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Right then, that’s a wrap on this game, where Bengaluru suffer their third consecutive defeat. Meanwhile, Gujarat finally break their losing streak, securing a much-needed win and hoping this marks a turning point in their campaign. Next up in the Women's T20 League is Match 13, a high-voltage showdown between two powerhouses where Delhi take on Mumbai. Expect nothing short of a blockbuster encounter as these two sides battle it out at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on 28th February. The first ball will be bowled at 7.30 pm IST (2 pm GMT), but as always, we'll be here well in advance to bring you all the build-up, insights, and excitement leading into the game. Until then, take care and see you soon!

Ash Gardner, the skipper of Gujarat is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for her contributions with both bat and ball. She says over the last couple of games, they did not bat the way they wanted to and credits the bowlers for bowling well in this game and talks about the positivity they showed. Mentions that they should've won the first game and defended 200 runs but is happy to have gotten back to winning ways. Talks about chasing and says it's kind of become a trend, but the wicket used for this game wasn't as green and challenging. Concludes that she looks forward to the Lucknow leg now, and it was pleasing to see they had wickets in hand, which makes the job easier.

It's time for the Presentation Ceremony ...

Phoebe Litchfield from Gujarat is down for a chat too. She says they came into this game with positivity and wanted to come out with a bang. Mentions that taking those 3 wickets in the Powerplay was what was happening to them in the past games but this time they werent on the receiving end and the bowlers bowled brillinatly. Adds that she and Ash Gardner spoke of keeping it positive and finding boundaries on the loose balls. Concludes that they needed a win and says that in the first game against Bengaluru they just needed to take a couple of chances that came their way, which could've changed the complexion of how things went for them.

Bengaluru skipper Smriti Mandhana reflected on her team's performance, stating that they failed to bat well in the Powerplay and misread the conditions, aiming for a total of 170-180 on a track that didn't support such aggression. She acknowledged that their last two matches were closely contested, but this loss will be particularly disappointing as the team underperformed in all three departments. Further emphasized the need for her team to strengthen their batting, bowling, and fielding and come back stronger. She did praise the partnership between Kanika Ahuja and Raghvi Bist but felt that more contributions were needed from the rest of the team.

Earlier in the game, Gujarat capitalized on the early conditions and some reckless shot selection from Bengaluru to put the home side on the back foot. Reeling at 25/3, Bengaluru found some stability through a crucial partnership between Raghvi Bist and Kanika Ahuja, but once that stand was broken, Gujarat tightened their grip and never let the game slip away. The visitors kept striking at regular intervals, ensuring Bengaluru never got the momentum they needed, eventually restricting them to just 125 runs. Deandra Dottin and Tanuja Kanwer were the standout performers with the ball, picking up two wickets each.

For Bengaluru, the agony continues. Despite flashes of brilliance, they once again struggled as a unit. Their batting unit, which they rely heavily on, faltered, leaving the bowlers with too little to defend. With three straight losses, they now find themselves desperately searching for answers.

Georgia Wareham managed to break that stand, but Phoebe Litchfield then combined with her skipper to stitch a 51-run stand, steering Gujarat to the brink of victory. Wareham dismissed Gardner after a well-made fifty, but by then, the damage was already done.

Chasing 126 runs, Gujarat started steadily with Beth Mooney and Dayalan Hemalatha getting starts. However, Renuka Singh Thakur provided Bengaluru with a glimmer of hope, dismissing both openers. But Bengaluru failed to sustain the pressure, allowing a crucial partnership to develop. Ash Gardner continued her fine form, while Harleen Deol, despite not being at her fluent best, held one end up.

A convincing victory for Gujarat! They break their losing streak with a 6-wicket win, wrapping up the chase with 21 balls to spare. Meanwhile, it's agony for Bengaluru, who suffer their third consecutive loss in front of their home crowd and just can't seem to find momentum.

WIDE! That's it! The bumper is wide down the leg side and Deandra Dottin leaves it. Wide called by the umpire and Gujarat win this game by 6 wickets.

Scores are level with this single. Back of a length around middle and leg, Phoebe Litchfield tucks this towards mid-wicket and takes one.

SIX! Short-pitched, around middle and leg, Phoebe Litchfield settles well behind this and pulls it right out of the middle of her bat and clears the fence towards deep square for a six.

Good length around off, Phoebe Litchfield swings and misses.

Full and wide outside off, Deandra Dottin looks to muscle this over cover but yorks herself. Richa Ghosh collects this behind the stumps and removes the bails and asks for stumping. The umpire sends this upstairs and the replay shows that Deandra Dottin had dragged her back foot a bit outside, but she was back inside her crease when the bails were dislodged.

Is Deandra Dottin stumped? This is sent upstairs and looks close. The side on camera shows Dottin to have managed to drag her back foot back in time. NOT OUT it is!

WIDE! Full and way too wide outside off, Deandra Dottin leaves it.