The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 kicked off with an exciting match between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Gujarat Giants (GG) on February 14, 2025, at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara. RCB emerged victorious with a 6-wicket win, chasing down a massive target with 9 balls to spare.
The highlight of the match was Richa Ghosh, who played a sensational knock of 64 runs off 27 balls* and was awarded the Player of the Match.
Gujarat Giants’ Innings:
Gujarat Giants’ captain Ashleigh Gardner won the toss and opted to bat first. The team started cautiously, scoring only 54 runs in the first 9 overs. However, the middle order stepped up, with contributions from:
- Ashleigh Gardner: 79 runs off 37 balls
- Beth Mooney: 50 runs
- Deandra Dottin: Quickfire cameo
Their efforts powered Gujarat to a competitive total of 201/5 in 20 overs.
Royal Challengers Bangalore’s Chase:
Chasing 202 runs, RCB had a shaky start as Smriti Mandhana and Sophie Devine departed early. However, Ellyse Perry (50 runs) and Richa Ghosh steadied the innings. Ghosh’s aggressive batting completely turned the match in RCB’s favor.
RCB reached the target in 18.3 overs, finishing at 202/4, securing a dominant win.
Captains’ Reactions:
Smriti Mandhana (RCB Captain): Praised Richa Ghosh and Ellyse Perry for their match-winning partnership and mentioned the need for improvement in bowling and fielding.Ashleigh Gardner (GG Captain): Expressed disappointment over the loss, stating that 200+ was a defendable total, but the bowlers failed to execute their plans.
Conclusion:
This match was a perfect start to WPL 2025, showcasing high-scoring action and thrilling performances. With such explosive cricket, fans can expect an exciting season ahead!
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