Mithali Raj lauds Richa Ghosh for her standout performance in the Women's Premier League 2025 opener, as Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeat Gujarat Giants. RCB's successful chase, aided by Richa's 64* and Ellyse Perry's half-century,

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) batter Ellyse Perry lauded the performances of Kanika Ahuja and Richa Ghosh after their team successfully chased down 202 against Gujarat Giants (GG) in the Women's Premier League (WPL).

Richa Ghosh smashed a 27-ball 64 to help Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) pull off the highest-successful run chase in WPL history.

Star Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) player Richa Ghosh has credited her sensational performance in the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 to pre-game match simulations. These strategic preparations proved instrumental in RCB's record-breaking run-chase against the Gujarat Giants.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru began their WPL title defence with a six-wicket victory against Gujarat Giants, in the season opener of the 2025 season, in Vadodara on Friday. Chasing 202 runs, RCB reached 202/4 in 18.

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*)

Despite Gujarat looking set to start with a win, it was another win for an RCB team who were back to business despite injuries. Richa Ghosh was the star with 64*, with Ellyse Perry playing a crucial knock.

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 Premier League (WPL) campaign with a massive six-wicket win in Vadodara on Friday.