WPL 2025: GJ-W vs BLR-W Match Preview
Women's Premier League 2025: GJ-W vs BLR-W Match 1 Preview, Stats, Pitch Report and Playing XI
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The Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 is set to commence on February 14, featuring an exciting opening match between the defending champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women (BLR-W), and the Gujarat Giants Women (GJ-W) at the newly constructed BCA Stadium in Vadodara. RCB will enter the tournament with the confidence of their maiden WPL title victory in 2024, where they triumphed over the Delhi Capitals by eight wickets.
Led by the dynamic Smriti Mandhana, RCB have a powerful lineup featuring international stars like Ellyse Perry, alongside emerging talents such as Richa Ghosh and Shreyanka Patil. Their balanced squad combines experienced campaigners with promising youngsters, making them a formidable opponent.
On the other hand, the Gujarat Giants, captained by the seasoned Beth Mooney, are eager to make a strong impression this season. Despite a challenging campaign in 2024, where they struggled to find consistency, the Giants have retained key players like Ashleigh Gardner and Phoebe Litchfield. Their roster also includes promising domestic talents who will be keen to showcase their skills on the big stage.
Match Details
| Match | Gujarat Giants Women vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women, Match 1, WPL 2025 |
| Venue | Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara |
| Date and Time | Friday, February 14, 7:30 pm (IST) |
| Live Streaming and Broadcast Details | Sports18 Network & Jio Cinema (app and website) |
Pitch Report
The pitch at Kotambi Stadium favours batters early on but leans to crack as the match progresses. With matches scheduled daily for the first leg of this competition, pitch disintegration could become a concern. However, since this is the first game and a T20 match, conditions are expected to remain largely batter-friendly, though spinners may find some backing.
The weather in Vadodara will be warm in the evening, with temperatures ranging from the mid to low 20s. The skies will be fair, with no chance of rain. Winds will be light, and humidity levels will stay low.
Head-To-Head Record
| Matches | 04 |
| Won by GJ-W | 02 |
| Won by BLR-W | 02 |
| No Result | 00 |
| Tied | 00 |
| First-ever Fixture | March 08, 2023 |
| Most-recent Fixture | March 06, 2024 |
GJ-W vs BLR-W Probable XIs:
Gujarat Giants (GJ-W):
Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Smriti Mandhana (c), Sabbhineni Meghana, Ellyse Perry, Richa Ghosh (wk), Georgia Wareham, Sophie Molineux, Shreyanka Patil, VJ Joshitha, Asha Sobhana, Renuka Thakur Singh
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