The Royal Challengers Bangalore Women (RCBW) and Gujarat Giants Women (GGW) are set for a high-stakes clash in the 12th match of WPL 2025. Both teams have had their ups and downs this season. A win here? Crucial for their standings.
RCBW vs GGW Match Details
- Match: Royal Challengers Bangalore Women vs Gujarat Giants Women
- Tournament: WPL 2025
- Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
- Date & Time: February 27, 2025, at 07:30 PM IST
- Live Streaming: JioHotstar
Pitch & Weather Report
Chinnaswamy Stadium is known for its batting-friendly surface. But recent games? A little tricky for batters. Expect a high-scoring contest if conditions favor the hitters.
- Avg 1st Innings Score: 164
- Avg 2nd Innings Score: 159
- Win % (Batting First): 54%
- Win % (Batting Second): 46%
- Weather: Clear skies, sunny, 33°C. Perfect cricket weather.
Recent Form
- Gujarat Giants: L L W L L
- Royal Challengers Bangalore: L L W W W
Momentum? Clearly with RCBW. But cricket is unpredictable.
Head-to-Head Record
- Total Matches: 4
- RCBW Wins: 3
- GGW Wins: 1
- Tied: 0
- No Result: 0
Stats favour RCBW, but GGW will be eager to turn things around.
Team Preview
Gujarat Giants (GGW)
GGW’s top order? Big names, but inconsistent performances. They chased well against UP Warriorz but faltered in the last two matches, managing just 120 and 127 runs. The lower middle order—Harleen Deol and Deandra Dottin—needs to step up.
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCBW)
RCBW’s biggest issue? Death bowling. Their top guns, Ellyse Perry and Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, have been solid. But the middle order? A hit-or-miss. If they finish well, they can dominate.
Probable Playing XIs
Gujarat Giants:
- Beth Mooney (wk)
- Harleen Deol
- Phoebe Litchfield
- Ashleigh Gardner (c)
- Deandra Dottin
- Simran Shaikh
- Tanuja Kanwar
- Bharti Fulmali
- Kashvee Gautam
- Meghna Singh
- Priya Mishra
Royal Challengers Bangalore:
- Smriti Mandhana (c)
- Danielle Wyatt-Hodge
- Ellyse Perry
- Raghvi Bist
- Richa Ghosh (wk)
- Kanika Ahuja
- Georgia Wareham
- Kim Garth
- Sneh Rana
- Ekta Bisht
- Renuka Singh Thakur
Top Picks for Fantasy 11
Gujarat Giants
- Beth Mooney: A key player despite recent struggles.
- Priya Mishra: GGW’s leading wicket-taker with five wickets.
Royal Challengers Bangalore
- Smriti Mandhana: RCBW’s top scorer last season with a strike rate of 141.08.
- Ellyse Perry: A true game-changer—four wickets in two matches, economy of 5.50.
Fantasy 11 Team Predictions
Team 1:
- Wicketkeeper: Richa Ghosh
- Batters: Smriti Mandhana (VC), Harleen Deol, Bharti Fulmali
- All-rounders: Ellyse Perry, Ashleigh Gardner (C), Deandra Dottin, Georgia Wareham
- Bowlers: Kim Garth, Renuka Singh Thakur, Priya Mishra
Team 2:
- Wicketkeeper: Richa Ghosh
- Batters: Smriti Mandhana, Harleen Deol, Bharti Fulmali
- All-rounders: Ellyse Perry (C), Ashleigh Gardner, Deandra Dottin (VC), Georgia Wareham
- Bowlers: Kim Garth, Renuka Singh Thakur, Priya Mishra
Captain & Vice-Captain Choices
- Captain: Ashleigh Gardner, Ellyse Perry
- Vice-Captain: Smriti Mandhana, Deandra Dottin
Match Prediction
GGW’s batting lineup has been shaky. Their bowling? Lacks depth. On the other hand, RCBW has match-winners who can shift the game in an instant. Royal Challengers Bangalore are favorites to win this match with stronger team balance and in-form players.
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