Shreyanka Patil Registers Historic Five-Wicket Haul as RCB Defeat Gujarat Giants

Shreyanka Patil’s Record-Breaking Spell Lights Up WPL 2026

In a thrilling clash at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai, Shreyanka Patil scripted history with a sensational five-wicket haul against Gujarat Giants in Game 9 of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026. Her spell not only dismantled the opposition but also etched her name into the league’s record books.

Key Highlights:

• Historic Achievement: At 23 years and 169 days, Patil became the youngest player in WPL history to take a five-wicket haul.
• Match-Winning Figures: She bowled 3.5 overs, conceding just 23 runs while claiming five crucial wickets, finishing with 5/23.
• RCB’s Victory: Royal Challengers Bengaluru posted 182 runs and restricted Gujarat Giants to 150, securing a 32-run win.
• Team Impact: The win marked RCB’s third consecutive victory, a first in their WPL history, keeping them unbeaten at the top of the table.
• Notable Dismissals: Patil’s scalps included Beth Mooney, Kanika Ahuja, Kashvee Gautam, Tanuja Kanwer, and Arundhati Reddy.

This performance cements Shreyanka Patil’s rising stature in Indian women’s cricket and highlights RCB’s strong momentum in WPL 2026.

Sources: India TV News, News18, NewsBytes