Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) secured a 32-run triumph against Gujarat Giants in the 2026 Women’s Premier League (WPL) match, maintaining their unbeaten streak and claiming the top spot on the points table. Shreyanka Patil’s exceptional five-wicket haul played a pivotal role in RCB’s victory, with Radha Yadav’s crucial innings of 66 runs off 42 balls steering the team to a total of 182/7 after a rocky start.
Gujarat Giants started strong in their chase, reaching 32 runs in three overs, but faltered as RCB’s bowlers dominated, ultimately restricting them to 150 all out in 18.5 overs. Shreyanka’s 5-23 and Lauren Bell’s 3-29 were instrumental in dismantling the Giants’ batting lineup, securing the win for RCB.
Beth Mooney and Sophie Devine provided a solid start for Gujarat Giants, but RCB fought back with key breakthroughs, including Shreyanka dismissing Beth lbw and Lauren removing key players like Ashleigh Gardner and Kanika Ahuja. Despite a spirited effort from Bharti Fulmali, RCB’s disciplined bowling ensured victory as Gujarat Giants fell short of the target.
In a high-octane encounter, both teams displayed moments of brilliance, with Radha Yadav’s standout performance with the bat and Shreyanka Patil’s exceptional bowling leading RCB to a well-deserved win. Sophie Devine’s three-wicket haul for Gujarat Giants and missed opportunities through dropped catches highlighted the competitive nature of the match.
