RCB vs GG Highlights: Ashleigh Gardner, Bowlers Crush Royal Challengers in Dominant Victory
Gujarat Giants (GG-W) won decisively, beating Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB-W) by six wickets. This was the 12th match of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025, held at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. RCB had a tough time against Gujarat’s solid bowling. They scored just 125 runs for 7 wickets in 20 overs. GG chased the target in 16.3 overs. Captain Ashleigh Gardner led the way with a match-winning 58 off 31 balls.
RCB Collapse Early as Gujarat Bowlers Take Control
Royal Challengers Bangalore, under Smriti Mandhana, had a night to forget at home. Gujarat Giants won the toss and chose to field first. This put RCB under pressure with quick early breakthroughs.
- Danni Wyatt-Hodge (3) was trapped LBW by Deandra Dottin.
- Ellyse Perry (0) fell stumped to Ashleigh Gardner.
- Smriti Mandhana (10) was dismissed as RCB crumbled to 25/3 in the powerplay.
With the top order struggling, Kanika Ahuja (33) and Ragavi Bisht (22) formed a 48-run partnership. Then, a mix-up led to Bisht’s run-out in the 12th over, hurting RCB’s innings even more.
Gujarat Giants’ Bowlers Restrict RCB to 125/7
Despite brief resistance from the middle order, RCB never gained momentum.
- Kanika Ahuja (33) was caught and bowled by Tanuja Kanwar.
- Richa Ghosh (9) failed to accelerate, falling in the 16th over.
- Georgia Wareham (20) and Kim Garth (14)** managed a late push, but RCB finished with a below-par 125/7 in 20 overs.
Key Bowling Performances:
- Deandra Dottin: 2/18
- Tanuja Kanwar: 2/24
- Ashleigh Gardner & Mannat Gautam: 1 wicket each
Ashleigh Gardner’s Heroics Seal Victory for Gujarat Giants
Chasing 126, Gujarat Giants faced early losses. Beth Mooney scored 14, and Dayalan Hemalatha managed just 7. This left GG at 32 for 2 after 6.2 overs. Skipper Ashleigh Gardner stepped up with a bold innings. She pushed the chase ahead.
- Gardner smashed 58 off 31 balls at a blistering strike rate of 187.10, hitting six fours and three sixes.
- Phoebe Litchfield (30) gave strong support. She helped GG win with 21 balls left.
- Renuka Thakur (2/24) was the only standout bowler for RCB.
Gardner got out in the second-to-last over, but it didn’t matter. Gujarat won their second game of WPL 2025 in style.
Key Takeaways from RCB vs GG
- RCB’s top-order collapse put them on the back foot early.
- Gujarat’s bowlers dominated, with Dottin and Kanwar leading the attack.
- Ashleigh Gardner’s all-round performance proved decisive, securing a comfortable win.
Gujarat Giants climb the points table. RCB must rebound in their next matches to keep their playoff hopes alive.