RCB Secures WPL 2026 Playoff Spot with Fifth Consecutive Win Over Gujarat Giants

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), led by Smriti Mandhana, secured their playoff spot in the 2026 Women's Premier League (WPL) after a fifth consecutive win, defeating Gujarat Giants by 61 runs. Gautami Naik's 73 runs and Nadine de Klerk's bowling performance, earning her the Purple Cap, were key. RCB tops the points table with 10 points and a strong net run rate, while the race for remaining playoff spots and individual awards continues among teams like Mumbai Indians, UP Warriorz, and Delhi Capitals.