• Grace Harris pulled off a spectacular flying catch to dismiss the dangerous Bharti Fulmali in Match 9 in WPL 2026.

  • Shreyanka Patil picked a magnificent 5/23 to lead Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a 32-run victory over the Gujarat Giants.

WPL 2026 [WATCH]: Flying Grace Harris takes game-changing catch to dismiss Bharti Fulmali in RCB-W vs GG-W
Grace Harris and Bharti Fulmali (Image Source: X)

In a game-defining moment during the second innings of Match 9 in WPL 2026, Grace Harris pulled off a spectacular flying catch to dismiss the dangerous Bharti Fulmali. As the Gujarat Giants attempted a late-innings surge to chase down RCB’s formidable 182, Harris proved that her value to the Bengaluru side extends far beyond her explosive batting. The Australian star showcased elite anticipation and hang-time to intercept a powerful stroke that seemed destined for the boundary. This ‘game-changing’ effort not only halted a brewing partnership but also effectively sealed the match for RCB, maintaining their unbeaten streak in the tournament.

Grace Harris Aerobatics to dismiss dangerous Bharti Fulmali during RCB-W vs GG-W match

The dismissal occurred in the 17th over when Lauren Bell delivered a deceptive, back of a length outside off and it stays low that forced Fulmali into an awkward, checked drive. Fulmali, looking to clear the infield and find the boundary, mistimed the stroke, sending the ball on a low, dipping trajectory toward the mid-off region. Grace Harris, who had been chirping and encouraging her bowlers all evening, reacted with predatory instincts the moment the ball left the bat.

Sprinting forward with explosive speed, she realized the ball was falling short of her original position and committed to a full-length, horizontal dive. With her eyes locked on the leather, Harris thrust both hands forward, plucking the ball just millimeters above the turf before her chest slammed into the ground. The sheer momentum of the dive saw her slide across the grass, but she held the ball aloft with a triumphant roar, signaling the end of Fulmali’s spirited 39-run cameo. The catch left Bell beaming and the DY Patil crowd in raptures, as it removed the Giants’ last remaining hope for a miracle finish and underscored RCB’s dominance in the field.

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WPL 2026: Shreyanka Patil’s historic fifer and RCB’s clinical victory over Gujarat Giants

In a dominant display of spin bowling at the DY Patil Stadium, Shreyanka Patil claimed a magnificent 5/23 to lead Defending a formidable total of 182/7, which was set up by a record-breaking 105-run partnership between Radha Yadav (66) and Richa Ghosh (44), RCB’s bowling attack proved too potent for the Giants’ middle order. Shreyanka’s masterclass began in the powerplay when she successfully reviewed a leg-before shout to dismiss the dangerous Beth Mooney (27), a wicket that fundamentally broke the back of the chase.

The collapse was further accelerated by the brilliance of the RCB fielders, most notably Arundhati Reddy, who took a stunning return catch to remove Sophie Devine and Harris, who executed a spectacular forward-diving catch off Bell to dismiss Fulmali. Shreyanka then returned to clean up the tail, utilizing her deceptive carrom balls to trap Kanika Ahuja LBW and inducing mistimed shots from Kashvee Gautam and Tanuja Kanwar.

The young off-spinner finished the job in the 19th over, securing her maiden WPL five-wicket haul and ensuring RCB remains the only undefeated team in the tournament. Despite early resistance from Mooney and a late flurry from the tail, the Giants were restricted to 150/9, as RCB’s tactical discipline and high-octane fielding secured their third consecutive win of the season. This comprehensive performance has firmly established ’s side as the frontrunners for the 2026 title.

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