Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB-W) will resume their WPL 2025 campaign by facing Gujarat Giants (GJ-W) in match 12 at the iconic Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Thursday, February 27. The two teams last met in the season opener at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara, where Smriti Mandhana’s side secured a six-wicket victory.
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women vs Gujarat Giants Women: Preview
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB-W) are set to face Gujarat Giants (GJ-W) at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, with both teams looking to halt their losing streaks. While RCB’s recent results haven’t gone their way, their overall performance in WPL 2025 has been promising. Conversely, Gujarat Giants continue to search for solutions to long-standing issues that have plagued their campaigns over the years.
RCB began the season with back-to-back wins but now find themselves in a challenging spot after two narrow defeats. Despite their recent setbacks, they remain a formidable unit at home. Notably, they have never lost to Gujarat Giants in Bengaluru, and their head-to-head record stands at three wins in five encounters, including a comfortable victory in this season’s opener. With both the current orange and purple cap holders in their squad, RCB will be keen to reclaim momentum as the tournament nears its crucial phase.
One area RCB will want to address is their batting depth. While Ellyse Perry has consistently anchored the innings, contributions from the top order have been inconsistent, putting additional pressure on the middle and lower order. Though Richa Ghosh has chipped in with valuable runs, the team will be hoping for stronger starts to avoid over-reliance on Perry. The return of Perry to bowling duties, where she picked up 1 for 10 in her last outing, has been a timely boost for an injury-hit RCB squad.
On the other hand, Gujarat Giants’ problems run deeper. They’ve languished at the bottom of the table for the past two seasons, and their current campaign follows a similar trajectory. Their batting has been particularly underwhelming, with the team registering the lowest run rate (5.79), fewest runs, and the least boundaries (16 fours and 4 sixes) this season. Their powerplay has been a minefield, with 11 wickets lost already—more than any other team. With key players like Beth Mooney and Harleen Deol struggling to accelerate, and Ashleigh Gardner and Deandra Dottin yet to find their rhythm, the Giants face tough questions about reshuffling their batting order to spark some aggression.
Despite these issues, Gujarat’s lower-order domestic players have shown grit, helping the team post respectable totals in recent matches. However, their inability to convert promising starts into match-winning performances has kept them from breaking their losing streak. With time running out in the tournament, the Giants will need a dramatic turnaround to keep their playoff hopes alive.
As the action unfolds in Bengaluru, RCB will aim to capitalize on their home advantage and favorable head-to-head record, while the Giants look for inspiration to revive their faltering campaign. Both teams have everything to play for, making this encounter a crucial one in the WPL 2025 narrative.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women vs Gujarat Giants Women: Head-to-head
- Matches Played: 05
- Won by Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women: 03
- Won by Gujarat Giants Women: 02
- Tied: 00
- No Result: 00
- First-ever Fixture: 8 March, 2023
- Most-recent Fixture: 14 February, 2025
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women vs Gujarat Giants Women: Pitch Report
Dew hasn’t played a significant role in Bengaluru, yet captains have consistently preferred to field first, taking advantage of fresh pitches used in each match. This approach is likely to continue, with scores between 170-180 considered competitive. The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium surface has provided an even contest between bat and ball. Batters benefit from the pitch’s pace and bounce, allowing for free-flowing strokes, particularly during the powerplay and middle overs. Conversely, bowlers employing variations—be it slower deliveries from pacers or flight from spinners—have managed to keep batters in check. Seamers can exploit early movement, making breakthroughs in the powerplay vital. While chasing remains favorable, timing the ball well is key for batting success.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women vs Gujarat Giants Women: Team News and Predicted XI
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women – Team News
With Ellyse Perry able to contribute a couple of overs, RCB opted to strengthen their spin department by bringing in seasoned off-spinner Sneh Rana, a former Giants player, in place of a pacer.
Despite the heavy defeat, the team is expected to stick with the same lineup from their clash against the Warriorz.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women – Predicted XI
- Smriti Mandhana (capt)
- Danni Wyatt-Hodge
- Ellyse Perry
- Raghvi Bist
- Richa Ghosh (wk)
- Kanika Ahuja
- Georgia Wareham
- Sneh Rana
- Kim Garth
- Ekta Bisht
- Renuka Singh
Gujarat Giants Women – Team News
The Giants replaced the out-of-form Laura Wolvaardt with Phoebe Litchfield in their previous match, but the change didn’t yield the desired results. The Australian is expected to be given another opportunity. Bharti Fulmali, who made an immediate impression with the bat after being brought into the XI, is likely to retain her place.
Despite making three alterations in their last outing, the Giants opted against opening with Litchfield, though a promotion to the top alongside a potential shift of Harleen Deol to No. 3 remains possible. With Simran Shaikh struggling for form, Dayalan Hemalatha could be brought in to bolster the batting lineup.
Gujarat Giants Women – Predicted XI
- Beth Mooney (wk)
- Phoebe Litchfield
- Harleen Deol
- Ashleigh Gardner (capt)
- Deandra Dottin
- Dayalan Hemalatha
- Bharti Fulmali
- Kashvee Gautam
- Tanuja Kanwar
- Priya Mishra
- Meghna Singh
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women vs Gujarat Giants Women: Players To Watch Out For
Ellyse Perry (Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women)
Ellyse Perry has taken her batting to another level in WPL 2025, leading the run charts with 235 runs in four innings at an impressive average of 117.50. In the previous match, she surpassed Meg Lanning to become the tournament’s all-time highest run-scorer.
Despite entering the season nursing a hip injury, Perry returned to bowling against the Warriorz after sitting out with the ball in RCB’s first three games, claiming a wicket in her two-over spell. Her ability to bowl a full quota of overs could further strengthen RCB’s balance.
Kashvee Gautam (Gujarat Giants Women)
Despite a challenging season for the Giants, Kashvee Gautam has emerged as a standout performer. Acquired for a hefty INR 2 crore before the 2024 WPL auction, she missed that season due to injury but was retained by the team, and is now justifying their faith.
Although she had a rough start against RCB, conceding 22 runs in two overs, the 21-year-old has since claimed five wickets in her next three matches while maintaining an impressive economy rate. Among bowlers who have delivered at least 30 balls this WPL, her 6.00 economy ranks fourth-best. With the bat, aside from a quick 20 off 15 balls against Mumbai, she has room for improvement.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women vs Gujarat Giants Women: Prediction
Scenario 1
- Toss: Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women win the toss and bowl
- Powerplay Score: 30-40
- Gujarat Giants Women Total: 150-170
- Match Result: Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women win the match
Scenario 2
- Toss: Gujarat Giants Women win the toss and bowl
- Powerplay Score: 40-50
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women Total: 170-180
- Match Result: Gujarat Giants Women win the match
When and Where To Watch Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women vs Gujarat Giants Women LIVE? Broadcast and Streaming Details
The Women’s Premier League 2025 clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women and Gujarat Giants Women is set to begin at 7:30 PM IST on Thursday, February 27, at Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. The match will be broadcast live on the Star Sports network and will also be available for live streaming on JioHotstar for FREE.
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FAQs
When and where is the RCB-W vs GJ-W WPL 2025 match taking place?
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women will face Gujarat Giants Women in WPL 2025 Game 12 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, on Thursday, February 27.
What is the head-to-head record between RCB-W and GJ-W in WPL?
Out of five matches, RCB-W leads the head-to-head with three wins, while GJ-W has won two.
Who are the key players to watch in the RCB-W vs GJ-W match?
Ellyse Perry, the leading run-scorer with 235 runs, and Kashvee Gautam, with five wickets at a 6.00 economy, are the players to watch out for.
What is the pitch report for the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru?
The pitch offers good pace and bounce, favoring both batters and bowlers, with par scores ranging between 170-180. Bowling first has been the preferred choice.
How has RCB-W performed at home against Gujarat Giants?
RCB-W has never lost to Gujarat Giants at home and is looking to continue its dominance in Bengaluru.
