✓ The Women's Premier League 2025 witnessed a thrilling encounter between RCB and GG at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
Toss and Team Decisions
✓ GG's captain, Ashleigh Gardner, won the toss and elected to field first, aiming to capitalize on favorable bowling conditions.
Challenging Start
✓ RCB faced early setbacks, losing key wickets in the powerplay, including openers Smriti Mandhana and Danielle Wyatt, resulting in a score of 26/3 after six overs.
Middle Order Resistance
✓ Despite the early losses, Kanika Ahuja provided some stability with a 28-ball 33, while Raghvi Bist contributed 22 runs, helping RCB reach a total of 125/7 in their allotted 20 overs.
GG's Bowling Highlights
✓ GG's bowlers showcased disciplined performances, with Tanuja Kanwar and Deandra Dottin each claiming two wickets, effectively restricting RCB's scoring opportunities..
GG's Steady Chase
✓ Chasing 126, GG maintained composure despite losing early wickets. Captain Ashleigh Gardner led from the front with a commanding 58 off 31 balls, including six fours and three sixes.
Crucial Partnerships
✓ Phoebe Litchfield provided valuable support with an unbeaten 30 off 21 balls, forming a pivotal partnership with Gardner that steered GG closer to the target.
RCB's Bowling Efforts
✓ Renuka Singh and Georgia Wareham each secured two wickets, attempting to defend the modest total, but GG's batting depth proved decisive.
GG's Victory
✓ GG successfully chased down the target in 16.3 overs, finishing at 126/4, and securing a six-wicket victory over RCB.
Player of the Match
✓ Ashleigh Gardner was awarded Player of the Match for her all-round performance, contributing significantly with both bat and ball to lead GG to their first win at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.