Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women vs Gujarat Giants Women — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
WOMENS PREMIER LEAGUE 2026 • Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women won the match by 27 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of WOMENS PREMIER LEAGUE 2026, Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women took on Gujarat Giants Women on Jan 15, 2026, 05:30 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women won the match by 27 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 320 runs and 17 wickets fall between Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women (173/7 in 20.0 overs) and Gujarat Giants Women (147/10 in 18.5 overs).
2. Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women Innings Breakdown (173/7)
Batting in the first innings, Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women finished on 173/7 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 8.65 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women accumulated 37 runs for the loss of 4 wickets. Ivy spearheaded the batting effort with 66 runs off 47 balls (including 6 fours and 3 sixes at a strike rate of 140.4). Valuable middle-order support came from Catgirl, who contributed 44 runs off 28 deliveries, while Rose added 26 (12b). With the ball in the first innings, Pearl led the bowling figures with 3/31 in 4.0 overs (economy 7.75), assisted by Pistachio (2/41 in 4.0 overs).
3. Gujarat Giants Women Chase & Second Innings Summary (147/10)
Pursuing a target of 174 runs for victory, Gujarat Giants Women recorded 147/10 in 18.5 overs at a scoring rate of 7.81 runs per over. Macadamia anchored the chase for Gujarat Giants Women with 39 runs from 20 balls (3 fours, 3 sixes, strike rate 195.0), alongside Sandy who chipped in with 27 off 14 balls. Defending the total, Wonderwoman delivered a key spell of 5/23 across 3.5 overs at an economy rate of 6.00, while Livewire finished with 3/28 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Catgirl and Ivy (Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women), who combined for 105 runs off 66 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 13 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Supergirl making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Wonderwoman (Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women) topped the match rankings with 166.0 total points, followed closely by Ivy (146.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Wonderwoman.