Radha Yadav and Shreyanka Patil Shine as RCBW Crush Gujarat Giants; Stay Unbeaten in WPL 2026
Summary: Radha Yadav’s maiden WPL fifty (66) and Shreyanka Patil’s sensational 5-wicket haul propelled Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women to a dominant 32-run victory over Gujarat Giants Women, maintaining their perfect winning streak.
Match Report: RCBW’s Middle-Order Rescue and Bowling Masterclass
In a thrilling Match 9 of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026, Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women (RCBW) continued their dream run, defeating Gujarat Giants Women (GGTW) by 32 runs at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy. The victory was scripted by a gritty recovery from the middle order and a clinical bowling performance that left the Giants searching for answers.
Radha Yadav & Richa Ghosh: The Rescue Act
Choosing to bowl first, Gujarat Giants had RCBW reeling at 45/4 within the powerplay. Big names like Smriti Mandhana (5) and Grace Harris (17) fell early. However, Radha Yadav-promoted up the order-played the innings of her life.
Partnering with the explosive Richa Ghosh (44 off 28), Radha anchored the innings with a brilliant 66 off 47 balls, featuring 6 fours and 3 sixes. Their 105-run partnership turned the tide, allowing Nadine de Klerk (26* off 12) to push the final total to a formidable 182/7.
Shreyanka Patil’s Five-Star Performance
Chasing 183, Gujarat Giants started briskly but crumbled under the pressure of Shreyanka Patil’s spin. Shreyanka dismantled the GGTW batting lineup, finishing with incredible figures of 5/23. Despite a fighting 39 from Bharti Fulmali, the Giants were bundled out for 150 in 18.5 overs.
Match Quick Stats
| Team | Score | Top Performers |
|---|---|---|
| RCBW | 182/7 (20 Overs) | Radha Yadav (66), Richa Ghosh (44) |
| GGTW | 150/10 (18.5 Overs) | Shreyanka Patil (5/23), Lauren Bell (3/29) |
Result: RCBW won by 32 runs.
Player of the Match: Radha Yadav.
LIVE UPDATE: UP Warriorz vs Mumbai Indians (Match 10)
The action is heating up in the Saturday double-header! Following the RCBW victory, we are currently seeing a captain's knock in the afternoon clash.
Current Score: UP Warriorz 177/4 (18.1 Overs)
Key Moment: Meg Lanning has just been dismissed after a magnificent 70 runs, falling to Hayley Matthews.
Context: After being put in to bat by MI captain Harmanpreet Kaur, the Warriorz are looking to set a massive target to keep their playoff hopes alive.
Coming Up Tonight:
Match 11: Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (7:30 PM)
WPL 2026, RCBW vs GGTW, Radha Yadav, Shreyanka Patil, Women's Premier League Highlights
Post a Comment