During the high-voltage Match 9 of WPL 2026, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) seamer Arundhati Reddy produced a moment of pure magic to dismiss the dangerous Sophie Devine. In a contest already overflowing with highlights, Reddy’s lightning-fast reflexes during the fourth over of Gujarat Giants‘ chase turned the tide back in favor of the Bengaluru side. The dismissal was a testament to the high-quality fielding standards of the tournament, leaving the powerhouse New Zealander stunned and providing RCB with their first massive breakthrough of the evening. This catch has quickly gone viral as one of the most clinical caught-and-bowled efforts in the history of the league, proving that Reddy is as much a threat in the field as she is with the ball.

The Arundhati Reddy screamer: A masterclass in reflexes to remove Sophie Devine 

The dismissal of Sophie Devine in the 3.4 over was a perfect example of a bowler anticipating a batter’s aggression and reacting with split-second precision. Arundhati Reddy, who has been in exceptional form this season, opted for a slower, back-of-a-length delivery on off-stump, a tactical choice designed to bait Devine into a big shot. Devine, sensing an opportunity to clear the infield, rocked back and struck a ferocious, flat-batted smack right back toward the bowler’s head. With the ball travelling at a devastating speed, Reddy barely had time to blink, yet she instinctively stuck her hands out slightly to her left during her follow-through.

The ball stuck firmly in her palms, and despite the force of the shot knocking her slightly off-balance, she managed to hold on as she tumbled to the turf. This “blinder” effectively removed the Giants’ most lethal power-hitter, who departed for a brisk 8 off 12 balls, just as she was beginning to find her rhythm. For a player like Reddy, who often talks about the work she puts into her T20 variations and fielding drills, this catch was a just reward for her discipline. The wicket sent the RCB dugout into a frenzy and shifted the pressure onto Gujarat’s middle order, underscoring Reddy’s reputation as a big-match player who can create something out of nothing.

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WPL 2026: Gujarat Giants reeling at 63/4 as RCB’s bowling attack dominates the Chase

In a dramatic second-innings pursuit of 183 at the DY Patil Stadium, the Giants have found themselves in deep trouble, collapsing to 63/4 after 9 overs. Chasing a daunting target of 183, the Giants’ innings began with a flurry of boundaries from Beth Mooney, but the momentum was short-lived as RCB struck back with clinical precision. The dismissal of the dangerous Devine early on, courtesy of a sensational return catch by Reddy, sent shockwaves through the GG dugout and set the tone for a disciplined bowling performance.

The powerplay belonged entirely to the RCB bowlers, who successfully dismantled the Giants’ high-profile top order.  Mooney looked to be in a punishing mood, racing to 27 off 14 balls, but her stay was cut short by a masterful piece of captaincy; a desperate LBW review by Smriti Mandhana off Shreyanka Patil’s bowling was upheld by ball-tracking, sending the GG skipper back to the pavilion.

Things went from bad to worse for Gujarat when Ashleigh Gardner was dismissed by Lauren Bell in the seventh over, caught behind after a faint edge while attempting an expansive drive. The collapse was further compounded in the ninth over when Shreyanka struck again, trapping Kanika Ahuja LBW for 16 just as she was beginning to rebuild the innings. With Georgia Wareham and Bharti Fulmali now at the crease, the Giants require a staggering 120 runs from 66 deliveries at an asking rate of over 10 runs per over.

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