RCB Women Continue Winning Streak with Dominant Performance
Royal Challengers Bengaluru women's cricket team extended their winning run in the Women's Premier League on Friday. They defeated Gujarat Giants by 32 runs in a thrilling encounter. This marks their third consecutive victory in the tournament.
Yadav and Ghosh Rescue RCB After Early Collapse
RCB faced early trouble after being asked to bat first. They lost four wickets quickly, finding themselves at a precarious 43 for 4. The Gujarat Giants bowlers applied pressure from the start.
Kashvee Gautam struck early, trapping Grace Harris LBW. She then removed Dayalan Hemalatha to put RCB on the back foot. Smriti Mandhana fell to Renuka Singh, caught by Rajeshwari Gayakwad. Sophie Devine dismissed Gautami Naik as the batting lineup crumbled.
Radha Yadav and Richa Ghosh then staged a remarkable recovery. They built a solid partnership, taking time to settle before accelerating the scoring. Their 105-run stand for the fifth wicket came in just 11 overs.
Yadav played a brilliant innings of 66 runs from 47 balls. She dominated the bowling with aggressive strokes. Ghosh contributed 44 runs from 28 deliveries. She made full use of a reprieve, smashing Georgia Wareham and Sophie Devine for maximums.
The partnership brought up the 100-run mark in the 16th over. Nadine de Klerk added a quickfire 26 off just 12 balls towards the end. Her cameo helped RCB post a competitive total of 182 for 7.
Patil's Five-Wicket Haul Seals Victory
Gujarat Giants began their chase positively. Beth Mooney struck Lauren Bell for a boundary off the very first ball. Sophie Devine hit consecutive fours in the next over to maintain momentum.
Mooney continued her aggressive approach, smashing Bell over mid-off for a six. She followed it with two more boundaries to keep GG in contention. However, RCB struck back quickly through their bowlers.
Arundhati Reddy removed Devine to break the opening partnership. Shreyanka Patil then dismissed Mooney LBW, dealing a crucial blow. Bell claimed skipper Ashleigh Gardner, while Patil returned to dismiss Kanika Ahuja.
Wickets kept tumbling as Georgia Wareham departed, leaving GG at 70 for 5. Bharti Fulmali offered resistance with 39 runs from 20 balls. But the Giants could only manage 150 runs in 18.5 overs.
Shreyanka Patil delivered a masterclass performance with the ball. Her figures of 5 for 23 dismantled the Gujarat batting lineup. Lauren Bell provided excellent support with 3 for 29. Their combined efforts ensured RCB completed a comprehensive victory.
Third Straight Win Boosts RCB's Campaign
This victory marks Royal Challengers Bengaluru's third consecutive win in the Women's Premier League. The team showed resilience after early setbacks, with both batting and bowling units contributing significantly.
The century partnership between Yadav and Ghosh proved decisive. It transformed the innings from a struggling position to a commanding total. Patil's five-wicket haul then ensured Gujarat Giants never recovered during their chase.
RCB's emphatic win demonstrates their growing confidence in the tournament. The team appears to be hitting form at the right moment. Fans will be hoping this winning streak continues as the competition progresses.
