RCBW vs GGW Highlights|Gujarat Giants Secure Dominant Six-Wicket Win Over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in WPL 2025 Match Summary

Gujarat Giants Women registered an emphatic six-wicket victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women in the 12th match of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025. The encounter, held at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, saw Gujarat Giants chase down the target of 126 with ease, thanks to a captain’s knock from Ashleigh Gardner and a solid contribution from Phoebe Litchfield.

Scorecard:

RCB Women – 125/7 (20 overs)
Kanika Ahuja 33 (28), Raghvi Bist 22 (19)
Tanuja Kanwar 2/16, Deandra Dottin 2/31

Gujarat Giants Women – 126/4 (16.3 overs)
Ashleigh Gardner 58 (31), Phoebe Litchfield 30* (21)
Renuka Singh 2/24, Georgia Wareham 2/26

Result: Gujarat Giants Women won by 6 wickets

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RCB’s Struggles with the Bat

Batting first after losing the toss, Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women posted a modest 125/7 in their allotted 20 overs. Skipper Smriti Mandhana’s struggles continued as she managed only 10 runs before falling to Tanuja Kanwar. Danielle Wyatt-Hodge (4) and Ellyse Perry (0) failed to make an impact, leaving RCB reeling early in the innings.

The middle order attempted to stabilize the innings, with Raghvi Bist (22 off 19) and Kanika Ahuja (33 off 28) showing resilience. However, RCB found it difficult to accelerate against Gujarat’s disciplined bowling attack. Georgia Wareham’s unbeaten 20 off 21 provided some late resistance, but the team’s total fell short of a competitive target.

Tanuja Kanwar was the pick of the bowlers for Gujarat Giants, finishing with figures of 2/16, while Deandra Dottin (2/31) and Ashleigh Gardner (1/21) provided crucial breakthroughs.

Gujarat Giants’ Chase Led by Gardner and Litchfield

Chasing 126 for victory, Gujarat Giants Women got off to a steady start with Beth Mooney (17 off 20) and Dayalan Hemalatha (11 off 15) adding 25 runs for the first wicket. However, Renuka Singh Thakur struck twice, dismissing both openers to give RCB a fighting chance.

Despite the setbacks, Gujarat remained in control as captain Ashleigh Gardner took charge. She played a blistering knock of 58 off 31 balls, anchoring the chase and punishing the RCB bowlers with six boundaries and three sixes.

Phoebe Litchfield provided excellent support, scoring an unbeaten 30 off 21 deliveries at a strike rate of 142.86. Their 51-run partnership ensured Gujarat Giants reached the target comfortably in 16.3 overs, sealing a commanding six-wicket victory.

Bowlers Shine for Gujarat Giants

The disciplined Gujarat bowling attack played a crucial role in restricting RCB to a below-par total. Tanuja Kanwar and Deandra Dottin’s early breakthroughs set the tone, while Ashleigh Gardner and Kashvee Gautam applied pressure in the middle overs.

For RCB, Renuka Singh Thakur (2/24) was the standout performer with the ball, while Georgia Wareham (2/26) managed to create some trouble for the Gujarat batters. However, the lack of a defendable total proved costly for the Bengaluru side.

Match Highlights & Key Takeaways

• Ashleigh Gardner’s Captain’s Knock: A brilliant 58 off 31 guided Gujarat Giants to victory.

• Tanuja Kanwar’s Impact: The left-arm spinner took 2/16 in four overs, dismantling RCB’s top order.

• RCB’s Batting Woes: Inconsistent performances from the top order led to a below-par total.

• Gujarat’s Clinical Chase: Despite losing early wickets, Gujarat’s middle order ensured a comfortable win.

What’s Next

Gujarat Giants Women will look to build on this victory as they continue their WPL 2025 campaign, while Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women will need to regroup and work on their batting issues ahead of their next match. With playoffs approaching, both teams will be eager to secure crucial wins in the coming fixtures.

As the WPL 2025 action intensifies, fans can expect more thrilling contests in the race for the coveted trophy.