WPL 2026 [WATCH]: Arundhati Reddy stuns Sophie Devine with a blinder in RCB-W vs GG-W game

During the high voltage competition 9 of WPL 2026, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) seam Arundhati Reddy produced a moment of pure magic to reject the dangerous Sophie Devine. In a match already brimming with highlights, Reddy’s lightning quick reflexes during the fourth over Gujarat GiantsThe chase turned the tide in favor of the Bengali side. The dismissal was a testament to the high quality of the tournament, leaving the New Zealander stunned and giving RCB their first big breakthrough of the evening. This catch has quickly gone viral as one of the most clinical catch-and-bowl attempts in the history of the league, proving that Reddy is as much of a threat in the field as he is with the ball.

The Arundhati Reddy Screamer: A Masterclass in Reflexes to Remove Sophie Devine

Sophie Devine’s dismissal in the 3.4 over was a perfect example of a bowler anticipating a batsman’s aggression and responding with split-second precision. Arundhati Reddy, who has been in exceptional form this season, opted for a slower, back-of-a-length delivery outside off-stump, a tactical choice designed to lure Devine into a big shot. Devine, sensing an opportunity to clear the infield, backed away and delivered a ferocious, flattened blow straight back towards the bowler’s head. With the ball traveling at a devastating speed, Reddy barely had time to blink, yet she instinctively extended her hands slightly to the left while tracking.

The ball lodged firmly in her palms, and although the force of the shot threw her slightly off balance, she managed to hold on as she tumbled onto the turf. This “blinder” effectively removed the Giants’ most lethal power hitter, who departed for a solid 8 off 12 balls just as she was starting to find her rhythm. For a player like Reddy, who often talks about the work she puts into her T20 variations and fielding exercises, this catch was a rightful reward for her discipline. The wicket sent the RCB dugout into a frenzy and shifted the pressure to the Gujarat middle order, underscoring Reddy’s reputation as a big match player who can create something out of nothing.

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WPL 2026: Gujarat Giants reeling at 63/4 as RCB’s bowling attack dominates the Chase

In a dramatic second innings chase of 183 at the DY Patil Stadium, the Giants found themselves in deep trouble and slumped to 63/4 after 9 overs. Chasing a terrifying target of 183the Giants innings started with a flurry of boundaries from Beth Mooneybut the momentum was short-lived as RCB hit back with clinical precision. The early dismissal of the dangerous Devine, courtesy of a sensational return catch from Reddy, sent shockwaves through the GG dugout and set the tone for a disciplined bowling performance.

The powerplay belonged entirely to the RCB bowlers, who successfully dismantled the Giants’ high-profile top order. Mooney appeared to be in a punishing mood, racing to 27 off 14 balls, but her stay was cut short by a masterful display of captaincy; a desperate LBW review by Smriti Mandhana out Shreyanka Patil‘s bowling was aided by ball tracking, sending the GG skipper back to the pavilion.

Then things went from bad to worse for Gujarat Ashleigh Gardner was fired by Lauren Bell in the seventh over, fell behind after a tenuous lead while attempting an extended drive. The collapse was compounded in the ninth when Shreyanka struck again and stalled Kanika Ahuja LBW for 16, just as she started to rebuild the innings. Of Georgia Wareham And Bharti Fulmali now that they are on the brink, the Giants need a whopping 120 runs from 66 deliveries at a asking rate of more than 10 runs per over.

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