Royal Challengers Bengaluru recorded the highest-ever run chase in the history of Women’s Premier League after it beat Gujarat Giants at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara on Friday.
The Smriti Mandhana-led side chased down 202 runs after it decided to bowl first earlier in the day.
Gujarat Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Highlights, WPL 2025
The record for the highest-ever run chase was held by Mumbai Indians. MI chased down 191 runs against Gujarat Giants on March 9, 2024.
Highest run chases in WPL history
RCB 202/4 vs Gujarat Giants (February 14, 2025) – Target 201
MI 191/3 vs Gujarat Giants (March 9, 2024) – Target 191
RCB 189/2 vs Gujarat Giants (March 18, 2023) – Target 189
UPW 181/7 vs Gujarat Giants (March 20, 2023) – Target 179
MI 173/6 vs Delhi Capitals (February 23, 2024) – Target 172
Led by new skipper Ashleigh Gardner’s unbeaten 79 and opener Beth Mooney’s half-century, the Giants had posted a total of 201 at the end of 20 overs.
The defending champion were dealt an early blow during its chase when both Smriti and Danni Wyatt-Hodge were sent back by Gardner in just the second over of the innings.
However, Ellyse Perry steadied the ship with a well-made half-century, after which a 93-run partnership was forged by youngsters Richa Ghosh (64 not out off 27 balls) and Kanika Ahuja (30 not out off 13 balls) to lead RCB to victory.
