Shreyanka’s five-for, Radha’s grit power RCB to third straight win over Gujarat Giants

Royal Challengers Bengaluru stayed unbeaten with a dominant 32-run win over Gujarat Giants, powered by Shreyanka Patil’s five-wicket haul and a match-defining partnership between Radha Yadav and Richa Ghosh.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru continued their flawless run in the tournament, defeating Gujarat Giants by 32 runs to register their third consecutive victory and remain firmly at the top of the points table.

Chasing a challenging target of 183, Gujarat Giants were bowled out for 150, as RCB’s bowlers delivered a disciplined and clinical performance. The standout was Shreyanka Patil, who ripped through the Gujarat batting line-up with an outstanding spell of 5 for 23, effectively sealing the contest. Pacer Lauren Bell also maintained her impressive start for RCB, picking up 3 for 29 and keeping the pressure on throughout the chase.

Earlier, RCB found themselves in serious trouble after losing early wickets and slipping to 43 for 4. At a crucial juncture, India internationals Radha Yadav and Richa Ghosh steadied the innings with a vital fifth-wicket partnership that changed the course of the match.

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Radha Yadav played a composed yet attacking knock of 66 runs off 47 balls, while Richa Ghosh provided solid support with 44 off 28 deliveries. Together, the duo stitched a 105-run partnership, frustrating the Gujarat bowlers who had made early inroads and were threatening to keep RCB to a modest total.

Thanks to their efforts, Royal Challengers Bengaluru recovered strongly to post a competitive 182 for 7, a total that eventually proved too steep for Gujarat Giants.

With this win, RCB remain unbeaten after three matches, boasting a 100 percent winning record and an impressive net run rate of +1.828, reinforcing their strong early dominance in the competition.