Sat Feb 15 12:11:57 UTC 2025: ## RCB Thrillers Past Gujarat Giants in Record-Breaking WPL Opener

**Vadodara, India** – Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) began their Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 campaign with a thrilling six-wicket victory over Gujarat Giants (GG) on Friday at the Kotambi Stadium. The match, a run-fest that saw a record 403 runs scored, ended with RCB achieving the highest-ever successful run chase in WPL history.

Gujarat Giants, winning the toss and electing to bat first, posted a formidable 201/5 thanks to a 79* run knock from captain Ashleigh Gardner and a 56 run contribution from Beth Mooney. Deandra Dottin also added a quickfire 25. Renuka Singh Thakur was the pick of the RCB bowlers with two wickets.

Chasing a daunting 202, RCB suffered an early collapse, losing Smriti Mandhana (9) and Danielle Wyatt-Hodge (4) cheaply. However, Ellyse Perry’s fiery 57 and a steadying 25 from Raghvi Bist revived the chase, setting the stage for a dramatic finish.

With the required runs mounting, Richa Ghosh (64* off 27 balls) and Kanika Ahuja (30* off 13 balls) unleashed a breathtaking 93-run unbeaten partnership in just 37 balls. Ghosh’s explosive hitting, culminating in a match-winning six, secured RCB’s victory and earned her the Player of the Match award. The partnership secured the highest ever successful run chase in WPL history. The win marks a stunning start for the defending champions.

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