GJ-W vs BLR-W Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Player Stats & Injury Updates For Match 1 of Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025
WPL 2025 opener: Gujarat Giants vs RCB Women on Feb 14 in Vadodara
Gujarat Giants Women will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women in the 1st Match of Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 on 14 February 2025, at Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara. This article will cover match details, pitch report, playing XI, player stats, Dream11 predictions and fantasy cricket tips for the GJ-W vs BLR-W match.
Match Preview
Both teams have contrasting histories in the league, with Gujarat Giants looking to rebuild after a disappointing previous season, while Royal Challengers Bengaluru enter the tournament as defending champions. The opening match promises an intense battle as both teams aim to start their campaign on a winning note.
Gujarat Giants, who finished at the bottom last season, have undergone significant changes in leadership and squad composition. They will be eager to turn their fortunes around, with all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner playing a crucial role. Gardner, who was impressive in the recent Women’s Ashes series, is expected to be a key figure with both bat and ball. The team will need collective efforts from their batters and bowlers to challenge the reigning champions.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women, on the other hand, come into the tournament with confidence, having lifted the trophy last season. Led by experienced players, they will look to maintain their dominance. Ellyse Perry, the highest run-scorer of the last edition, remains a vital player in their lineup, providing stability in the batting order. With a balanced squad and strong momentum from their past success, BLR-W will be keen to extend their winning streak and start their title defense in style.
The opening match will set the tone for the tournament, with Gujarat Giants aiming for redemption and Royal Challengers Bengaluru looking to reaffirm their supremacy.
GJ-W vs BLR-W Match Details
| Match: | Gujarat Giants Women vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women, Match 1 |
| Tournament: | Women’s Premier League 2025 |
| Date: | 14 February 2025 |
| Time: | 7:30 PM (IST) |
| Venue: | Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara |
| Live Streaming: | JioHotstar |
| TV Broadcast: | Star Sports Network & Sports 18 |
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Probable Playing XI for GJ-W vs BLR-W Match of Women’s Premier League 2025
Gujarat Giants Women
Ashleigh Gardner (Captain), Laura Wolvaardt, Harleen Deol, Phoebe Litchfield, Beth Mooney (Wicket-keeper), Priya Mishra, Sayali Satghare, Meghna Singh, Mannat Kashyap, Dayalan Hemalatha, Mannat Kashyap.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women
Smriti Mandhana (Captain), Daniell Wyatt, Sabbhineni Meghana, Ellyse Perry, Kanika Ahuja, Georgia Wareham, Richa Ghosh (Wicket-keeper), Shreyanka Patil, Asha Sobhana, Renuka Singh, Kim Garth.
Pitch Report
The pitch at Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara is typically bowling-friendly, offering significant assistance to spinners as the match progresses. With an average first-innings score of 121 runs, batters often struggle to find fluency, especially against quality spin bowling. Pacers can expect some early movement with the new ball, but it is the spinners who tend to dominate later on. Given the challenging conditions for chasing, teams winning the toss usually prefer to bat first, aiming to put a respectable total on the board before the pitch starts aiding the bowlers even more.
GJ-W vs BLR-W Head-to-Head Records
- Gujarat Giants Women Won: 2
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women: 2
GJ-W vs BLR-W Dream11 Prediction Fantasy Dream11 Team Today
- Wicket-Keeper: Beth Mooney, Richa Ghosh
- Batters: Daniell Wyatt, Laura Wolvaardt, Smriti Mandhana
- All-Rounders: Ellyse Perry, Deandra Dottin, Georgia Wareham, Ashleigh Gardner
- Bowlers: Renuka Singh, Shreyanka Patil
- Captain: Ellyse Perry
- Vice-Captain: Ashleigh Gardner
GJ-W vs BLR-W Match Prediction
Who Will Win Today’s Match?
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women are expected to win this match.
