7 months ago
RCB Qualifies for Playoffs
In a Women's Premier League match, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) had a tough start, losing two wickets quickly.
Gautami Naik and Smriti Mandhana then worked together to stabilize the innings.
After Mandhana was out, Naik and Richa Ghosh added 69 runs.
Naik scored 73 runs before being dismissed, and Radha Yadav added a quick 17 runs at the end.
RCB finished with 178 runs for the loss of 6 wickets.
Gujarat Giants struggled in their chase, losing 3 wickets for just 5 runs.
Only Ashleigh Gardner played well for Giants, scoring 54 runs.
RCB won by 61 runs and secured a spot in the playoffs.
RCB lost two early wickets, scoring just 9 runs in the second over.
Gautami Naik and Smriti Mandhana stabilized the innings with a 60-run partnership.
Naik scored 73 runs off 55 balls, including 7 fours and 1 six.
Richa Ghosh contributed 27 runs off 20 balls with three sixes.
RCB finished with 178 runs for 6 wickets in 20 overs, securing a playoff spot.
- Who
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Gujarat Giants (GG)
- What
- A Women's Premier League (WPL) match
- Where
- Vadodara International Cricket Stadium
- When
- January 19, 2024
- Why
- To compete in the WPL tournament
Key facts
- Match
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Giants
- Venue
- Vadodara International Cricket Stadium
- Date
- January 19, 2024
- RCB Total
- 178/6 in 20 overs
- Top Scorer
- Gautami Naik (73)
- Key Bowler
- Sayali Satghare (3/21)
- GG Total
- 117/8 in 20 overs
- GG Top Scorer
- Ashleigh Gardner (54)
Timeline
RCB's win over CSK in '25 fueled their rise, setting stage for later triumphs.
Then, RCB crushed Delhi by 8 wickets, topping the table before Gujarat clash.
In the WPL, RCB thrashed Gujarat by 61 runs, booking playoff spot.
Quotes
Gautami Naik
A player for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the Women's Premier League (WPL).
“My idol is Hardik Pandya. I try to copy him, I want to play like him, how he plays with a cool mind in a pressure situation. That is also my nature too, and that is why I want to play like him.”
rediff.com
“I am just lost for words at the moment. I want to meet him once, I like him as a person, as an athlete. I am his big fan.”
rediff.com
Hardik Pandya
An Indian all-rounder and cricket player.
“Hi Gautami, I got to know that I am your cricketing idol. It feels too great to inspire a lot of young cricketers. And many congratulations on your first half-century. Enjoy the sport. I hope going forward you will do more and more for your franchise and your country. Keep loving the sport, be disciplined and enjoy.”
rediff.com
Sources
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