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RCB Women Clinch Knockout Berth in WPL Thriller
19 Jan
Summary
- Gautami Naik's half-century powered RCB to 178/6.
- RCB secured a top-three finish with their fifth consecutive win.
- Gujarat Giants fell short, finishing at 117/8 despite Gardner's fifty.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru has secured a spot in the Women's Premier League knockout stage, clinching a top-three finish with a commanding 61-run victory over Gujarat Giants on Monday. This marks their fifth consecutive win, establishing them as the first team to qualify for the playoffs. The team's dominant performance ensures a strong position heading into the crucial final stages of the tournament.
The match saw Gautami Naik deliver a stellar performance, scoring an unbeaten 73 off 55 balls to anchor RCB's innings after a shaky start. Her crucial partnership with Richa Ghosh, who contributed a rapid 27, propelled the team to a formidable total of 178 for six. While captain Smriti Mandhana also added 26, Naik's resilience was key in setting a challenging target for Gujarat Giants.




