WPL 2026 RCB vs GG - Match 09 - Radha–Richa Rescue, Shreyanka's Fifer
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women produced one of the most remarkable turnarounds of the season to defeat Gujarat Giants Women in WPL 2026 RCB vs GG Match 09 at DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai. After slumping to 43 for 4 inside the powerplay, RCB clawed their way back through a fearless counterattack led by Radha Yadav and Richa Ghosh. A challenging total on the board was then brilliantly defended, with Shreyanka Patil’s sensational five-wicket haul sealing RCB’s third straight win.
Match Summary
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women vs Gujarat Giants Women – Match 09
Women’s Premier League 2026 • Navi Mumbai
It was a night that summed up RCB’s growing belief in WPL 2026. Reduced early by disciplined Gujarat bowling, Bengaluru looked in serious trouble before Radha Yadav played the innings of her life, supported superbly by Richa Ghosh and later Nadine de Klerk. Their recovery pushed RCB to a competitive 182 for 7, a total that once seemed unlikely. Gujarat’s chase began brightly through Beth Mooney and Sophie Devine, but timely breakthroughs changed the game. Shreyanka Patil then ran through the middle and lower order, finishing with a memorable five-for to script another dramatic RCB victory.
Playing XI
First Innings: RCB’s Great Escape – 182/7 from 43/4
Grace Harris, Smriti Mandhana (c), Dayalan Hemalatha, Gautami Naik, Richa Ghosh (wk), Radha Yadav, Nadine de Klerk, Arundhati Reddy, Shreyanka Patil, Linsey Smith, Lauren Bell
Gujarat Giants Women
Beth Mooney (wk), Sophie Devine, Shivani Singh, Ashleigh Gardner (c), Georgia Wareham, Kanika Ahuja, Bharti Fulmali, Kashvee Gautam, Tanuja Kanwer, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Renuka Singh Thakur
Innings Breakdown
First Innings: RCB’s Great Escape – 182/7 from 43/4
RCB’s innings threatened to unravel completely after losing four wickets inside six overs, despite a blazing opening over from Grace Harris. Gujarat’s new-ball bowlers exploited early movement, leaving RCB reeling. What followed was extraordinary. Promoted up the order, Radha Yadav showed composure and controlled aggression, building a match-defining 105-run stand with Richa Ghosh. Radha brought up her maiden WPL fifty, while Richa’s fearless strokeplay kept the scoreboard ticking. Late fireworks from Nadine de Klerk ensured RCB crossed 180, completing the highest WPL recovery from being four down under 50.
Second Innings: Shreyanka Spins a Web as GG Fall Short
Gujarat Giants began the chase confidently, with Beth Mooney and Sophie Devine taking on the new ball. However, RCB struck at crucial moments to prevent a runaway powerplay. Once Shreyanka Patil entered the attack, the momentum swung decisively. Mixing drift, turn and subtle variations, she dismissed Mooney, Gardner and Ahuja in quick succession. Bharti Fulmali and Kashvee Gautam threatened a late twist with powerful hitting, but Shreyanka returned to rip through the tail, completing a memorable five-wicket haul. Gujarat were bowled out short of the target, unable to match RCB’s late surge.
Top Performers
Radha Yadav – 66 (47): A Knock That Changed the Night
Thrown into the deep end after RCB’s early collapse, Radha Yadav responded with a career-defining innings. Walking in during the powerplay for the first time in her WPL career, she absorbed pressure before expanding her range. Her clean striking against spin and fearless back-foot hitting against pace shifted momentum decisively. Radha’s ability to rotate strike kept Gujarat’s bowlers from settling, while her sixes at key moments lifted RCB beyond survival mode. This maiden WPL fifty was not just a personal milestone, but the foundation of RCB’s improbable comeback.
Richa Ghosh – 44 (28): Calm Amid Chaos
Richa Ghosh once again proved why she is RCB’s crisis manager. After early wickets, she focused on partnership-building rather than instant acceleration, guiding Radha through the toughest phase. Her ability to find gaps and punish loose deliveries released pressure at the other end. Though she fell short of a half-century, her contribution was priceless, forming one of the highest fifth-wicket stands in WPL history. Richa’s innings showcased maturity beyond her years and underlined her importance to RCB’s middle order.
Shreyanka Patil – 5/23: The Game-Breaker
Shreyanka Patil delivered a spell for the ages, becoming the youngest player to take a five-wicket haul in WPL history. Bowling with confidence and clarity, she used her stock off-spinner to deadly effect, especially against left-handers. Her wickets came at crucial moments, halting Gujarat just as partnerships threatened to blossom. Returning to clean up the tail under pressure, Shreyanka showed nerves of steel. This performance marked her third four-plus wicket haul in the league and firmly established her as RCB’s strike bowler.
What This Result Means
The win strengthens Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women’s position as early pace-setters in WPL 2026, marking their first-ever start to a season with three consecutive victories. More importantly, it highlights RCB’s growing resilience — winning from situations where defeat once seemed inevitable. The depth in their batting and variety in bowling give them confidence heading into tougher fixtures. For Gujarat Giants, the loss is another narrow setback that exposes their reliance on top-order runs. While their lower middle order showed promise, lapses in execution and fielding efficiency proved costly. As the tournament moves venues, both sides will take key lessons, but momentum firmly belongs to RCB.
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