The much-awaited third season of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) is set for an exciting inaugural match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Giants. The first match is set for February 14, at Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara.
The RCB, being the current WPL champions, would want to kick off their title defense in high spirits. Under the strong leadership of Smriti Mandhana, the team finds itself armed with a solid combination that would like to command authority right from the beginning.
If the Giants are to win their first title in the WPL this season, Ashleigh Gardner knows this has to be the year. With two seasons behind them of not qualifying for the playoffs, the team desires to get off to a great start against the defending champions. With the curtains drawn for the contest between the two talented teams, the audience expects a well-rounded spectacle.
Match Details
| Match | Gujarat Giants Women vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women |
| Venue | Kotambi Stadium, Varodara |
| Date & Time | Friday, February 14, 2025, 7:30 PM (IST) |
| Live Broadcast and Streaming Details | Sports18/Star Sports Network, JioCinema (app & website) |
Head-To-Head Record
| Matches Played | 4 |
| Won by Gujarat Giants Women | 2 |
| Won by Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women | 2 |
| Tied | 00 |
| No Result | 00 |
Gujarat Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Pitch Report
The nature of the pitch at the Kotambi Stadium is thought to be jolly good for the bowlers. It is difficult for the batters to score a big total here on this surface. The ground tends to support spinners more than it does pacers. The dry and turning surface at Kotambi is also likely to favor spinners. Some initial movement might be a feature for pacers, and as the match goes on, it may be the turn of the spinners to make their mark. It is generally advisable to bat first since the pitch will turn slower.
Gujarat Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Predicted Playing XI
Gujarat Giants Women (GG-W):
Ashleigh Gardner (c), Laura Wolvaardt, Harleen Deol, Phoebe Litchfield, Beth Mooney (wk), Priya Mishra, Sayali Satghare, Meghna Singh, Mannat Kashyap, Dayalan Hemalatha, Mannat Kashyap
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women (RCB-W):
Smriti Mandhana (C), Daniell Wyatt, Sabbhineni Meghana, Ellyse Perry, Kanika Ahuja, Geogia Wareham, Richa Ghosh (WK), Shreyanka Patil, Asha Sobhana, Renuka Singh, Kim Garth
GG vs RCB: Fantasy Teams Selection
GG vs RCB Small League:
1. Smriti Mandhana (C)
2. Beth Mooney (WK)
3. Ashleigh Gardner
4. Laura Wolvaardt
5. Ellyse Perry
6. Harleen Deol
7. Georgia Wareham
8. Renuka Singh
9. Meghna Singh
10. Mannat Kashyap
11. Richa Ghosh
GG vs RCB Big League:
1. Ashleigh Gardner (C)
2. Smriti Mandhana
3. Laura Wolvaardt
4. Phoebe Litchfield
5. Daniell Wyatt
6. Sabbhineni Meghana
7. Ellyse Perry
8. Kim Garth
9. Shreyanka Patil
10. Asha Sobhana
11. Priya Mishra
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