TATA WPL 2024: Maiden Win for GG; Defeat RCB by 19 Runs

By: WE Staff | Thursday, 7 March 2024

TATA Women's Premier League (TATA WPL) 2024 held its match 13 which became an astonishing moment for the Gujarat Giants fans as they made their maiden win in the tournament. The team has previously suffered back-to-back defeats with low run rates. This time, Captain Beth Mooney-led Gujarat Giants came prepared to make a change and create history. They did just that by defeating Royal Challengers Bangalore by 19 runs at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi.

Gujarat Giants won the toss and chose to bat first. They started strong gameplay with openers Beth Mooney and Laura Wolvaardt hitting eight fours in the Powerplay and reaching 59/0. Post Powerplay, Laura scored 50 off 32 balls, and the pair scored 45 runs, reaching 104/0 at the halfway mark. Beth Mooney contributed an unbeaten 85* off 51 with 12 fours and 1 six, while Laura Wolvaardt played a crucial role scoring 76 off 45, leading the victorious 140 run stand, showcasing their impressive skills. They not only secured a win but they made the highest score of 199/5 in 20 overs in TATA WPL so far. The partnership of Beth Mooney and Laura Wolvaardt led Gujarat Giants to their maiden win of the season. Phoebe Litchfield added 18 off 17 to the total score.

In their defense, the Gujarat Giants proved to be great batters and phenomenal defenders as they restricted RCB to 180/8 and grabbed 8 crucial wickets. Ashleigh Gardner gave a splendid spell of 2/23. The match ended with Gujarat Giants securing their first win after four losses in the first four matches. The partnership of Skipper Beth Mooney and Laura Wolvaardt led them to their maiden victory of the season.