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The sixth match of Women\u2019s Premier League (WPL)<\/strong> 2023 took place at Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai, where the Gujarat Giants (GG) faced off against the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n After winning the toss, the Giants chose to bat first and started off strong. Harleen Deol<\/strong> played a crucial innings, scoring 67 runs off 45 balls, with 9 fours and 1 six. However, it was Sophia Dunkley<\/strong> who stole the show, smashing 65 runs off just 28 balls, including 11 fours and 3 sixes. With the help of some late hitting by the lower order, the Giants finished their innings with a massive total of 201-7 in 20 overs. Shreyanka Patil<\/strong> was the pick of the bowlers for RCB, taking 2 wickets for 32 runs.<\/p>\n In response, RCB started off well, with Sophie Devine<\/strong> leading the charge with a brilliant innings of 66 runs off 45 balls, featuring 8 fours and 2 sixes. But, Bangalore lost wickets at regular intervals, and despite a quickfire knock of 30 not out off 11 balls from Heather Knight<\/strong>, they could only manage to reach a total of 190-6 in their allotted 20 overs. Ashleigh Gardner<\/strong> was the standout bowler for the Giants, picking up 3 wickets for 31 runs.<\/p>\n In the end, it was Gujarat who emerged victorious, winning the match by 11 runs. Dunkley was named the \u2018Player of the Match\u2019 for smashing the fastest half-century in the tournament. The Giants\u2019 win have opened their account in the WPL 2023 points table<\/a>, while the Smriti Mandhana-led RCB <\/strong>remain at bottom.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s how Twitter reacted:<\/strong><\/p>\n