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 open their title defense with a strong statement as they win their season opener clash against the Gujarat Giants in WPL 2025.

India and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) star batter Virat Kohli has extended heartfelt wishes to the franchise’s women’s side for the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 season. Smriti Mandhana-led side enters the tournament as defending champions and will open their campaign against Gujarat Giants in the tournament opener in Vadodara Friday.

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.