Radha Yadav's Stellar Performance Leads RCB to Victory Over Gujarat Giants in WPL 2026

In an exciting match at the WPL 2026, Radha Yadav's outstanding performance led Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a total of 182 runs against Gujarat Giants. Despite a shaky start, Yadav's half-century and a solid partnership with Richa Ghosh stabilized the innings. The match saw impressive bowling from Sophie Devine, who took three wickets. Read on to explore the highlights and key moments from this thrilling encounter.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jan 17, 2026, 02:19 IST

RCB Sets a Competitive Total Against Gujarat Giants

Navi Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 16: Radha Yadav's impressive half-century propelled Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a total of 182 runs for 7 wickets in their 20 overs against the Gujarat Giants during the ninth match of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 at DY Patil Stadium on Friday.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru began their innings with a bang, as speedster Renuka Singh allowed 23 runs in the opening over, marking the highest runs conceded in a first over in WPL history.

However, the momentum shifted quickly when pacer Kashvee Gautam dismissed opener Grace Harris, who scored 17 runs off just eight balls, including four boundaries, falling LBW. By the end of three overs, Bengaluru was at 30 for 1.

Kashvee continued her impressive bowling, taking out Shivani Singh for four runs in the fourth over. Shortly after, RCB's captain Smriti Mandhana was dismissed by Renuka Singh, contributing only five runs to the score.

As wickets continued to tumble, Gautami Naik was dismissed by Sophie Devine for nine runs, leaving RCB struggling at 45 for 4 after six overs, a repeat of their earlier performance against Mumbai Indians in 2023.

Wicketkeeper Richa Ghosh and Radha Yadav then steadied the innings, bringing the score to 80 for 4 at the halfway mark.

In the 12th over, the pair reached a crucial 50-run partnership for the fifth wicket. Radha Yadav completed her half-century in just 36 balls during the last delivery of the 15th over, helping RCB to 131 for 4.

The duo's partnership flourished, culminating in a 100-run stand by the end of the 16th over.

Georgia Wareham eventually broke the partnership by dismissing Richa Ghosh in the 17th over. In the 19th over, Kashvee Gautam conceded 22 runs, pushing RCB to 178 for 5.

In the final over, Sophie Devine claimed two wickets, taking down Nadine de Klerk (26 runs off 12 balls) and Radha Yadav, who scored a remarkable 66 runs off 47 balls, including six fours and three sixes, leading RCB to a total of 182 for 7.

Notable bowlers included Sophie Devine (3 wickets for 31 runs), Kashvee Gautam (2 for 42), Renuka Singh (1 for 41), and Georgia Wareham (1 for 35).

Brief scores: Royal Challengers Bengaluru 182/7 in 20 overs (Radha Yadav 66, Richa Ghosh 44; Sophie Devine 3/31) vs Gujarat Giants.