Royal Challengers Bengaluru Fall to Gujarat Giants in Thrilling WPL Match

Bengaluru, February 27, 2025 – Today, on Thursday, February 27, 2025, Gujarat Giants beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in an exciting match of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025. The game happened at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Gujarat Giants won by 6 wickets. Fans saw a great performance by Ash Gardner, who scored 58 runs off just 31 balls. This victory keeps Gujarat Giants alive in the tournament. Meanwhile, RCB faced their third loss at home this season.

The match started with Gujarat Giants choosing to bowl first. RCB batted and tried to set a big total. Kanika Ahuja scored 33 runs off 28 balls. Raghvi Bist made 22 runs off 19 balls. Georgia Wareham added 20 runs off 21 balls. But RCB could not build a strong score. Gujarat’s bowlers kept them in check. Tanuja Kanwar took 2 wickets for 16 runs. Deandra Dottin also got 2 wickets, giving away 31 runs. Renuka Singh Thakur from RCB fought back later, taking 2 wickets for 24 runs. Still, RCB finished with a modest total.

Then, Gujarat Giants came to bat. Ash Gardner led the chase with confidence. She hit quick runs and stayed calm under pressure. Phoebe Litchfield supported her with an unbeaten 30 runs off 21 balls. Together, they made the chase look easy. RCB’s bowlers tried hard. Georgia Wareham took 2 wickets for 26 runs. But it was not enough. Gujarat Giants reached the target in 16.3 overs. A wide ball from RCB sealed their defeat. Fans cheered as Gujarat celebrated a big win.

This match showed Gujarat Giants’ strength. Ash Gardner was the star. She not only scored runs but also took 1 wicket for 22 runs while bowling. Posts on X called her performance a “redemption arc” after a weaker game earlier. Gujarat moved up from the bottom of the WPL table. For RCB, this loss raised worries. They have lost all three home games so far. Experts say RCB needs to fix their batting and bowling plans.

Here is a table with the key players and their scores:

Team	Player	Runs Scored	Balls Faced	Wickets Taken
Royal Challengers Bengaluru	Kanika Ahuja	33	28	-
Royal Challengers Bengaluru	Raghvi Bist	22	19	-
Royal Challengers Bengaluru	Georgia Wareham	20	21	2/26
Royal Challengers Bengaluru	Renuka Singh	-	-	2/24
Gujarat Giants	Ash Gardner	58	31	1/22
Gujarat Giants	Phoebe Litchfield	30*	21	-
Gujarat Giants	Tanuja Kanwar	-	-	2/16
Gujarat Giants	Deandra Dottin	-	-	2/31

The crowd at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium was loud and full of energy. RCB fans hoped for a win. But Gujarat Giants played better today. Gardner’s quick 58 runs changed the game. Litchfield’s steady batting helped seal the deal. RCB’s batting struggled early. They lost wickets too fast. Their bowlers fought, but Gujarat’s batters were too strong.

This win is big for Gujarat Giants. They now have a chance to climb higher in the WPL 2025 points table. For RCB, it’s time to rethink their strategy. Fans on X are talking about the match. Some praised Gardner’s heroics. Others pointed out RCB’s home struggles. The next game will be important for both teams. Gujarat Giants look confident. RCB will aim to bounce back soon. For now, February 27, 2025, belongs to the Giants.