The highly anticipated third edition of the WPL 2025 (Women’s Premier League) will finally get underway as Gujarat Giants Women (GJ-W) and defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB-W) will take on each other in the opening game of the season on Friday, February 14, at the Kotambi Stadium, in Vadodara.
Gujarat finished at the bottom position of the points table in the previous season having won just two games out of eight matches with four points to their name. But with leadership change, the Giants will be hoping for a change in fortune.
Meanwhile, RCB lifted their maiden title in the 2024 season under Smriti Mandhana. The side was the third team to qualify for the playoffs after winning four out of eight league games. In the summit clash against Delhi Capitals, the Bengaluru-based franchise comfortably chased down a total of 113 with eight wickets and three balls to spare.
Check all the details given below regarding the match:-
GG- W vs RCB-W MatchDetails
Match:GG- W vs RCB-W 1st Match of WPL
When: Friday, February 14, 2025
Match is going to start at 07.30 p.m.(IST)
Venue:Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara
Head to head of these two teams: Both teams have played 109 matches against each other. Out of which India has won 33 matches and Australia cricket team has won 46 matches with 1 match ended up in no result and 29 ended up in draw.
Likely playing XI
Gujarat Giants Women (GJ-W):
Ashleigh Gardner ©, 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 (BLR-W):
Smriti Mandhana ©, Daniell Wyatt, Sabbhineni Meghana, Ellyse Perry, Kanika Ahuja, Georgia Wareham, Richa Ghosh (WK), Shreyanka Patil, Asha Sobhana, Renuka Singh, Kim Garth
Pitch report
The pitch of the Kotambi Stadium seems a bowling-friendly one. Batters need to struggle here to post a high total on the board. The ground sets offer more assistance to spinners as compared to pacers. Kotambi’s dry and turning surface will also help the spinners. Early movement for pacers is expected, but as the game progresses, spinners are likely to dominate. Batting first is often a better choice, especially as the pitch slows down.
Best players from both of the teams
Best Batsman:Ellyse Perry
Best Bowler:Ashleigh Gardner
Weather forecast for today in Vadodara
Maximum temperature:32°C
Minimum temperature:17°C
Wind speed:8km/h
Chances of rain:0%
Capacity of stadium:35, 000
Prediction to win: Team batting first is most likely to win the match
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