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WPL 2026: RCB Women Outclass Gujarat Giants by 61 Runs as Gautami Naik Delivers Career-Defining Knock
Summary: Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women produced a statement performance in the Women’s Premier League 2026, crushing Gujarat Giants Women by 61 runs in Match 12 at Vadodara. A calm yet commanding 73 from Gautami Naik, followed by a ruthless bowling display led by Sayali Satghare, powered RCBW to one of their most convincing wins of the season.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women showcased why they are serious title contenders in the Women’s Premier League 2026, delivering a complete all-round performance against Gujarat Giants Women at the BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara, on Monday night.
After winning the toss, Gujarat Giants chose to bowl, hoping to exploit early conditions. However, that decision soon turned costly as RCBW recovered from early setbacks to post a competitive and ultimately match-winning total.
RCB’s innings began with early jolts, losing Grace Harris and Georgia Voll cheaply. Captain Smriti Mandhana played a fluent knock of 26, but it was Gautami Naik who held the innings together with maturity beyond her years.
Batting deep into the innings, Gautami played with excellent game awareness:
She built key partnerships with Richa Ghosh and later with Radha Yadav, ensuring RCB never lost momentum. Richa’s aggressive 27 off 20 balls, including three towering sixes, added vital acceleration in the middle overs.
Late fireworks from Radha Yadav (17 off 8) and Shreyanka Patil (8 off 2)* pushed RCBW close to the 180-mark.
Despite Ashleigh Gardner and Kashvee Gautam picking up two wickets each, Gujarat Giants leaked runs and conceded 21 extras, further hurting their cause.
Chasing 179, Gujarat Giants Women faced immediate trouble as RCB’s bowlers struck early and never allowed the batters to settle.
The standout performer was Sayali Satghare, who delivered a match-turning spell:
RCB’s bowling attack worked like a unit:
Gujarat Giants’ hopes rested on skipper Ashleigh Gardner, who fought valiantly with a 54 off 43 balls, striking five boundaries and a six. Unfortunately for GGTW, she received little support from the other end as wickets fell at regular intervals.
The Giants eventually limped to 117/8, well short of the target.
Gautami Naik was deservedly named Player of the Match for her composed and match-defining 73-run innings, which set the platform for RCBW’s dominant victory.
This emphatic win boosts RCBW’s net run rate and strengthens their position in the WPL 2026 points table. More importantly, it underlines their depth in both batting and bowling - a crucial factor heading into the business end of the tournament.
For Gujarat Giants Women, the loss highlights ongoing top-order concerns and the need for better middle-order partnerships in upcoming matches.
Cricket fans can look forward to another exciting clash as Delhi Capitals Women (DCW) face Mumbai Indians Women (MIW) in the 13th match of WPL 2026, at the same venue in Vadodara.
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RCBW vs GGTW, WPL 2026 – Complete Match Story
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women showcased why they are serious title contenders in the Women’s Premier League 2026, delivering a complete all-round performance against Gujarat Giants Women at the BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara, on Monday night.
After winning the toss, Gujarat Giants chose to bowl, hoping to exploit early conditions. However, that decision soon turned costly as RCBW recovered from early setbacks to post a competitive and ultimately match-winning total.
Gautami Naik’s Classy 73 Lays the Foundation
RCB’s innings began with early jolts, losing Grace Harris and Georgia Voll cheaply. Captain Smriti Mandhana played a fluent knock of 26, but it was Gautami Naik who held the innings together with maturity beyond her years.
Batting deep into the innings, Gautami played with excellent game awareness:
- 73 runs off 55 balls
- 7 fours and 1 six
- Strike Rate: 132.73
She built key partnerships with Richa Ghosh and later with Radha Yadav, ensuring RCB never lost momentum. Richa’s aggressive 27 off 20 balls, including three towering sixes, added vital acceleration in the middle overs.
Late fireworks from Radha Yadav (17 off 8) and Shreyanka Patil (8 off 2)* pushed RCBW close to the 180-mark.
Despite Ashleigh Gardner and Kashvee Gautam picking up two wickets each, Gujarat Giants leaked runs and conceded 21 extras, further hurting their cause.
- RCBW: 178/6 in 20 overs (Run Rate: 8.9)
RCB Bowlers Rip Through Gujarat Giants Line-up
Chasing 179, Gujarat Giants Women faced immediate trouble as RCB’s bowlers struck early and never allowed the batters to settle.
The standout performer was Sayali Satghare, who delivered a match-turning spell:
- 3 wickets
- Key top-order dismissals
- Maintained relentless pressure
RCB’s bowling attack worked like a unit:
- Nadine de Klerk: 2 wickets for just 17 runs
- Lauren Bell: Economical spell with a maiden
- Shreyanka Patil: Smart variations in the death overs
Gujarat Giants’ hopes rested on skipper Ashleigh Gardner, who fought valiantly with a 54 off 43 balls, striking five boundaries and a six. Unfortunately for GGTW, she received little support from the other end as wickets fell at regular intervals.
The Giants eventually limped to 117/8, well short of the target.
- GGTW: 117/8 in 20 overs (Run Rate: 5.85)
Player of the Match: Gautami Naik
Gautami Naik was deservedly named Player of the Match for her composed and match-defining 73-run innings, which set the platform for RCBW’s dominant victory.
Key Match Highlights
- Margin of Victory: RCB Women won by 61 runs
- Top Scorer: Gautami Naik (73)
- Best Bowling Figures: Sayali Satghare (3 wickets)
- Venue: BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara
- Match: 12th Match, Women’s Premier League 2026
What This Win Means for RCB Women
This emphatic win boosts RCBW’s net run rate and strengthens their position in the WPL 2026 points table. More importantly, it underlines their depth in both batting and bowling - a crucial factor heading into the business end of the tournament.
For Gujarat Giants Women, the loss highlights ongoing top-order concerns and the need for better middle-order partnerships in upcoming matches.
Up Next in WPL 2026
Cricket fans can look forward to another exciting clash as Delhi Capitals Women (DCW) face Mumbai Indians Women (MIW) in the 13th match of WPL 2026, at the same venue in Vadodara.
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