Gujarat Giants Vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru WPL 2026 Highlights: Gautami Naik produced a composed half-century to guide Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a convincing 61-run victory over Gujarat Giants on Monday, securing a top-three finish in the Women’s Premier League. This win marked RCB’s fifth consecutive victory, making them the first team to qualify for the knock-out stage.

Asked to bat first, RCB faced early setbacks as Grace Harris and Georgia Voll were dismissed within the first two overs, leaving the score at just nine. Naik then took charge, steadying the innings alongside skipper Smriti Mandhana.

Naik continued to anchor the innings and found strong support from Richa Ghosh. The duo put on 69 runs for the fourth wicket, with Naik playing the leading role in a fluent knock of 73 off 55 balls. Ghosh contributed quick runs before Naik was dismissed in the 18th over. Late contributions from Radha Yadav helped RCB post 178 for six.

In reply, Gujarat Giants struggled throughout and were bowled out for 117. Sayali Satghare starred with 3 for 21, well supported by Nadine de Klerk.