RCB did not start the chase well as they lost Smriti Mandhana and Danii Wyatt for just 14 runs. Post that, Perry came up with a magnificent innings of 57 from 34 deliveries to take RCB close to the total. Despite needing 113 from 60, Richa Ghosh’s 64 from 27 took RCB to a win.
A sublime 37-ball 79-run unbeaten knock from Ash Gardner and 42-ball 56 from Beth Mooney have helped Gujarat Giants post 201/5 after being sent to bat. Renuka Thakur and Kanika Ahuja struck early to remove Laura Wolvaardt and Dayalan Hemalatha in the first seven overs. However, it did not matter much. Mooney took the attack to RCB with a 44-run stand with Gardner. After Mooney fell, Gardner added a 30-ball 67-run stand with Deandra Dottin to post Gujarat’s highest-ever total in WPL.
RCB vs GG, WPL 2025 Updates
Richa Ghosh and Kanika Gupta new stars
And that is it. RCB have chased down 202 here. Dottin in hit for a big six, to end the match. Richa scores 64 from 27 and Kanika scores 30 from 13.
What an innings by Richa Ghosh here. She has shown the way to her team, in the time of need. Another excellent over for RCB. 13 from 13 needed.
24 from 18 needed
Not just Richa Ghosh, but then Kanika Gupta is scoring at rapid pace now. It is RCB's match to lose now.
Ghosh and Kanika going strong
The match is getting really close. Ghosh and Kanika are dealing in boundaries at the moment. Richa has raced to 37 from 17 deliveries. 50 partnership.
Last hope for RCB
While the run-rate has climbed to 13, Richa Ghosh can really produce a master-class. It is 123/4 in 14 overs now.
RCB hopes dashed as Perry out
And that is match for GG. Perry is dismissed by Sayali, and is caught at long on by Wolvaardt. She is out for 57 from 34.
Most 50+ scores in the WPL
6 - Meg Lanning (DC)
5 - Harmanpreet Kaur (MI)
5 - Shafali Verma (DC)
5 - Ellyse Perry (RCB)
RAGHVI GONE
The Indian youngster wasn't to keep up the pace and is dismissed by Dottin. Out for 25 from 27 balls. GG in complete command.
Match in balance, Perry draws RCB close
A short-arm jab from Perry, against Dottin means she reaches her fifty in only 27 deliveries. Well done.
RCB vs GG Match Details
For cricket fanatics, February 14th isn’t just about Valentine’s Day—it’s also the start of the highly anticipated Women’s Premier League (WPL) season! This year, the action kicks off in Vadodara, a city that will host 6 matches, including the season opener between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) vs Gujarat Giants (GG). Will a power-packed RCB unit, featuring Smriti Mandhana and Ellyse Perry help RCB start the season with a win? As for the Giants, they also have built a strong unit, with Ashleigh Gardner at the helm.
- Match: Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women vs Gujarat Giants Women, 1st Match
- Date & Time: Friday, February 14, 2025, 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara
- Live Streaming: JioHotsar
Kotambi Stadium Pitch Reports
Pace vs Spin in T20s (Vadodara Stats) (Imp Stat)
| Type | Matches | Balls | Runs | Wickets | Best Bowling | Average | Economy | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pace | 6 | 466 | 450 | 19 | 5/13 | 23.68 | 5.79 | 24.5 |
| Spin | 6 | 455 | 400 | 22 | 3/6 | 18.18 | 5.27 | 20.6 |
RCB Squad for WPL 2025
Smriti Mandhana(c), Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Ellyse Perry, Sabbhineni Meghana, Raghvi Bist, Richa Ghosh(w), Georgia Wareham, Kanika Ahuja, Kim Garth, Prema Rawat, Renuka Thakur Singh, Ekta Bisht, Heather Graham, Sophie Molineux, Shreyanka Patil, Jagravi Pawar, Asha Sobhana, Joshitha V J
GG Squad for WPL 2025
Laura Wolvaardt, Beth Mooney(w), Harleen Deol, Deandra Dottin, Dayalan Hemalatha, Ashleigh Gardner(c), Simran Shaikh, Meghna Singh, Sayali Satghare, Tanuja Kanwar, Priya Mishra, Kashvee Gautam, Mannat Kashyap, Shabnam Md Shakil, Prakashika Naik, Bharti Fulmali, Phoebe Litchfield, Danielle Gibson
How to book RCB vs GG WPL 2025 Match Tickets?
Get ready to catch the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 action live! Tickets for the initial matches in Vadodara and Bengaluru went on sale on January 31st at 6 PM IST. You can grab your tickets online through the official WPL website or BookMyShow (via their website or mobile app). Booking tickets is a breeze, especially for the exciting Gujarat Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru match on the app.
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