Royal Challengers Bengaluru asserted supremacy in the Women’s Premier League, demolishing Gujarat Giants by 61 runs for their fifth win on the trot, storming into playoffs first at Vadodara.
Batting first post-toss loss, RCB recovered from 9/2 via Mandhana-Naik’s 60-run stand. Naik’s 73 (55b, 7×4, 1×6) and Ghosh’s 27 lifted them to 178/6 against GG’s spin of Gautam (2), Gardner (2), Thakur (1), Devine (1).
GG’s batting imploded: three down for five, then six for 56. Gardner’s 54 fought valiantly with Sharma (18) and Fulmali (14), but 117/8 was inadequate.
Satghare’s 3-for, de Klerk’s brace, and singles from Bell, Yadav, Patil sealed the rout.
RCB’s turnaround from shaky starts to scoreboard pressure exemplifies their maturity. This lopsided contest signals their championship credentials, leaving rivals trailing in the playoff hunt.