Shreyanka Patil claims five wickets in massive Bengaluru victory
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) continued their dominance in the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026, securing a solid 32-run victory over Gujarat Giants on Friday. This win marks RCB's third consecutive victory, keeping them as the only unbeaten team in the tournament so far.
Rescue Act by Radha and Richa
The match began with early trouble for the Bengaluru side. They quickly slumped to 43 for 4 after losing key wickets early in the innings. However, a brilliant partnership turned the game around. Radha Yadav, promoted up the order, joined forces with wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh. Together, they stitched a massive 105-run partnership off just 66 balls.
Both batters played aggressive shots, finding gaps on the off-side and punishing loose deliveries. Radha Yadav scored a superb 66, while Richa Ghosh contributed a valuable 44. Their efforts took the team to a defendable position. A late explosive cameo from Nadine de Klerk, who smashed 26 runs off just 12 balls, helped RCB post a competitive total of 182 for 7.
Shreyanka Patil Spins a Web
Chasing 183, Gujarat Giants started with aggressive intent but failed to build long partnerships. While their batters got starts, none could convert them into a match-winning innings. The RCB bowling attack, led by youngster Shreyanka Patil, proved too difficult to handle.
Shreyanka Patil was the star of the second innings, claiming a magnificent five-wicket haul (5-23). She broke the backbone of the Gujarat batting lineup. England pacer Lauren Bell also supported well, taking three wickets to derail the chase. despite a fighting 39 from Bharti Fulmali, Gujarat Giants were bowled out for 150.
This comprehensive RCB vs Gujarat Giants clash showcased Bengaluru's depth in both batting and bowling, sending a strong message to other teams in the league.
