WPL 2026: Fans erupt as RCB’s unbeaten run continues after Shreyanka Patil’s five-wicket haul causes Gujarat Giants’ collapse in high-scoring chase

In a historic display of resilience and skill, Royal Challengers Bengaluru maintained their undefeated streak WPL 2026 by defeating the Gujarat Giants in a high-voltage match 9 at DY Patil Stadium. After recovering from a dizzying top-order collapse to post 182, Bengaluru used a clinical bowling effort to quell the Giants’ chase. The evening was marked by exceptional fielding and a career-best bowling performance, which sent the home crowd into a frenzy. This 32-run win not only consolidates RCB’s position at the top of the table but also shows their ability to dominate even when pushed to the brink. With this third victory in a row Smriti Mandhana‘s team has firmly established itself as the team to beat in the current season.

The Radha Yadav and Richa Ghosh save for RCB

The match started with a chaotic first innings in which the Giants pacers appeared to have secured an early win, reducing RCB to a precarious 43/4 on the powerplay. However, the game changed dramatically thanks to a beautiful 105-run partnership for the fifth wicket in between Radha Yadav And Richa Ghosh. Radha played the anchor role to perfection, hitting a career-best 66 off 47 balls to earn her maiden WPL fifty, while Richa provided the explosive counter-blast with a quick 44 off 28.

Despite a brilliant one-handed catch from the debutant Shivani Singh reject Dayalan Hemalatha Earlier in the day, the Giants’ bowlers had no answer to the duo’s middle-over attack. A late cameo from 26 of 12 by Nadine de Klerk ensured RCB reached a formidable 182/7. Even with Sophie Devine‘s tactical 3/31 at the death had swung the momentum firmly in the Bengaluru side’s favor as they prepared to defend a target that required the Giants to maintain a record-breaking run-rate under the lights.

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Shreyanka Patil’s historic fiver and Grace Harris’ flying catch

The second innings was a masterclass in spin bowling and athletic fielding, led by a historic five-wicket haul from the young sensation Shreyanka Patil. Shreyanka’s 5/23 numbers effectively dismantled the Giants’ chase, starting with the crucial dismissal of Beth Mooney (27) after a successful LBW review that turned the game on its head.

The pressure was made worse by Arundhati Reddywho made an incredible return catch to remove Devine, and Grace Harriswhich produced the catch of the night. Stationed halfway, Harris sprinted forward and performed a full-length horizontal dive to pluck the ball inches from the ground, parrying the dangerous attack. Bharti Fulmali (39) out Lauren Bell‘s bowling. As the required speed soared, Shreyanka returned to clear the tail, using her deceptive carrom balls to trap the lower order and secure her first fifer. The Giants were eventually bundled out for 150 in the 19th over as RCB’s clinical discipline in all departments secured a comprehensive victory.

Here’s how fans reacted:

From 43/4 to finish on 182 and a convincing win by 32 runs for RCBW to stay top of the table. Excellent overall performance. Les early with the bat of Radha and Richa and followed by a 5 wicket for Shreyanka. Well played.

— Prasanna (@prasannalara) January 16, 2026

I really doubted Shreyanka would perform this season after seeing her repeated injuries and less playing time… But she has delivered big performances so far.

— arfan (@Im__Arfan) January 16, 2026

RCB trusted Shreyanka and she delivered

— Yuva® (@Yuva_Sanchari) January 16, 2026

We just retained Shreyanka for just 60 lakhs 😭😭 steal.

— Sai (@akakrcb6) January 16, 2026

Shreyanka Patil you beauty 👸 pic.twitter.com/k4SbCYmy2O

— RCB TWEETS (@fcRCBtweets) January 16, 2026

Radha Yadav has spent 76% of her T20 career at number 8 or lower. Never made 30 runs in an innings. Today at number 5, 4 wickets down in powerplay, she hit 66 off 47. Sometimes the person you ask to clean up after the party is the one who should have been invited all along… pic.twitter.com/TsabuCV6l1

— Abhishek AB (@ABsay_ek) January 16, 2026

Radha Yadav played Bat so well that Twitter itself crashed.

— Sai (@akakrcb6) January 16, 2026

Elon Musk, you’re not going to see the sky, can’t tweet about Radha when she played once in a generational innings.

— Shailesh (@shailesh18_) January 16, 2026

Queen Radha, I’m sorry if I ever doubted your battle prowess 🙇‍♀️

— He (@@saAAAAminal18) January 16, 2026

Shreyanka Patil guides RCB to victory#cricket #RCBvGG #WPL2026 pic.twitter.com/JOKBIzKhhM

— WomenCricket.com (@WomenCricketHQ) January 16, 2026

SEE ALSO: WPL 2026: Debutant Shivani Singh delivers a stunning one-handed stunner during RCB-W vs GG-W clash

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