India, Feb. 15 -- Smriti Mandhana-led Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) got off to a winning start in the 2025 edition of the Women's Premier League as the Smriti Mandhana-led side defeated Gujarat Giants by six wickets at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara. RCB pulled off a record chase in the WPL to get off to the best start possible in the third edition of the Women's Premier League.

RCB chased down 202 runs inside 19 overs with six wickets in hand, recording the highest successful run chase in the tournament's history. Before this, Mumbai Indians held the record, chasing down 191 runs against Gujarat Giants in the 2024 edition.

Ellyse Perry scored 57 runs off 34 balls for the defending champions, while Richa Ghosh and Kanika Ahuja play...