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RCB Storm Into WPL 2026 Playoffs After Thrashing GG to Collect Fifth Straight Victory

  • On Monday, January 19, 2026, Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Gujarat Giants in Vadodara, securing their fifth straight WPL win and clinching the first knockout berth.
  • From 10/2 in the second over, Gautami Naik struck 73 off 55, combining with Smriti Mandhana and Richa Ghosh in 60- and 69-run stands to steady RCB's innings.
  • Sayali Satghare's 3/21 and Nadine de Klerk's 2/17 limited GG to 117 for 8, leading to a 61-run loss.
  • Delhi Capitals face an uphill task with just one victory from four outings, two points, and a net run rate 0.856, while powerplay struggles and Shikha Pandey's departure add pressure.
  • Her WMPL 2025 exploits, including a 73 in her second WPL match, underscore Gautami Naik’s emergence and RCB’s squad depth.
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NewsBytes broke the news in on Monday, January 19, 2026.
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