India, Feb. 15 -- 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 18.3 overs as Richa Ghosh hit the match-winning six. The wicketkeeper-batter also received the Player of the Match award after her unbeaten knock of 64* runs off 27 balls.

Meanwhile, Ellyse Perry also got a half-century for RCB, with a knock of 57 runs off 34 balls. On the other hand, Kanika Ahuja set a match-winning partnership with Ghosh, clattering 30* off 13 balls.

Ghosh hogged the spotlight with her power-hitting abilities, which is already known by fans. In the third delivery of the 19th over, she received...