Radha Yadav Stars as RCB Women Beat Gujarat Giants by 32 Runs in WPL 2026
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women vs Gujarat Giants Women, WPL 2026 Match 9 – Full Match Analysis
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women delivered a dominant all-round performance to defeat Gujarat Giants Women by 32 runs in the 9th match of the Women’s Premier League 2026 at the DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai. The victory was set up by a sensational knock from Radha Yadav, who was rightly named Player of the Match for her match-defining innings and overall impact.
RCB Women vs Gujarat Giants: Match Summary
- Match: RCB Women vs GG Women, 9th Match, WPL 2026
- Venue: DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai
- Result: RCB Women won by 32 runs
- RCB Women: 182/7 (20 overs)
- Gujarat Giants: 150 all out (18.5 overs)
- Player of the Match: Radha Yadav (66 off 47 balls)
RCB Women Innings: Radha Yadav Anchors Remarkable Recovery
RCB Women were asked to bat first after Gujarat Giants won the toss, and the innings got off to a shaky start.
Early Wickets Put RCB Under Pressure
Despite a quick cameo from Grace Harris (17 off 8), RCB lost four wickets inside the powerplay:
- Smriti Mandhana struggled and departed early
- Hemalatha and Gautami Naik failed to capitalise
- RCB were reduced to 43/4 in 5.3 overs
At that point, Gujarat Giants looked firmly in control of the contest.
Radha Yadav & Richa Ghosh Change the Game
The match turned dramatically through a superb fifth-wicket partnership between Radha Yadav and Richa Ghosh.
- Radha Yadav: 66 runs off 47 balls
- Richa Ghosh: 44 runs off 28 balls
- Partnership of over 100 runs, the highest of the match
Radha played the anchor role to perfection, accelerating once set, while Richa’s aggressive strokeplay ensured the scoring rate remained healthy through the middle overs.
Late Assault Pushes RCB to 182
RCB finished strongly thanks to a powerful cameo from Nadine de Klerk (26 off 12), smashing boundaries in the death overs. RCB scored nearly 80 runs in the final five overs, lifting the total to a formidable 182/7, well above par on a slightly slowing DY Patil surface.
Gujarat Giants Run Chase: Promising Start, Costly Middle Overs
Chasing 183, Gujarat Giants needed a composed chase, but consistency eluded them.
Beth Mooney Provides Early Momentum
- Beth Mooney (27 off 14) started aggressively
- Gujarat reached 44/2 in the powerplay
However, her dismissal triggered a collapse that Gujarat never fully recovered from.
Middle Overs Collapse Hands Advantage to RCB
RCB’s bowling, led by Shreyanka Patil, completely shut down Gujarat’s middle order.
- Shreyanka Patil: 5 wickets for 23 runs
- Removed key batters including Mooney, Ahuja, and Renuka
- Applied relentless pressure through stump-to-stump bowling
Gujarat lost wickets at regular intervals, with big names like Sophie Devine and Ashleigh Gardner failing to make an impact.
Bharti Fulmali’s Late Resistance Falls Short
Bharti Fulmali (39 off 20) played a spirited knock late in the innings, striking three sixes, but with the required rate climbing rapidly and no support from the tail, her effort proved insufficient.
Gujarat were eventually bowled out for 150 in 18.5 overs.
Key Performers in RCB Women vs Gujarat Giants
Top Performers – RCB Women
- Radha Yadav: 66 (47), match-winning knock
- Shreyanka Patil: 5/23, decisive bowling spell
- Lauren Bell: 3 wickets, excellent control
Top Performers – Gujarat Giants
- Beth Mooney: Fast-paced 27
- Bharti Fulmali: Aggressive 39 off 20
Tactical Analysis: Why RCB Dominated
- RCB showed superior middle-overs management with both bat and ball
- Smart bowling changes disrupted Gujarat’s momentum
- Gujarat Giants lacked clarity in death bowling and batting depth
- RCB’s fielding intensity consistently created pressure
What This Result Means
- RCB Women gain crucial momentum and two valuable points in WPL 2026
- Gujarat Giants continue to struggle with consistency and middle-order stability
- Radha Yadav emerges as one of the standout performers of the tournament
Conclusion
The RCB Women vs Gujarat Giants WPL 2026 match showcased the importance of middle-overs dominance in T20 cricket. Radha Yadav’s composure under pressure and Shreyanka Patil’s incisive bowling ensured RCB stayed in control throughout the contest.
RCB look increasingly like genuine title contenders, while Gujarat Giants have significant areas to address if they are to stay competitive in the tournament.