Bengaluru, February 27 : In the 12th match of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025, Gujarat Giants secured their second victory by defeating Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by 6 wickets. The match, played at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, saw Gujarat dominate after opting to bowl first, restricting RCB to 125 runs and successfully chasing the target in 17 overs with 4 wickets in hand.
RCB’s Struggle with the Bat
After losing the toss, RCB had a disappointing start, losing three crucial wickets within 25 runs.
- Captain Smriti Mandhana (10 runs), Danni Wyatt (4 runs), and Ellyse Perry (0) departed early, putting the team under pressure.
- Raghavi Bisht (22 runs) and Kanika Ahuja (33 runs) stitched a much-needed partnership, pushing the score past 70.
- In the final overs, Georgia Wareham (20 runs) and Kim Garth (14 runs) played crucial cameos to take RCB to 125 runs.
Gujarat’s Bowling Performance:
- Deandra Dottin and Tanuja Kanwar bagged two wickets each.
- Ashleigh Gardner and Kashvee Gautam chipped in with one wicket each.
Gujarat’s Chase: Gardner Leads the Way
Chasing 126, Gujarat Giants had a shaky start, losing three wickets for 66 runs.
- Captain Beth Mooney (17 runs), Dayalan Hemalatha (11 runs), and Harleen Deol (5 runs) fell cheaply.
- Ashleigh Gardner (58 runs) and Phoebe Litchfield (30 runs)* turned the game around with a match-winning 51-run partnership.
- Gardner’s explosive knock of 58 runs brought Gujarat closer to victory before she was dismissed.
- Litchfield remained unbeaten on 30, ensuring Gujarat’s win in the 17th over.
RCB’s Bowling Performance:
- Renuka Thakur and Georgia Wareham were the standout performers, picking up two wickets each.
Match Summary:
- RCB: 125/10 (20 overs)
- Kanika Ahuja – 33 (28) | Raghavi Bisht – 22 (19)
- Deandra Dottin – 2/21 | Tanuja Kanwar – 2/20
- Gujarat Giants: 126/4 (17 overs)
- Ashleigh Gardner – 58 (35) | Phoebe Litchfield – 30 (27)*
- Renuka Thakur – 2/23 | Georgia Wareham – 2/29
Bhupendra Singh Chundawat is a seasoned technology journalist with over 22 years of experience in the media industry. He specializes in covering the global technology landscape, with a deep focus on manufacturing trends and the geopolitical impact on tech companies. Currently serving as the Editor at Udaipur Kiran, his insights are shaped by decades of hands-on reporting and editorial leadership in the fast-evolving world of technology.
