Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) delivered a dominant all-round efficiency to register a commanding 61-run victory over Gujarat Giants (GG) within the twelfth match of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 on the BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara.
After posting a aggressive 178 for six, RCB Ladies backed it up with a disciplined bowling effort led by Sayali Satghare to limit Gujarat Giants to only 117 for 8.
Gautami Naik anchors RCB innings with career-best knock
Batting first after Gujarat Giants opted to bowl, RCB endured an early wobble as Grace Harris and Georgia Voll departed cheaply. Captain Smriti Mandhana steadied the innings with a fluent 26, however the duty of rebuilding really fell on Gautami Naik.
The younger batter rose to the event with a composed and assured knock of 73 off 55 balls, putting seven fours and a six. Gautami displayed maturity past her years, rotating strike neatly whereas punishing unfastened deliveries. Her essential 60-run partnership with Mandhana restored momentum and laid the inspiration for a powerful complete.
As soon as set, RCB accelerated successfully within the latter half of the innings. Richa Ghosh performed a brisk cameo, scoring 27 at a strike price of 135, making certain the scoring price remained wholesome. Nadine de Klerk added stability on the demise, remaining unbeaten, whereas Shreyanka Patil supplied a quick however explosive end.
Regardless of disciplined spells from Ashleigh Gardner and Kashvee Gautam, Gujarat Giants conceded 21 extras, which additional boosted RCB’s total to 178 for 6 – a difficult rating on the Vadodara floor.
Sayali Satghare leads RCB’s ruthless bowling show
In reply, Gujarat Giants by no means discovered momentum as wickets fell frequently. The chase derailed early when Sayali Satghare eliminated Beth Mooney and Sophie Devine throughout the powerplay, leaving the Giants reeling at 4 for two.
Sayali’s spell proved decisive as she completed with spectacular figures of three/21, claiming key scalps together with that of GG skipper Gardner. Her capacity to extract motion and keep tight traces stored the stress firmly on the batting aspect.
Gujarat’s center order struggled to get better from the early harm. Anushka Sharma confirmed transient resistance, whereas Gardner fought exhausting with a 43-ball 54, however lacked constant assist on the different finish. Radha Yadav and Nadine de Klerk complemented Sayali’s efforts, sharing wickets and making certain the required run price climbed steeply.
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The Giants limped to 117 for 8 by the tip of the twentieth over. RCB’s fielding was equally sharp, additional tightening the screws through the center overs.
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For her batting brilliance, Gautami Naik was adjudged Participant of the Match.
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