicket, M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru is well-known for being a batter’s paradise, especially in T20 matches. The surface offers true bounce, allowing batters to play their shots as the ball comes onto the bat nicely. The short boundaries are also one of the reasons why scoring is often high. We can expect another high-scoring game, with average first-innings scores often exceeding 180 runs. While pacers may find some assistance, particularly in Test matches, spinners tend to gain an advantage as the game progresses due to the moisture. Typically, the team winning the toss opts to bat first to set a challenging target for the opposition.
M Chinnaswamy T20 stats
| Stat | Value |
| Total Matches | 18 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 7 |
| Matches Won Bowling First | 9 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 141 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 136 |
| Highest Total Recorded | 212/4 (20 overs) by IND vs AFG |
| Lowest Total Recorded | 99/10 (19.3 overs) by RSAW vs NZW |
| Highest Score Chased | 194/3 (19.4 overs) by AUS vs IND |
| Lowest Score Defended | 114/7 (20 overs) by SLW vs RSAW |
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