It hasn’t been the homecoming Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) wished for, and come Thursday, the defending champions would be eager to turn things around against bottom-placed Gujarat Giants (GG). This match is a rematch of the run-fest that was the WPL 2025 curtain-raiser.
Both teams are heading into the game after two straight losses. RCB lost to Mumbai Indians in a final-over thriller and then to UP Warriorz in the first-ever WPL Super Over. Despite Ellyse Perry’s outstanding performances, the team has struggled with regular wickets falling and death-over bowling woes.
Meanwhile, Gujarat Giants have deeper batting concerns, with their top-order failing to fire consistently. Despite their lower-order efforts, they haven’t been able to secure wins. With both teams desperate for a win, expect a high-stakes clash at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
Match Details: RCB vs GG
- Match: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Giants, WPL 2025
- Date & Time: Thursday, February 27, 2025, 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
- Live Streaming: JioHotstar, Star Sports, Sports 18
Pitch Report & Conditions M Chinnaswamy Stadium
- Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium
- Pitch Type: Sporting pitch with grass cover, assisting seamers.
- Average First-Innings Score: 150
- Chasing Record: 10 out of 16 games won by the chasing side since the last WPL season.
- Boundary Dimensions: 54m and 61m square boundaries, 69m straight boundary.
Pace vs Spin at Bengaluru in WPL 2025
| Type | Matches | Balls | Runs | Wickets | Best Bowling | Average | Economy | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pace | 4 | 534 | 715 | 33 | 4/25 | 21.66 | 8.03 | 16.1 |
| Spin | 4 | 393 | 537 | 22 | 4/15 | 24.40 | 8.19 | 17.8 |
Probable Playing XI
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
- Smriti Mandhana (C)
- Danielle Wyatt-Hodge
- Ellyse Perry
- Raghavi Bist
- Richa Ghosh (WK)
- Kanika Ahuja
- Georgia Wareham
- Sneh Rana
- Kim Garth
- Ekta Bisht
- Renuka Thakur
Gujarat Giants (GG)
- Beth Mooney (WK)
- Phoebe Litchfield
- Harleen Deol
- Ashleigh Gardner (C)
- Deandra Dottin
- Simran Shaikh
- Tanuja Kanwer
- Bharti Fulmali
- Kashvee Gautam
- Meghna Singh
- Priya Mishra
Key Players to Watch Out For
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
- Ellyse Perry: Leading run-scorer of the season, now contributing with the ball.
- Richa Ghosh: Averages 32.45 with a strike rate of 140.50 in T20s since 2024.
- Renuka Singh Thakur: Leading wicket-taker this season, a powerplay specialist.
Gujarat Giants
- Beth Mooney: Leading T20 run-scorer in women’s cricket since 2024.
- Ashleigh Gardner: 8 wickets in 5 games against RCB, has a great record against Smriti Mandhana.
- Deandra Dottin: Striking at nearly 150 this season, can contribute with both bat and ball.
Dream11 Fantasy Team Prediction
Wicketkeepers:
- Richa Ghosh
- Beth Mooney
Batters:
- Danielle Wyatt-Hodge
- Phoebe Litchfield
All-rounders:
- Ellyse Perry (C/VC)
- Georgia Wareham (C/VC)
- Ashleigh Gardner (C/VC)
- Deandra Dottin
Bowlers:
- Renuka Singh Thakur
- Priya Mishra
- Kim Garth
Captain & Vice-Captain Choices
- Captain: Ellyse Perry
- Vice-Captain: Georgia Wareham, Ashleigh Gardner
Match Prediction & Winning Tips
- RCB Strengths: Strong top order, Perry in form, Renuka leading the bowling.
- GG Strengths: Mooney’s consistency, Gardner’s all-round ability, Dottin’s explosiveness.
- Winning Prediction: RCB has a slight edge but must improve their death bowling. GG will need a solid top-order performance to challenge the defending champions.
Where to Watch?
- Live Streaming: JioHotstar App
- TV Telecast: Star Sports Network
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