Overview:
Shreyanka delivered when it mattered the most, adding 5 wickets to her bowling figures. Bell took three key wickets.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru registered their third consecutive win in the Women’s Premier League 2026, going past Gujarat Giants by 32 runs at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. After scoring 182 for 7, RCB dismissed GG for 150 in 18.5 to take their points tally to 6 points from three matches. In a chase of 183, Gujarat’s top order crumbled under pressure, with only wicket-keeper Beth Mooney showing fight, amassing 27 runs off 14 balls. She hit 4 boundaries and 1 six.
Sophie Devine (8), Kanika Ahuja (16) and skipper Ashleigh Gardner (3) had a miserable day with the bat. For Bengaluru, it was Lauren Bell and Shreyanka Patil‘s show with the ball. The two took 8 wickets in partnership and completely dismantled the Giants’ batting line-up.
Earlier, Smriti Mandhana’s RCB lost four key wickets with just 43 runs on the board. However, Radha Yadav and Richa Ghosh added 105 runs for the fifth wicket to give their bowlers a realistic chance of winning the game. Radha managed 66 runs off 47 balls, with the help of 6 fours and 3 sixes. Richa accumulated 44 runs off 28 deliveries, including 4 boundaries and 2 maximums.
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Devine dismissed three batters while Kashvee Gautam picked up two scalps. Georgia Wareham and Renuka Singh claimed 1 wicket each.
Full Scorecard – GG W vs RCB W Match 9 WPL 2026, January 16
Royal Challengers Bengaluru 182 for 7 (Radha 66, Ghosh 44, de Klerk 26, Devine 3-31) beat Gujarat Giants 150 (Fulmali 39, Patil 5-23, Bell 3-29) by 32 runs
Match Highlights & Key Moments
Gujarat lost 5 wickets for 70 runs, which proved to be the turning point of the match, as they couldn’t recover from the setbacks and lost the match. For RCB, it was brilliant batting by Radha Yadav, Richa Ghosh and Nadine de Klerk (26 off 12) that took the game away from the Giants.
Shreyanka delivered when it mattered the most, adding 5 wickets to her bowling figures. Bell took three key wickets.
Player of the Match
Radha Yadav, who hit 6 fours and 3 sixes in her knock of 66, was named the Player of the Match.
What This Result Means for the WPL 2026
RCB have shown their dominance, with three wins and 6 points. GG are in third position, but their net run rate is now in negative.
FAQs – GG W vs RCB W Match 9 WPL 2026
Q1: Who won yesterday’s GG vs RCB match?
A1: RCB defeated GG by 32 runs.
Q2: Who was the Player of the Match?
A2: Radha Yadav was adjudged the Player of the Match for scoring 66 runs.
Q3: What was the final score of yesterday’s match?
A3: Gujarat Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Royal Challengers Bengaluru 182 for 7 (Radha 66, Ghosh 44, de Klerk 26, Devine 3-31)
Gujarat Giants 150 (Fulmali 39, Patil 5-23, Bell 3-29)