Vadodara, Jan. 26 -- Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Richa Ghosh's 90-run knock went in vain as her side suffered a 15-run defeat against the two-time champions Mumbai Indians in match 16th of the ongoing Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 season.

With this crucial win, the Mumbai Indians stay alive in the tournament, whereas the Bengaluru-based franchise suffered their second consecutive defeat.

Chasing a daunting target of 200, Royal Challengers Bengaluru were off to a decent start, scoring 20/0 in two overs.

However, Mumbai Indians speedster Shabnim Ismail dismissed opener Grace Harris (15) during the first ball of the third over. In the next over, spinner Hayley Matthews dismissed captain Smriti Mandhana (6) and Georgia Voll (9) as Be...