RCB beat MI by 3 wickets in WPL opener. (Photo: IPL/RCB)
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Moneycontrol10-01-2026, 09:17

De Klerk's Heroics: RCB Stuns MI in WPL Opener with Dramatic Last-Ball Win!

  • Nadine de Klerk's all-round brilliance led Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a thrilling three-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians in the WPL opener.
  • De Klerk took four wickets for 26 runs, restricting MI to 154 for 6 after RCB opted to field first.
  • Chasing 155, RCB needed 18 runs from the final over, with De Klerk hitting an unbeaten 63 off 44 balls to secure the win.
  • She smashed a six and a four off the third and fourth deliveries, then hit a six and a four off the last two balls from Nat Sciver-Brunt.
  • Earlier, Sajeevan Sajana (45 off 25) and Nicola Carey (40) revived MI's innings after an early collapse.

Why It Matters: Nadine de Klerk's exceptional all-round performance powered RCB to a dramatic last-ball victory against MI.

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