RCB vs GG, WPL 2025 Highlights: Gujarat Giants beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by six wickets
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RCB vs GG, WPL 2025 Highlights: Gujarat Giants beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by six wickets

RCB vs GG, WPL 2025: Ashleigh Gardner led from the front with a blazing 58 off 31 balls as bottom-placed Gujarat Giants snapped their losing streak with a dominant six-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the WPL here on Thursday. Opting to bowl, GG put on a disciplined bowling display, with Deandra Dottin (2/31) and Tanuja Kanwar (2/16) restricting RCB to a below-par 125/7. The offspin allrounder Gardner also chipped in with 1/22 in a tidy spell.

GG took just 16.3 overs to seal victory, with Gardner smashing three sixes and six fours in her third fifty of the tournament.

She raced to her half-century in just 28 balls, bringing it up in style with back-to-back sixes-a slog-sweep over long-on followed by a powerful hit over deep midwicket.

GG's top order faltered, with Beth Mooney (17), Dayalan Hemalatha (11), and Harleen Deol (5) falling cheaply, but Gardner took charge.

She broke free in Prema Rawat's over, plundering 19 runs -- pulling one to fine leg, driving another through cover, and finishing with a six over deep square leg.

There was no stopping GG from there as they cruised to their second win of the season, their last coming against UP Warriorz in Vadodara.

Desperate for a win, the bottom-placed Giants who have just one victory, delivered with the ball, with pace spearhead Deandra (2/31) and left-arm spinner Tanuja Kanwar (2/16) giving outstanding performance.

Gardner (1/22) and Kashvee Gautam (1/17) provided solid support.

Opting to bowl, GG struck early, reducing RCB to 25/3 inside the powerplay.

Smriti Mandhana (10 off 20), Danni Wyatt-Hodge (4 off 4), and in-form Ellyse Perry (0 off 4) fell cheaply. Perry had scored three fifties in her last four innings, including two 80-plus knocks.

Kanika Ahuja (33 off 28; 1x4, 2x6) and Ragvi Bist (22 off 19; 1x4, 1x6) counter-attacked, adding 48 off 37 balls.

Kanika dominated leg-spinner Priya Mishra, smashing back-to-back boundaries, including a six, as her over went for 18 runs.

Bist looked threatening, launching Meghna Singh's off-cutter over long-on for a six, but GG struck back quickly, removing both batters within five runs.

Bist was run out immediately after a dropped catch, while Kanika miscued a big hit, allowing Kanwar to sprint back for a superb diving catch off her own bowling.

Georgia Wareham (20 not out; 21 balls) and Richa Ghosh (9 off 10) attempted to rebuild with a 21-run stand, but Kashvee's yorker cleaned up Ghosh, keeping GG in control.
20:48 (IST) Feb 27
1
Overs16.3
Score102 - 6

Tanuja Kanwer to Georgia Wareham, Short and at the stumps, Georgia Wareham whips it to deep mid-wicket and picks up a single.

20:47 (IST) Feb 27
1
Overs16.2
Score101 - 6

Tanuja Kanwer to Kim Garth, Looped full, outside off, Kim Garth cuts it to deep point for a single.

20:47 (IST) Feb 27
1
Overs16.1
Score100 - 6

Tanuja Kanwer to Georgia Wareham, Full, outside off, Georgia Wareham heaves it to long on for a single.

20:47 (IST) Feb 27

Kim Garth walks out next to bat. 

20:45 (IST) Feb 27
Score after 16 overs 99 - 6
Runs Scored: 0
02(1NB)14010(W)
  • Richa Ghosh 9 (10)
  • Georgia Wareham 11 (13)
Kashvee Gautam3-0-12-1
W
Overs15.6
Score99 - 6

Kashvee Gautam to Richa Ghosh, OUT! TIMBER! Kashvee Gautam gets a big wicket for Gujarat! Chinnaswamy Stadium has gone silent. Kashvee Gautam fires a yorker in at the stumps, Richa Ghosh fails to get her bat down in time and the ball zips through to uproot the off stump out of the ground. A timely wicket this for Gujarat. 

20:44 (IST) Feb 27
1
Overs15.5
Score99 - 5

Kashvee Gautam to Georgia Wareham, Short of a good length, on middle and leg, Georgia Wareham pulls it to fine leg for a single.

20:44 (IST) Feb 27
0
Overs15.4
Score98 - 5

Kashvee Gautam to Georgia Wareham, Full, outside off, Georgia Wareham looks to cut but misses. 

20:43 (IST) Feb 27
4
Overs15.3
Score98 - 5

Kashvee Gautam to Georgia Wareham, FOUR! Just short of the fielder! Short of a good length, outside off, Georgia Wareham slaps it in front of Meghna Singh at cover who dives ahead but the ball dips in front of her and races past her for a boundary. 

20:43 (IST) Feb 27
1
Overs15.2
Score94 - 5

Kashvee Gautam to Richa Ghosh, Full, on middle and leg, Richa Ghosh tonks it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

20:42 (IST) Feb 27
1nb
Overs15.2
Score93 - 5

Kashvee Gautam to Georgia Wareham, A low full toss, on off, Georgia Wareham backs away a bit and works it to cover. Kashvee Gautam has overstepped and a Free Hit will now follow. 

20:42 (IST) Feb 27
0
Overs15.1
Score91 - 5

Kashvee Gautam to Georgia Wareham, Full, on off, Georgia Wareham drives it to mid off.

20:40 (IST) Feb 27
Score after 15 overs 91 - 5
Runs Scored: 0
161100
  • Richa Ghosh 8 (8)
  • Georgia Wareham 5 (8)
Deandra Dottin2-0-16-1
0
Overs14.6
Score91 - 5

Deandra Dottin to Richa Ghosh, On a length around off, Richa Ghosh drives this towards extra cover for no run. 

20:40 (IST) Feb 27
0
Overs14.5
Score91 - 5

Deandra Dottin to Richa Ghosh, Short-pitched, wide of off, Richa Ghosh aims for the upper-cut but misses out. 

20:39 (IST) Feb 27
1
Overs14.4
Score91 - 5

Deandra Dottin to Georgia Wareham, Back of a length around leg, Georgia Wareham flat bats this towards deep square for one. 

20:39 (IST) Feb 27
1
Overs14.3
Score90 - 5

Deandra Dottin to Richa Ghosh, Back of a length around off, Richa Ghosh punches this away for one. 

20:38 (IST) Feb 27
6
Overs14.2
Score89 - 5

Deandra Dottin to Richa Ghosh, SIX! HERE COMES SOME FUN COURTESY RICHA! On a length around middle and off, Richa Ghosh clears her front leg and swings within the line. Connects right out of the middle of her bat and the ball has landed on the other side of the ropes toward long on for a huge six. 

20:37 (IST) Feb 27
1
Overs14.1
Score83 - 5

Deandra Dottin to Georgia Wareham, Pitched-up around off, Georgia Wareham drives this through cover for one. 

20:36 (IST) Feb 27
Score after 14 overs 82 - 5
Runs Scored: 0
001011
  • Georgia Wareham 3 (6)
  • Richa Ghosh 1 (4)
Ash Gardner4-0-22-1
1
Overs13.6
Score82 - 5

Ash Gardner to Georgia Wareham, Tossed up on the pads, Georgia Wareham flicks this through mid-wicket for another single. 

20:36 (IST) Feb 27
1
Overs13.5
Score81 - 5

Ash Gardner to Richa Ghosh, Full and on the pads, Richa Ghosh flicks this to long on for one. 

20:35 (IST) Feb 27
0
Overs13.4
Score80 - 5

Ash Gardner to Richa Ghosh, Quicker and flatter wide of off, Richa Ghosh goes for the square cut but misses out. 

20:35 (IST) Feb 27
1
Overs13.3
Score80 - 5

Ash Gardner to Georgia Wareham, Short of a length around middle and leg, Georgia swivels and hits this towards deep square for one. 

20:35 (IST) Feb 27
0
Overs13.2
Score79 - 5

Ash Gardner to Georgia Wareham, Floted around the pads, Georgia Wareham tucks this towards leg for no run. 

20:34 (IST) Feb 27
0
Overs13.1
Score79 - 5

Ash Gardner to Georgia Wareham, Pushed through on off, Georgia Wareham edges this towards backward point for no run. 

20:31 (IST) Feb 27

Strategic break! Gujarat have struck at a crucial juncture, breaking a key partnership and tightening their grip on the game. While the pitch hasn’t posed major challenges for batting, Bengaluru’s shot selection and execution have let them down, leaving them teetering at 79/5. With the innings in a precarious position, Richa Ghosh and Georgia Wareham will need to steady the ship, rebuild, and push towards a competitive total. Meanwhile, Gujarat will be eager to keep the momentum going, maintain the pressure, and keep chipping away at wickets to further dent Bengaluru’s hopes. A critical phase of play ahead!

20:31 (IST) Feb 27
Score after 13 overs 79 - 5
Runs Scored: 0
220(W)010
  • Richa Ghosh 0 (2)
  • Georgia Wareham 1 (2)
Tanuja Kanwer3-0-11-2
0
Overs12.6
Score79 - 5

Tanuja Kanwer to Richa Ghosh, Full and on off, Richa Ghosh defends this back to the bowler for no run. 

20:30 (IST) Feb 27
1
Overs12.5
Score79 - 5

Tanuja Kanwer to Georgia Wareham, Tossed up around off, Georgia Wareham drives this through cover for one. 

20:30 (IST) Feb 27
0
Overs12.4
Score78 - 5

Tanuja Kanwer to Georgia Wareham, Floated wide of off, Georgia Wareham goes for a cut but misses. 

20:29 (IST) Feb 27

Georgia Wareham walks out to bat at number 7 for Bengaluru.

20:28 (IST) Feb 27
W
Overs12.3
Score78 - 5

Tanuja Kanwer to Kanika Ahuja, OUT! STUNNER! Tanuja Kanwer has pulled off an absolute stunner! She's caught and bowled Kanika Ahuja with a breathtaking piece of fielding. Kanika Ahuja danced down the track to a tossed-up delivery but miscued her shot off the bottom of the bat. The ball soared high behind Tanuja, who kept her eyes locked on it, sprinted backward, and dove to take an incredible catch. Ash Gardner was in the vicinity, but Tanuja's focus never wavered, and she pocketed the catch with ease. 

20:27 (IST) Feb 27
2
Overs12.2
Score78 - 4

Tanuja Kanwer to Kanika Ahuja, Short of a length around off, Kanika Ahuja rocks back and cuts this past cover for two more. 

20:27 (IST) Feb 27
2
Overs12.1
Score76 - 4

Tanuja Kanwer to Kanika Ahuja, Edged and it flies past the keeper for two. Straight one around off, Kanika Ahuja shimmies down the track and looks for the slo over mid-wicket. The ball gets an outside edge and it flies toward the left of the keeper for two. 

20:26 (IST) Feb 27
Score after 12 overs 74 - 4
Runs Scored: 0
060(W)010
  • Richa Ghosh 0 (1)
  • Kanika Ahuja 29 (25)
Meghna Singh2-0-12-0
0
Overs11.6
Score74 - 4

Meghna Singh to Richa Ghosh, Back of a length around middle and off, Richa Ghosh punches this towards off for no run. 

20:25 (IST) Feb 27
1
Overs11.5
Score74 - 4

Meghna Singh to Kanika Ahuja, Back of a length, into the body. Kanika Ahuja thumps this into the surface and through mid on for one. 

20:25 (IST) Feb 27
0
Overs11.4
Score73 - 4

Meghna Singh to Kanika Ahuja, Good length around off, Kanika Ahuja cuts this to backward point for no run. 

20:24 (IST) Feb 27

Richa Ghosh walks in at number 6 for Bengaluru. 

20:22 (IST) Feb 27
W
Overs11.3
Score73 - 4

Meghna Singh to Raghvi Bist, OUT! RUN OUT! Smart work from Bharti Fulmali. Back of a length around off, Raghvi Bist cheks her lofted drive and ends up hitting it straight to Ash Gardner at cover. Ash loses it in the lights and drops it. Bharti Fulmali was alert as she picked it up and hit the bull's eye at the non-striking end with Raghvi Bist short of her crease. 

20:22 (IST) Feb 27
6
Overs11.2
Score73 - 3

Meghna Singh to Raghvi Bist, SIX! AWAY SHE GOES FOR A HUGE SIX! Pitched up around middle and off, Raghvi Bist clears her front leg and slogs this beyond the fence towards cow corner for a huge six. 

20:21 (IST) Feb 27
0
Overs11.1
Score67 - 3

Meghna Singh to Raghvi Bist, Spicy from Meghna Singh. Bumper around leg, Raghvi Bist at first looks to take it on and go for the pull but ends up bailing out of the stroke. 

20:20 (IST) Feb 27
Score after 11 overs 67 - 3
Runs Scored: 0
061111
  • Raghvi Bist 16 (16)
  • Kanika Ahuja 28 (23)
Ash Gardner3-0-19-1
1
Overs10.6
Score67 - 3

Ash Gardner to Raghvi Bist, Tossed up around the pads, Raghvi Bist tucks this to mid-wicket for one. 

20:20 (IST) Feb 27
1
Overs10.5
Score66 - 3

Ash Gardner to Kanika Ahuja, Full around on off, Kanika Ahuja steps out of her crease and drills this towards long off. 

20:19 (IST) Feb 27
1
Overs10.4
Score65 - 3

Ash Gardner to Raghvi Bist, Tossed up outside off, Raghvi Bist smashes this towards long on for one. 

20:19 (IST) Feb 27
1
Overs10.3
Score64 - 3

Ash Gardner to Kanika Ahuja, Floated around the pads, Kanika Ahuja drills this towards leg for one. 

20:18 (IST) Feb 27
6
Overs10.2
Score63 - 3

Ash Gardner to Kanika Ahuja, SIX! KANIKA GOES BIG! Tossed up around middle and off, Kanika Ahuja steps out of her crease and lofts this over the fence towards deep cover for yet another biggie of her bat. 

20:18 (IST) Feb 27
0
Overs10.1
Score57 - 3

Ash Gardner to Kanika Ahuja, Short of a length around middle and off, Kanika Ahuja cuts this towards cover for no run. 

20:16 (IST) Feb 27
Score after 10 overs 57 - 3
Runs Scored: 0
021110
  • Raghvi Bist 14 (14)
  • Kanika Ahuja 20 (19)
Meghna Singh1-0-5-0
0
Overs9.6
Score57 - 3

Meghna Singh to Raghvi Bist, Full, outside off, Raghvi Bist eases the drive to cover for a single.

20:16 (IST) Feb 27
1
Overs9.5
Score57 - 3

Meghna Singh to Kanika Ahuja, Short of a length, over off, Kanika Ahuja swats it to the right of mid off and takes a single.

20:15 (IST) Feb 27
1
Overs9.4
Score56 - 3

Meghna Singh to Raghvi Bist, Full, on middle, Raghvi Bist flicks it to long on and picks up a run.

20:14 (IST) Feb 27
1
Overs9.3
Score55 - 3

Meghna Singh to Kanika Ahuja, Fuller at the stumps, Kanika Ahuja nudges it in front of cover and steals another single.

20:13 (IST) Feb 27
2
Overs9.2
Score54 - 3

Meghna Singh to Kanika Ahuja, Angling away, fuller in length, outside off, Ahuja drives it to deep cover and picks up two runs. Great running this!

20:13 (IST) Feb 27

Meghna Singh is brought into the attack. 

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RCB vs GG, WPL 2025: Ashleigh Gardner led from the front with a blazing 58 off 31 balls as bottom-placed Gujarat Giants snapped their losing streak with a dominant six-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the WPL here on Thursday.

Opting to bowl, GG put on a disciplined bowling display, with Deandra Dottin (2/31) and Tanuja Kanwar (2/16) restricting RCB to a below-par 125/7. The offspin allrounder Gardner also chipped in with 1/22 in a tidy spell.

GG took just 16.3 overs to seal victory, with Gardner smashing three sixes and six fours in her third fifty of the tournament.

She raced to her half-century in just 28 balls, bringing it up in style with back-to-back sixes-a slog-sweep over long-on followed by a powerful hit over deep midwicket.

GG's top order faltered, with Beth Mooney (17), Dayalan Hemalatha (11), and Harleen Deol (5) falling cheaply, but Gardner took charge.

She broke free in Prema Rawat's over, plundering 19 runs -- pulling one to fine leg, driving another through cover, and finishing with a six over deep square leg.

There was no stopping GG from there as they cruised to their second win of the season, their last coming against UP Warriorz in Vadodara.

Desperate for a win, the bottom-placed Giants who have just one victory, delivered with the ball, with pace spearhead Deandra (2/31) and left-arm spinner Tanuja Kanwar (2/16) giving outstanding performance.

Gardner (1/22) and Kashvee Gautam (1/17) provided solid support.

Opting to bowl, GG struck early, reducing RCB to 25/3 inside the powerplay.

Smriti Mandhana (10 off 20), Danni Wyatt-Hodge (4 off 4), and in-form Ellyse Perry (0 off 4) fell cheaply. Perry had scored three fifties in her last four innings, including two 80-plus knocks.

Kanika Ahuja (33 off 28; 1x4, 2x6) and Ragvi Bist (22 off 19; 1x4, 1x6) counter-attacked, adding 48 off 37 balls.

Kanika dominated leg-spinner Priya Mishra, smashing back-to-back boundaries, including a six, as her over went for 18 runs.

Bist looked threatening, launching Meghna Singh's off-cutter over long-on for a six, but GG struck back quickly, removing both batters within five runs.

Bist was run out immediately after a dropped catch, while Kanika miscued a big hit, allowing Kanwar to sprint back for a superb diving catch off her own bowling.

Georgia Wareham (20 not out; 21 balls) and Richa Ghosh (9 off 10) attempted to rebuild with a 21-run stand, but Kashvee's yorker cleaned up Ghosh, keeping GG in control.

Teams:

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Smriti Mandhana (c), Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Ellyse Perry, Richa Ghosh (wk), Raghvi Bist, Kanika Ahuja, Georgia Wareham, Sneh Rana, Kim Garth, Prema Rawat and Renuka Singh Thakur.

Gujarat Giants: Beth Mooney (wk), Harleen Deol, Phoebe Litchfield, Dayalan Hemalatha, Ashleigh Gardner (c), Kashvee Gautam, Deandra Dottin, Meghna Singh, Tanuja Kanwar, Priya Mishra and Bharti Fulmali.