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In a historic display of resilience and skill, Royal Challengers Bengaluru<\/strong> maintained their unbeaten streak in WPL 2026<\/strong> <\/a>by defeating the Gujarat Giants<\/strong> in a high-voltage Match 9 at the DY Patil Stadium. After recovering from a staggering top-order collapse to post 182, the Bengaluru side utilized a clinical bowling effort to stifle the Giants\u2019 chase. The evening was highlighted by extraordinary fielding and a career-best bowling performance that sent the home crowd into a frenzy. This 32-run victory not only cements RCB\u2019s position at the top of the table but also showcases their ability to dominate even when pushed to the brink. With this third consecutive win, Smriti Mandhana<\/strong>\u2019s squad has firmly established themselves as the team to beat in the current campaign.<\/p>\n The match began with a chaotic first innings where the Giants\u2019 pacers appeared to have secured an early victory, reducing RCB to a precarious 43\/4 during the powerplay. However, the game shifted dramatically thanks to a magnificent 105-run partnership for the fifth wicket between Radha Yadav<\/strong> <\/a>and Richa Ghosh<\/strong>. Radha played the anchor role to perfection, striking a career-best 66 off 47 balls to notch her maiden WPL fifty, while Richa provided the explosive counter-punch with a rapid 44 off 28.<\/p>\n Despite a stunning one-handed catch by debutant Shivani Singh<\/strong> to dismiss Dayalan Hemalatha<\/strong> earlier in the day, the Giants\u2019 bowlers had no answer for the duo\u2019s middle-over assault. A late cameo of 26 off 12 by Nadine de Klerk<\/strong> further propelled the score, ensuring RCB reached a formidable 182\/7. Even with Sophie Devine<\/strong>\u2019s tactical 3\/31 at the death, the momentum had firmly swung in favor of the Bengaluru side as they prepared to defend a target that required the Giants to maintain a record-breaking run rate under the lights.<\/p>\n Also WATCH: WPL 2026: Arundhati Reddy stuns Sophie Devine with a blinder in RCB-W vs GG-W game<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n The second innings was a masterclass in spin-bowling and athletic fielding, spearheaded by a historic five-wicket haul from the young sensation Shreyanka Patil.<\/strong> Shreyanka\u2019s figures of 5\/23 effectively dismantled the Giants\u2019 chase, starting with the crucial dismissal of Beth Mooney<\/strong> (27) after a successful LBW review that turned the game on its head.<\/p>\n The pressure was compounded by Arundhati Reddy<\/strong>, who took an unbelievable return catch to remove Devine, and Grace Harris<\/strong>, who produced the catch of the night. Stationed at mid-off, Harris sprinted forward and executed a full-length, horizontal dive to pluck the ball inches off the ground, dismissing the dangerous Bharti Fulmali<\/strong> (39) off Lauren Bell<\/strong>\u2019s bowling. As the required rate soared, Shreyanka returned to clean up the tail, utilizing her deceptive carrom balls to trap the lower order and secure her maiden fifer. The Giants were eventually bundled out for 150 in the 19th over, as RCB\u2019s clinical discipline across all departments secured a comprehensive victory.<\/p>\n From 43\/4 to ending up with 182 and a convincing win by 32 runs for RCBW to remain on top of the table. Excellent overall performance. Class early on with the bat from Radha and Richa and followed by a 5 wicket for Shreyanka. Well played.<\/p>\n \u2014 Prasanna (@prasannalara) January 16, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Really doubted whether Shreyanka will deliver this season after seeing her repeated injuries and less match time\u2026 But she has delivered so far big time.<\/p>\n \u2014 arfan (@Im__Arfan) January 16, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n RCB trusted Shreyanka and she delivering<\/p>\n \u2014 Yuva \u00ae (@Yuva_Sanchari) January 16, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n We just retained Shreyanka for just 60 lakhs \ud83d\ude2d\ud83d\ude2d steal .<\/p>\n \u2014 Sai (@akakrcb6) January 16, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Shreyanka Patil you beauty \ud83d\udc78 pic.twitter.com\/k4SbCYmy2O<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 RCB TWEETS (@fcRCBtweets) January 16, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Radha Yadav has spent 76% of her T20 career at No.8 or below. Never made 30 runs in an innings. Today at No.5, with 4 wickets down in powerplay, she smashed 66 off 47. Sometimes the person you ask to clean up after party is the one who should’ve been invited all along\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/TsabuCV6l1<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Abhishek AB (@ABsay_ek) January 16, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Radha Yadav has played so well with bat , Twitter itself crashed.<\/p>\n \u2014 Sai (@akakrcb6) January 16, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Elon Musk, you aren’t gonna see heaven, can’t able to tweet about Radha when she played once in a generational innings.<\/p>\n \u2014 Shailesh (@shailesh18_) January 16, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Queen Radha, sorry if I ever doubted your batting prowess\ud83d\ude47\u200d\u2640\ufe0f<\/p>\n \u2014 Siya (@siyaagrawal18) January 16, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Shreyanka Patil guides RCB to victory#cricket<\/a> #RCBvGG<\/a> #WPL2026<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/JOKBIzKhhM<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 WomenCricket.com (@WomenCricketHQ) January 16, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Also WATCH:\u00a0WPL 2026: Debutant Shivani Singh pulls off a jaw-dropping one-handed stunner during RCB-W vs GG-W clash<\/a><\/strong> <\/p>\n This article was first published at WomenCricket.com<\/a>, a Cricket Times<\/a> company.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\nThe Radha Yadav and Richa Ghosh rescue for RCB<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Shreyanka Patil\u2019s historic fifer and the Grace Harris flying catch<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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