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 (BLR-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.Match Details:
Pitch ReportThe 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.Click Here: WPL 2025: RCB vs GG Match PreviewHead-to-Head Record:
GJ-W vs BLR-W Predicted Playing 11Gujarat Giants Women (GJ-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 (BLR-W):Smriti Mandhana (C), Daniell Wyatt, Sabbhineni Meghana, Ellyse Perry, Kanika Ahuja, Georgia Wareham, Richa Ghosh (WK), Shreyanka Patil, Asha Sobhana, Renuka Singh, Kim GarthGJ-W vs BLR-W Probable Best PerformersProbable Best Batter: Ellyse Perry Royal Challengers Bengaluru all-rounder Ellyse Perry was the leading run-scorer of the last season with 347 runs to her name from nine innings at an average of 69.40 and a strike rate of 125.72 with two fifties. She will look to start the third season with a big score again.Probable Best Bowler: Ashleigh GardnerGujarat Giants Women’s newly appointed skipper Ashleigh Gardner could be the best bowler in the upcoming game. In the previous season, she picked seven wickets in eight matches. However, Gardner looked in great touch in the recent Women’s Ashes series against England and will be looking to continue her fine form.Today’s Match Prediction: Team batting first to win the matchScenario 1Gujarat Giants Women win the toss and bat
PP Score – 30-40
GJ-W – 140-150
Gujarat Giants Women win the match
Scenario 2Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women win the toss and bat
PP score – 40-50
BLR-W- 150-160
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women win the match
