Former India cricketer Mithali Raj showered praise on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batting all-rounder Ellyse Perry for her "truly commendable" commitment against Gujarat Giants (GG). A half-century by Ellyse Perry and audacious ball-striking in death overs by half-centurion Richa Ghosh and Kanika Ahuja helped defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) kickstart their Women's

Richa Ghosh and Ellyse Perry smashed forceful fifties as Royal Challengers Bengaluru pulled off the highest run chase in the history of Women's Premier League.

Ellyse Perry's steady half-century and explosive batting by Richa Ghosh and Kanika Ahuja led Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a remarkable six-wicket victory over Garden Giants in the Women's Premier League.

Renuka was the pick of the bowlers, conceding just 25 runs and getting two wickets. Kanika, Wareham and Prerna got one wicket each. During the run-chase of 202, RCB openers Mandhana and Danni Wyatt-Hodge started with three fours in the first over, but Gardner pushed them back by removing both the openers in the next over. RCB was 14/2 in two overs.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated Gujarat Giants (GG) by six wickets in the first match of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 season on February 14 (Friday) at the Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara.

Earlier, Smriti Mandhana had won the toss for the Royal Challengers and asked the Gujarat Giants to bat first. Led by opener Beth Mooney (56) and skipper Ashleigh Gardner's (79*)