RCB Dominates Gujarat Again, Secures Playoff Spot with Fifth Consecutive Win

• Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) secured their playoff spot in the Women's Premier League (2026) with a fifth consecutive win.
• RCB defeated Gujarat Giants by 61 runs in the 12th match, making them the first team to qualify for the playoffs.
• Batting first, RCB posted 178/6, with Gautami Naik scoring a fighting half-century (73 runs off 55 balls).
• Gujarat Giants' innings collapsed to 117/8, with only captain Ashleigh Gardner offering resistance (54 runs).
• Sayali Satghare was the pick of RCB's bowlers, taking three wickets, including two early dismissals.

Why It Matters: RCB's dominant performance led to a 61-run victory over Gujarat, securing their playoff berth.