Who will win the 1st match? WPL 2025

Gujarat Giants (GG) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will be facing each other in the first game of the much-awaited Women’s Premier League 2025 (WPL 2025). The match is scheduled to be played on Friday (February 14) at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara.

RCB are the reigning champions and will look to start their title defence with a win. They also have the opportunity to become the first-ever team to defend the title and win the WPL twice.

As far as GG is concerned, they will be desperate to turn things around after a disappointing campaign last year.

The Gujarat-based outfit had a terrible season last year as they finished at the bottom of the points table. They managed to win only 2 of their 8 league games and will be looking to deliver a better performance in WPL 2025.

GG vs RCB Match Prediction: Who will win the 1st match? WPL 2025:

Match Details

Match: GG vs RCB, match 1 of WPL 2025

Date: February 14, 2025

Time: 07:30 PM IST

Venue: Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara

Live streaming: JioCinema app and website

Live broadcast: Sports18

GG vs RCB Match Prediction—Head-to-Head Record

No team has managed to earn the bragging rights in the GG vs RCB rivalry so far. The two teams have played four games against each other so far and each team has managed to win two games each.

Total ODI Matches Played: 4

Gujarat Giants Won: 2

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Won: 2

Pitch Report & Conditions

Balanced pitch: While the surface at the Kotambi Stadium is expected to favour the batters more, the bowlers will also get ample help. Spinners as well as fast-bowlers will get good aid from the surface and will look to make the most of it.

Average 1st Innings Score: The stadium is yet to host a competitive T20 match. It has hosted only three Women’s ODIs so far.

Chasing Record:

Of the three ODIs played at the venue so far, the team batting second won once while the team batting first won twice.

Weather Report

There is no forecast for rain during the first match of WPL 2025. The temperature will be hovering between 23-27 degrees Celsius during the game.

GG vs RCB Match Prediction – Gujarat Giants and Royal Challengers Bengaluru Playing XIs:

Gujarat Giants Playing XI:

Laura Wolvaardt, Beth Mooney (wk), Harleen Deol, Deandra Dottin, D Hemalatha, Ash Gardner (C), Simran Shaikh, Meghana Singh, Sayali Satghare/Kashvee Gautam, Tanuja Kanwar, Priya Mishra

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Playing XI:

Smriti Mandhana (C), Danni Wyatt, Ellyse Perry, Sabbhineni Meghana, Richa Ghosh (wk), Shreyanka Patil, Charlie Dean, Georgia Wareham, Kanika Ahuja, Renuka Singh Thakur, Asha Shobhana

Form and Fitness

There are no major injury concerns for either of the two teams at the moment.

Score Prediction

GG vs RCB Players to perform prediction

GG: Ashleigh Gardner (C), Beth Mooney (WK), Harleen Deol, Laura Wolvaardt and Deandra Dottin will be the key players for Gujarat Giants.

RCB: Smriti Mandhana, Richa Ghosh, Charlie Dean, Kim Garth, Ellyse Perry and Renuka Singh will be the key players for RCB.

GG vs RCB Best Batter Prediction

Who will score the most runs for GG in the match: Beth Mooney or Deandra Dottin

Who will score the most runs for RCB in the match: Smriti Mandhana or Ellyse Perry

GG vs RCB Best Bowler Prediction

Who will pick the most wickets for GG in the match: Ashleigh Gardner or Tanuja Kanwar

Who will pick the most wickets for RCB in the match: Renuka Singh or Kim Garth

Conclusion: Who will win the match?

Reigning champions RCB will start the game as favourites and are expected to beat GG in the upcoming GG vs RCB contest.