Royal Challengers Bengaluru achieved their third consecutive victory in the Women’s Premier League on Friday, fueled by an impressive century partnership between Radha Yadav and Richa Ghosh, alongside a stellar five-wicket haul from spinner Shreyanka Patil.
After opting to bat first, Bengaluru found themselves in a challenging position at 43 for 4 in the sixth over. However, Yadav and Ghosh rallied to form a formidable fifth-wicket partnership, amassing 105 runs. Yadav scored 66 runs off 47 balls, while Ghosh contributed 44 runs off 28 deliveries, helping the team post a challenging total of 182 for 7.
In response, Bengaluru’s bowlers quickly took control of the match. Shreyanka Patil delivered an outstanding performance, claiming five wickets for just 23 runs, while teammate Lauren Bell added to the tally with three wickets for 29 runs. Despite a valiant effort from Gujarat Giants’ Bharti Fulmali, who made 39 runs off 20 balls, the Giants fell short, managing only 150 runs in 18.5 overs.
This victory underscores the growing strength and skill of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru team, highlighting their potential as serious contenders in the Women’s Premier League, and offers a promising outlook for their upcoming matches. The combination of strong batting performances and effective bowling strategies signals a thriving phase for the team, with fans eager to see how they progress in the tournament.