Bombay Indians Seal Their First Victory in WPL 2025, Defeat Gujarat Giants in Vadodara
Vadodara, India – In a thrilling encounter, the Bombay Indians have secured their first victory in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025, defeating the Gujarat Giants by a narrow margin of 10 runs at the Mamleshwar Dholakia Stadium in Vadodara.
The win brings a huge sigh of relief for the Bombay Indians, who were looking for their first win after a disappointing start to the tournament. The Gujarat Giants, on the other hand, are left reeling after a disappointing loss that has given their title hopes a significant blow.
Opting to bat first, the Bombay Indians got off to a sluggish start, with both openers failing to capitalize on a moderate pitch. However, the middle-order batswomen, led by the experienced Sulaksha Nayak, strode to the crease and began the fightback. Nayak top-scored with 45 runs from 38 balls, steadying the ship and building on the momentum, as the Bombay Indians managed to post a competitive total of 150 for 7 in their 20 overs.
The Gujarat Giants, looking to chase down the target, got off to a flier, with openers Nirmal Santosh and Kalika Patel putting on a brisk 45-run partnership. However, the Indian pacers, led by the impressive Saisri Raj, who took 2 for 22, began to create chaos with their hostile pace and swing. The Gujarat Giants’ middle-order batswomen struggled to cope with the pressure, and they eventually limped to 140 for 9, falling 10 runs short of the target.
"I am proud of the effort we put in today," said Bombay Indians captain, Kavya Patil, after the win. "We knew it wouldn’t be easy, but our bowlers did an excellent job to limit the Giants to a manageable total. It was a collective effort, and we are thrilled to secure our first win in the tournament."
"It’s a tough loss, but we won’t give up," said Gujarat Giants captain, Nirmal Santosh. "We made errors at crucial junctures, and credit to the Bombay Indians for capitalizing on those. We will look to regroup and come back stronger in the next game."
The victory, albeit a narrow one, has given the Bombay Indians a vital dose of confidence, and they will look to build on this win as they head into their next encounter. For the Gujarat Giants, however, the loss has dealt a significant blow to their title aspirations, and they will need to regroup and rebound quickly to keep their hopes alive.
The final scorecard read: Bombay Indians 150 for 7, Gujarat Giants 140 for 9.
