Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women’s all-rounder Shreyanka Patil produced a thrilling cameo with the bat in their WPL 2026 clash against Gujarat Giants Women at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara, finishing with 8 not out off 2 balls as RCB closed their innings on 178 for 6. Patil’s late-innings heroics, featuring two glorious boundaries off the final two deliveries, drew comparisons to the innovative strokeplay of AB de Villiers and added valuable runs to an already competitive total.
RCB innings builds momentum
RCB had encountered moments of difficulty in the middle overs but recovered well thanks to contributions from their top and middle order. They accelerated late in the innings, scoring 17 runs from the final over, helping them reach a strong total despite losing early wickets. Patil’s cameo came in the final moments of the innings and ensured RCB finished with good momentum going into the second half of the match.
Patil’s magical shots
On a slow-ish wicket in the final over, Patil showcased both awareness and innovation. On the penultimate ball, she shuffled across the stumps and got low to slog sweep an off-pace delivery from Kashee Gautam over backward square-leg for a boundary. She didn’t stop there as on the very last ball, Patil executed a clever reverse hit off the same bowler, sending the ball racing toward the third-man region for another boundary. The two strikingly different shots in just two balls highlighted her adaptability and fearless approach under pressure.
Fans and commentators quickly noted the 360-degree nature of her finishing shots, with many likening her instincts and improvisation to legendary all-round performers in T20 cricket. Though short, her cameo will be remembered as one of the defining moments of RCB’s innings in Vadodara.
Rising influence in WPL 2026
While Shreyanka Patil has already grabbed headlines with her bowling this season, including a five-wicket haul that helped RCB secure a significant win earlier in the tournament. Her late batting cameo further underlines her value as a versatile all-round contributor. Her ability to provide quick runs at the death will be a vital asset for RCB as they push for a strong finish in the WPL 2026 league stage.
