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RCB Seal First WPL 2026 Playoff Berth With 61-Run Win Over Gujarat Giants

A composed platform with the bat followed by incisive new‑ball bowling underlined Bengaluru’s control.

Overview

  • RCB posted 178/6 at Kotambi, Vadodara, and restricted Gujarat to 117/8 to remain unbeaten.
  • Player of the Match Gautami Naik scored 73 off 55, steadying the innings after early losses with partnerships with Smriti Mandhana and Richa Ghosh.
  • Sayali Satghare struck early in a 3/21 spell, helping reduce Gujarat to 34/4 inside the powerplay and effectively ending the chase.
  • The win secured the first confirmed playoff spot of WPL 2026 for Bengaluru, who now have five victories in five matches this season.
  • News18 reported Nadine de Klerk moved to the Purple Cap with 2/17, while outlets differed on whether RCB’s current run spans five this season or six across seasons.