MI vs RCB: Nadine de Klerk's Last-Over Magic Secures Thrilling Win for RCB

Nadine de Klerk stole the show in the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 opener, guiding Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to a thrilling 3-wicket win over Mumbai Indians (MI). Chasing 155, RCB were in trouble at 65/5, but de Klerk's explosive 63* (44) and 4/26 with the ball turned the game around. She smashed 20 off the last four balls, sealing the win. RCB's Smriti Mandhana praised de Klerk's heroics, while MI's Harmanpreet Kaur lamented missing chances. Lauren Bell totally dominated the early game, swinging the match in RCB's favour! Her wicked outswing left Amelia Kerr struggling, and she took a crucial wicket. MI's hopes were dashed as Kerr struggled to cope with Bell's pace and swing. Kamalini and Harmanpreet tried to turn it around, but Bell's spell had done the damage. MI's dropped chances came back to haunt the. Sciver-Brunt's dropped catch and missed run-outs in the 19th over gave RCB new life. De Klerk capitalized, scoring 20 off the last 4 balls. Prema Rawat's cameo, including 2 crucial boundaries, sealed the deal for RCB. A game-changing moment in the WPL 2026 opener! Royal Challengers Bengaluru 157 for 7 (de Klerk 63*, Kerr 2-13) beat Mumbai Indians 154 for 6 (Sajana 45, Carey 40, de Klerk 4-26) by three wickets