Thu Feb 27 15:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Gujarat Giants Bowl Out RCB for 125, Set for Crucial WPL Victory

**Bengaluru, March 1, 2025** – The Gujarat Giants have taken a commanding position in their Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 clash against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), after restricting their opponents to a paltry 125/7. Winning the toss and opting to bowl first, Gujarat capitalized on a slow start by RCB, who lost their top three batters inside the powerplay, managing only 26 runs in the first six overs.

Despite a 48-run partnership between Raghvi Bist and Kanika Ahuja offering some respite, Gujarat’s bowlers maintained relentless pressure. Deandra Dottin and Tanuja Kanwar each claimed two wickets, while Ashleigh Gardner and Kashvee Gautam picked up one apiece, ensuring RCB’s innings never truly recovered. Georgia Wareham top-scored for RCB with 20 runs.

While the target of 126 might seem modest, the pitch offered assistance to slower bowlers, potentially creating challenges for Gujarat’s batting line-up. However, given their recent struggles – two consecutive losses to Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals – this low total presents a valuable opportunity for the Giants to revitalize their playoff hopes.

RCB, coming off back-to-back defeats against Mumbai Indians and UP Warriorz (the latter in a Super Over), will be hoping for a turnaround in their fortunes, but face an uphill battle after their underwhelming batting performance. The match is being broadcast live on Star Sports Network and streamed on Jio Hotstar. The chase is underway, with Beth Mooney and Dayalan Hemalatha opening the batting for Gujarat.

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