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Gujarat Giants triumph over RCB Women

Gujarat Giants triumph over RCB Women 

In a thrilling encounter at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, the Gujarat Giants emerged victorious against the Royal Challengers Bangalore Women in the 13th match of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2024. Opting to bat first after winning the toss, the Giants put up a formidable total of 199/5 in their allotted 20 overs, thanks to an outstanding performance by their openers.

Gujarat Giants won by 19 runs


Gujarat Giants' skipper, Beth Mooney, led from the front with a blistering knock of 85 runs not out off just 51 balls, including 12 fours and 1 six. She was well supported by Laura Wolvaardt, who contributed a crucial 76 runs off 45 balls. Despite some resistance from the Royal Challengers Bangalore Women's (RCBW) bowlers, with Molineux and Wareham managing to take a wicket each, the Giants' openers dominated proceedings.

In response, RCBW faced an uphill battle from the start, losing their skipper and opener, Smriti Mandhana, early in the innings for 24 runs off 16 balls. Although Georgia Wareham provided some hope with a quickfire 48 off 22 balls, it wasn't enough to overhaul the challenging target set by the Giants. Richa Ghosh (30 off 21), Ellyse Perry (24 off 23), and Sophie Devine (23 off 16) made valuable contributions, but RCBW fell short by 19 runs, finishing at 180/8 in their 20 overs.

The Giants' bowlers, Ashleigh Gardner and Kathryn Bryce, showcased their skills, with Gardner taking 2 wickets for 23 runs and Bryce conceding just 26 runs while picking up a wicket in her spell of 4 overs each. Despite a late fightback from RCBW, the Giants held their nerve to secure a crucial victory.

Gujarat Giants' captain, Beth Mooney, was awarded the Player of the Match for her stellar performance with the bat, guiding her team to victory.

Reflecting on the match, it was evident that the Giants' early dominance with the bat set the tone for their triumph, while RCBW struggled to keep up with the required run rate throughout their innings. With this win, the Gujarat Giants have bounced back strongly from their previous setbacks and will look to carry this momentum forward in the tournament.

Meanwhile, RCBW will need to regroup and address their inconsistencies as they continue their campaign in the Women's Premier League. Despite currently occupying second place, they face stiff competition and cannot afford any further slip-ups.

As the tournament progresses, all eyes will be on the Gujarat Giants and their dynamic duo of Mooney and Wolvaardt, as they aim to climb up the leaderboard and stake their claim for the WPL 2024 title.

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