The highly-anticipated opening match of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 is to be played between the Gujarat Giants and the defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru on February 14, they will face off at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara.
With a blend of experience and young talent, RCB will look to start strong against GG. She will be at the helm of a potent squad comprised of overseas stars like Ellyse Perry and emerging Indian talents such as Richa Ghosh and Shreyanka Patil. With their blend of experience and youth, they are certain to give their rival camp a run for their money.
The Gujarat Giants, under Beth Mooney this season, are aiming to turn the tide after a shocking run in which only two wins in eight matches saw them finish bottom of the WPL 2024 points table. Despite their struggles, GG have retained key players like Ashleigh Gardner and Phoebe Litchfield, along with promising domestic talent looking to make an impact.
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Before the tussle kick-starts the season, let’s head back and examine the WPL head-to-head statistics between the two remarkable teams over the years.
RCB vs GG Head to Head Record
| Category | Statistics |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 4 |
| Gujarat Giants Won | 2 |
| RCB Won | 2 |
| No Result | 0 |
RCB and GG have faced each other four times in the WPL, with both teams securing two wins each, making their rivalry evenly poised.
Backdrop of previous encounter:
RCB and GG last met in WPL 2024 during Match 13 at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, where GG secured a 19-run victory.
After winning the toss, GG-W decided to bat first and put on 199 runs for the loss of five wickets. GG’s opening duo, Laura Wolvaardt (76) and captain Beth Mooney (85), laid a strong foundation with stellar knocks.
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In response, RCB had a very sluggish start. Captain Smriti Mandhana was dismissed in the fifth over for 24. They ended the powerplay at 39 and lost Sabbhineni Meghana soon after. Ellyse Perry and Sophie Devine did an adequate job in trying to stabilize the innings along with a contribution of 30 runs from Richa Ghosh. Georgia Wareham’s late fireworks (48 off 22) gave RCB a fighting chance, but the required run rate was too steep to chase down. However, RCB did not manage to maintain the required run rate, and it was very late that they found their pacing.
While, Ashleigh Gardner (2/23) was the star bowler. Kathryn Bryce (1/26) and Tanuja Kanwar (1/43) chipped in with one wicket each.
