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The opening match of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 promises to be a thrilling encounter as Gujarat Giants take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara. Both teams are packed with international stars and young Indian talent, making this a highly anticipated clash. Gujarat Giants, led by the versatile Ashleigh Gardner, will rely on their strong batting lineup featuring the likes of Beth Mooney, Laura Wolvaardt, and the explosive Deandra Dottin. Their bowling attack, spearheaded by Tanuja Kanwer and Meghna Singh, will aim to contain RCB’s powerful batting order.
On the other hand, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, captained by the elegant Smriti Mandhana, boast a star-studded squad with match-winners like Ellyse Perry, Sophie Devine, and Richa Ghosh. Their bowling unit, led by Renuka Singh and supported by spinners like Shreyanka Patil and Ekta Bisht, will look to exploit any weaknesses in the Giants’ lineup.
Match Details: Women’s Premier League 2025, Match 1
- Date and Time: February 14 – 07:30 pm IST/ 02:00 pm GMT
- Venue: Kotambi Stadium, Vadodra
Kotambi Stadium Pitch Report
The Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara is expected to offer a balanced pitch for the WPL 2025 opener. The surface is likely to provide assistance to both batters and bowlers, with good bounce and carry early on. Spinners could play a significant role as the game progresses, with the pitch potentially slowing down in the second innings. Dew might come into play during the evening, making chasing a preferable option. Teams will aim to capitalize on the powerplay and build a solid foundation, while bowlers will need to vary their pace and lengths to stay effective. A competitive contest is on the cards.
GJ-W vs BLR-W Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Beth Mooney, Richa Ghosh
- Batters: Danni Wyatt, Laura Wolvaardt, Smriti Mandhana, Phoebe Litchfield
- All-rounders: Ellyse Perry, Deandra Dottin, Ashleigh Gardner
- Bowlers: Renuka Singh, Shreyanka Patil
GJ-W vs BLR-W Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
- Choice 1: Smriti Mandhana (c), Laura Wolvaardt (vc)
- Choice 2: Deandra Dottin (c), Ellyse Perry (vc)
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GJ-W vs BLR-W Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Georgia Wareham, Meghna Singh, Harleen Deol, Kim Garth
GJ-W vs BLR-W Dream11 Team for today’s match (February 14, 02:00 pm GMT):
Squads:
Gujarat Titans: Ashleigh Gardner (captain), Harleen Deol, Prakashika Naik, Beth Mooney, Kashvee Gautam, Priya Mishra, Bharti Fulmali, Laura Wolvaardt, Sayali Satchare, Danielle Gibson, Mannat Kashyap, Shabnam Shakil, Dayalan Hemalatha, Meghna Singh, Simran Shaikh, Deandra Dottin, Phoebe Litchfield, Tanuja Kanwer
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Smriti Mandhana (captain), Asha Sobhana Joy, Joshitha Vj, Richa Ghosh, Danni Wyatt, Kanika Ahuja, Sabbineni Meghana, Ekta Bisht, Kate Cross, Shreyanka Patil, Ellyse Perry, Prema Rawat, Georgia Wareham, Raghvi Bist, Sophie Devine, Jagravi Pawar, Renuka Singh, Sophie Molineux
