Royal Challengers Bengaluru achieved a historic Women's Premier League win, successfully chasing 202 runs against Gujarat Giants. Ellyse Perry and Richa Ghosh scored powerful half-centuries, leading RCB despite early setbacks. Perry contributed 57 runs, while Ghosh remained unbeaten with 64. Gujarat Giants set a challenging target with captain Ashleigh Gardner's explosive 79 and Beth Mooney's composed 56.
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