Nadine de Klerk delivered a match-winning all-round performance to guide Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a thrilling three-wicket victory over defending champions Mumbai Indians in the Women's Premier League opener. De Klerk took 4 wickets for 26 runs, restricting MI to 154/6. In a dramatic chase, she smashed an unbeaten 63 off 44 balls, securing the win on the final delivery despite RCB collapsing to 65/5. The match featured dropped catches and missed run-out opportunities for Mumbai Indians.