Nita Ambani, NZ Deputy PM watch RCB-MI Women’s Premier League clash

NEW DELHI: Founder and chairperson of Reliance Foundation, Nita Ambani, and New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters watched the Women’s Premier League (WPL) match between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday.

Peters was also captured with Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) Director Shyam Sharma and Joint Secretary Rajan Manchanda.

(Pic credits: DDCA)

A fine allround effort by star player Ellyse Perry, which included a historic first-ever six-wicket haul in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) helped Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) qualify for playoffs after beating defending champions Mumbai Indians by seven wickets at Delhi on Tuesday.

Mrs. Nita Ambani is in the house for #MIvRCB. #OneFamily #AaliRe #MumbaiIndians #TATAWPL pic.twitter.com/xYhHzVJe2R

— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) March 12, 2024

With this win, RCB ended their campaign in third spot, with four wins and four losses and a total of eight points. They will be playing the eliminator clash against either MI or Delhi Capitals. MI is at the second spot with five wins and three losses and a total of 10 points.

Brief score: Mumbai Indians 113 ( Hayley Matthews 26, S Sajana 30; Ellyse Perry 6-15) lose to Royal Challengers Bangalore: 115/3 in 15 overs (Ellyse Perry 40*, Richa Ghosh 36*, Hayley Matthews 1/11). (ANI)