Women's Premier League 2025  Rcb won the by 6 wickets ( 9 balls)  richa ghosh 64 (27)

As of now, detailed information about the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 opening match between the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and the Gujarat Giants (GG), held on February 14, 2025, is not available. The match was scheduled to take place at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara

The Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 season commenced today, February 14, with an exciting match between the Gujarat Giants (GG) and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara. RCB won the toss and Choose the field first.
Gujarat Giants Innings:

The Gujarat Giants set a formidable target, scoring 201 runs in their allotted 20 overs. Key contributions came from their top-order batters, with notable performances that laid a solid foundation for the team. The innings was marked by aggressive batting and strategic partnerships, challenging RCB's bowling lineup.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Innings:

In response, RCB showcased a remarkable chase, achieving the target in 18.3 overs with six wickets in hand. Captain Smriti Mandhana opened the innings but was dismissed early, scoring 9 runs off 7 balls. Danni Wyatt-Hodge also fell quickly, contributing 4 runs. However, Ellyse Perry anchored the innings with a stellar 57 runs off 34 balls, including six fours and two sixes. Richa Ghosh delivered a standout performance, remaining unbeaten with 64 runs off just 27 balls, boasting a strike rate of 237.03. Her innings featured seven fours and four sixes. Kanika Ahuja provided a swift finish, scoring 30 not out from 13 balls.

Match Highlights:

Highest Successful Chase: RCB's pursuit of 202 runs marks the highest successful chase in WPL history.

Key Partnerships: The partnership between Richa Ghosh and Kanika Ahuja was pivotal, adding 93 runs in just 37 balls, steering RCB to victory.

Bowling Performances: For GG, Ashleigh Gardner was the standout bowler, claiming two wickets for 22 runs. Despite their efforts, GG's bowlers couldn't contain RCB's aggressive batting lineup.

This thrilling encounter sets a high standard for the WPL 2025 season, promising more exciting matches ahead.