Mumbai Indians skipper Harmanpreet Kaur believes boundaries in the last two overs could change the momentum for their side after Friday’s knockout defeat against Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Women’s Super League. The defending champions failed to hit a single boundary in the final three overs and lost three wickets even with the likes of Harmanpreet, Sahana and Amelia Cole at the crease superior. After the match, Harmanpreet praised their performance with the ball as they managed to restrict RCB to a sub-par score of 135/6.
She went on to admit that their batsmen failed to keep their nerve in the final two overs and they needed just 16 runs to win.
“We bowled well and we restricted them to under 140. The batting was also good but in the last 12 balls we didn’t bat well. In 12 balls we just needed one boundary and we couldn’t do that To this point. Harmanpreet said after the game: “I always teach you, put you under pressure and you need to learn from it. When we lost wickets and our batsmen couldn’t keep their composure, that was the turning point. “
“We work hard and this season has been up and down for us, last season we did well but we learned a lot and hopefully next season we can be ready and work hard to come back,” she added.
RCB were at a disadvantage throughout the game but their ability to control the run-rate proved to be a major factor in their success.
As MI chased 136, RCB stayed in the game with their sheer tenacity and maintained a tight gap, making MI work hard for every boundary. Eventually, the MI batsman’s nerves subsided and RCB registered a 5-run victory.
With this win, RCB will take on Delhi Capitals in the final of the Women’s Super League Season 2 on Sunday.
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