Thu Feb 27 15:00:00 UTC 2025: **Gujarat Giants Win Thriller Against Royal Challengers Bangalore in WPL 2025**
Bengaluru, India – The Gujarat Giants secured a thrilling victory over the Royal Challengers Bangalore in a low-scoring Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 match today at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Winning the toss and electing to bowl first, Gujarat restricted RCB to a meager 125/7, a total that proved easily chaseable despite a challenging pitch that favored slower bowling.
RCB’s innings never truly ignited. They lost their top three batswomen early, managing only 26 runs in the powerplay. While a 48-run partnership between Raghvi Bist and Kanika Ahuja offered some respite, Gujarat’s bowlers, particularly Deandra Dottin (2/31) and Tanuja Kanwer (2/17), consistently broke partnerships to keep the scoring in check. Georgia Wareham’s 20 runs was the highest score for RCB.
Despite the low target, the Gujarat chase wasn’t without its moments of tension. Bengaluru’s bowlers applied pressure, but Gujarat’s batters eventually navigated the challenging conditions to achieve victory, showcasing their resilience and securing two crucial points in the tournament. Kashvee Gautam’s 1/17 was a key performance for Gujarat. Post-match, Gautam noted the importance of sticking to the basics and targeting Smriti Mandhana’s weaknesses.
The match, broadcast live on Star Sports and streamed on Jio Hotstar, marked a crucial turning point in both teams’ campaigns. For Gujarat, the win breathes life back into their playoff hopes, while RCB will need to regroup after their third consecutive defeat.
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