Richa Ghosh credits a fearless mindset and coaching strategies for RCB's record WPL run chase, as she and Kanika Ahuja led a stunning comeback win over Gujarat Giants in the season opener.

Richa Ghosh and Ellyse Perry smashed forceful fifties as Royal Challengers Bengaluru pulled off the highest run chase in the history of Women's Premier League.

The star of the match was Richa Ghosh, who delivered an impressive performance, scoring 64 runs off just 27 balls, which included 7 fours and 4 sixes.

Despite Gujarat looking set to start with a win, it was another win for an RCB team who were back to business despite injuries. Richa Ghosh was the star with 64*, with Ellyse Perry playing a crucial knock.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Giants Highlights, WPL 2025: Richa Ghosh scored a sensational fifty as defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Gujarat Giants by 6 wickets.

Thanks to breathtaking half-centuries from Ellyse Perry and Richa Ghosh, defending champions RCB pulled off the first 200+ run chase of the Womens Premier League 2025.

Gujarat Giants vs Royal Challengers WPL 2025 Match 1 Highlights: Richa Ghosh and Ellyse Perry smashed forceful fifties as Royal Challengers Bengaluru pulled off the highest run chase in the history of Womens Premier League to register a thrilling six-wicket win over Gujarat Giants in Vadodara.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru began their WPL title defence with a six-wicket victory against Gujarat Giants, in the season opener of the 2025 season, in Vadodara on Friday. Chasing 202 runs, RCB reached 202/4 in 18.

Earlier, Smriti Mandhana had won the toss for the Royal Challengers and asked the Gujarat Giants to bat first. Led by opener Beth Mooney (56) and skipper Ashleigh Gardner's (79*)

A half-century by Ellyse Perry and audacious ball-striking in death overs by half-centurion Richa Ghosh and Kanika Ahuja helped defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) kickstart their Women's Premier League (WPL) campaign with a massive six-wicket win in Vadodara on Friday.