Dominance defined Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s 32-run demolition of Gujarat Giants in WPL, where Shreyanka Patil’s four-wicket blitz ensured a third straight win. The result boosts RCB’s playoff chances significantly.
RCB’s batting innings was a blend of caution and aggression, reaching 157/7. Devine-Mandhana duo scored 50 in the first six overs. Perry’s match-defining 43, laced with boundaries, rescued from a mid-innings wobble. Gujarat bowlers Singh and Rana shone with three wickets apiece, yet leaked runs.
The bowling effort was spectacular. Patil, with her unerring accuracy, took 4/20 – dismissing top-order batters with deceptive spin. Her celebrations echoed the ‘panga’ spirit. Support from spinners Molineux and Shobana ensured Giants never got a foothold, all out for 125/9 in 20 overs.
Mandhana’s captaincy was spot-on, rotating bowlers effectively. ‘Shreyanka stepped up when it mattered most,’ she noted. Giants rued fielding lapses.
This streak has galvanized RCB fans. As the WPL season progresses, Bengaluru’s all-round prowess makes them title favorites.