WPL 2025 Match 1 - Gujarat Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru - Cricket Predictions: February 14

Fantasy and Cricket Predictions  for the Women's Premier League, 1st Match - Gujarat Giants Women vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women, which will be played on the 14th of February at the Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara.

1st Match - Gujarat Giants Women vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women (Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara)


Current Form Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women:

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women are the defending champions of the Women's Premier League. They had beaten Delhi Capitals Women in the Finals of last edition by 8 wickets.

The top run scorer for Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women in the previous edition was Ellyse Perry with 347 runs to her name.

The top wicket taker for Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women in the previous edition was Shreyanka Patil with 13 scalps under her belt.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women are the strongest of the sides taking part in the competition. They are expected to make it to the Playoffs with ease.

Players to look out for:

1. Smriti Mandhana - She is a world class batter who seemed to be in good form against West Indies Women and Ireland Women in the home series. She is expected to score plenty of runs in the Women's Premier League 2025.

2. Renuka Singh - She is a genuine wicket taker in the Powerplay overs. If Renuka Singh gets rhythm in the starting stages of the tournament, the opposition teams will fear facing RCB Women.


Current Form Gujarat Giants Women:

Gujarat Giants failed to perform to their potential in the previous edition of Women's Premier League. They finished at the bottom most position on points table with only 2 wins to their credit in last edition.

The top run scorer for Gujarat Giants Women in the previous edition was Beth Mooney with 285 runs to her name.

The top wicket taker for Gujarat Giants Women in the previous edition was Tanuja Kanwar with 10 scalps under her belt.

Gujarat Giants Women aren't the strongest of the sides in the competition. It will be a surprise if they make it to the Playoffs.

Players to look out for:

1. Beth Mooney - She is an experienced campaigner, who is capable of playing long innings in a T20 format. Mooney is expected to be the best batter for Gujarat Giants Women in the upcoming matches.

2. Ashleigh Gardner - She is a wily off spinner who has plenty of variations in her bowling arsenal. She will play a key role in Gujarat Giants Women's campaign in the Women's Premier League.


Let’s have a look at the squads:

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women

Smriti Mandhana (c), Danni Wyatt, Sabbhineni Meghana, Ellyse Perry, Georgia Wareham, Kanika Ahuja, Shreyanka Patil, Richa Ghosh, Renuka Singh, Ekta Bisht, Charlie Dean, Kim Garth, Heather Graham

Gujarat Giants Women

Beth Mooney, Laura Wolvaardt, Phoebe Litchfield, Ashleigh Gardner (c), Dayalan Hemalatha, Harleen Deol, Sayali Satghare, Tanuja Kanwer, Deandra Dottin, Simran Shaikh, Danielle Gibson, Prakashika Naik


Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions* - PrePlay

Who will win the toss? – Gujarat Giants Women

Who will win?- Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women

Top Batter (Runs Scored) - Smriti Mandhana (Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women), Beth Mooney (Gujarat Giants Women)

Top Bowler (Wickets taken) - Renuka Singh (Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women), Ashleigh Gardner (Gujarat Giants Women)

Most Sixes – Smriti Mandhana (Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women), Beth Mooney (Gujarat Giants Women)

Player of the Match - Smriti Mandhana (Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women)

Team Scores Batting first – Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women 165+, Gujarat Giants Women 155+

Match Handicap : Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women



*NB these predictions may be changed nearer the start of the match once the final starting teams have been announced and we will be running ‘In-Play’ features, so stay tuned.


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