NAVI MUMBAI: Former India captain Mithali Raj has highlighted the partnership between Nadine de Klerk and Arundhati Reddy, which laid the platform for Royal Challengers Bengaluru's thrilling victory over Mumbai Indians in the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 opener in Navi Mumbai.
Nadine de Klerk hammered a 44-ball 63 not out, while Arundhati contributed 20 off 23 balls, as they shared a 52-run partnership. RCB made a winning start in the tournament they won in 2024. They rescued RCB from a precarious 67/5 soon after the Power-play, before the South African all-rounder sealed victory.
Season 4 of the WPL got off to a thrilling start with a last-ball finish, as de Klerk hammered 20 runs off the last four balls against the Mumbai Indians in the opener at the DY Patil Stadium on Friday night.