Richa Ghosh delivered a stellar batting performance as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) secured a six-wicket victory over Gujarat Giants (GG) in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 season opener. The match took place at Vadodara International Cricket Stadium on Friday, February 14.
The wicketkeeper-batter played a blistering knock, remaining unbeaten on 64 off just 27 balls at an impressive strike rate of 237.03. Her innings featured four sixes and seven fours. Ghosh sealed the win in style by smashing a six off Deandra Dottin in the penultimate over, guiding the defending champions to a record chase.
Facing a delivery outside off from Dottin, Ghosh unleashed a powerful shot over deep mid-wicket, delivering a dramatic finish to a thrilling, high-scoring contest. You can watch the video here:
𝗠𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 👌👌
Richa Ghosh does it in style for #RCB 😍
This is also the highest successful run-chase in #TATAWPL history🔥
Scorecard👉 https://t.co/jjI6oXJcBI #GGvRCB | @RCBTweets pic.twitter.com/9Ea3gJ6JP1
— Women's Premier League (WPL) (@wplt20) February 14, 2025
Richa Ghosh forged an unbeaten 92-run stand with Kanika Ahuja (30 off 13), crucial to RCB’s successful chase. The Siliguri-born batter has been a key player for Bengaluru, scoring 257 runs in 10 matches at a strike rate of 141.98, including two fifties. Her contributions were instrumental in RCB’s maiden WPL title win last season, leading to her retention for ₹1.9 crore ahead of 2025.
Fans erupted with reactions following RCB’s victory:
Richa Ghosh – 64* (27).
Ellyse Perry – 57 (34).
Kanika Ahuja – 30* (13).RCB STARTS WPL 2025 WITH A 202 CHASE VS GUJARAT GIANTS IN BARODA pic.twitter.com/kGvOvFcsJL
— Azy (@heyarunx) February 14, 2025
RCB in a nutshell @RCBTweets pic.twitter.com/tS7hMyp17Q
— Virat Kohli- King 👑 (@Peace_950) February 14, 2025
Defending Champions for a reason…!! ❤️💥#WPL2025 #RCB
pic.twitter.com/s2bbwWATNP— ＡＷＩＮ (@whattalkss) February 14, 2025
RCB🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥(i had no clue we were playing today)
— sanji (@sanjichacko) February 14, 2025
RCB womens team 💀
— ᏒᎥᏕᏂ⩜ᏰᏂ (@rishabhxslay) February 14, 2025
Richa Ghosh was extraordinary in run chasing against Gujarat Giants.
64 not Out.
SR – Over 230.#wpl2025 #rcb pic.twitter.com/15zy4PmZ8I— sportsSea (@SportsSea2025) February 14, 2025
RCB women टीम कुछ ज़्यादा ही स्ट्रॉंग नहीं है क्या ?
IPL में भी यही टीम उतार देनी चाहिए ।
CSK को तो हरा ही देंगी ।#WPL2025— Dhanu Yadav (@DhanuYadav21) February 14, 2025
RCB WOMEN IPL BETTER THAN MEN IPL
— NJ. (@Kohlineffable) February 14, 2025
All-round entertainment ✅️
Slick dance moves ✅️
A volcano with the bat ✅️Kanika Ahuja for you, everyone. 🙌#PlayBold #ನಮ್ಮRCB #SheIsBold #WPL2025 #GGvRCB pic.twitter.com/iG2aiIKxYj
— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) February 14, 2025
Richa Ghosh powers RCB to record-breaking run chase in WPL history
Richa Ghosh’s explosive batting display powered RCB to the highest successful chase in WPL history, surpassing Mumbai Indians’ 191-run chase against Gujarat last season. Alongside Ghosh and Kanika Ahuja, Ellyse Perry played a key role, scoring 57 off 34 balls with two sixes and six fours. She built an 86-run stand with Raghvi Bist for the third wicket.
Gujarat Giants set a formidable target of 201/5 in 20 overs, led by skipper Ashleigh Gardner’s blistering 79 off 37 balls, featuring eight sixes and three fours. Beth Mooney contributed 56 off 42, while Deandra Dottin added a quick 25 off 13. Renuka Singh was RCB’s standout bowler, taking two wickets.
Mumbai Indians will face Delhi Capitals in the second WPL 2025 match on Saturday, February 15.
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