GG vs RCB Head-To-Head Record Ahead of WPL 2025 Match 1
The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 kicks off on February 14. It features an exciting match between Gujarat Giants (GG) and the defending champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). The venue will be Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara.
RCB Look to Defend Title with a Strong Squad
RCB, under Smriti Mandhana’s leadership, will start the season strong. They won their first WPL title in 2024. They have a strong team with international stars like Ellyse Perry. They also feature rising Indian talents like Richa Ghosh and Shreyanka Patil. With a mix of experience and youth, RCB remains a formidable contender in WPL 2025.
Gujarat Giants Aim for a Turnaround
Gujarat Giants, led by Beth Mooney, want to recover from a tough WPL 2024. They ended up last in the table, winning only two out of eight matches. The team kept key players like Ashleigh Gardner and Phoebe Litchfield. They also added promising local talent. They hope to perform much better this season.
GG vs RCB Head-To-Head Record in WPL
Since WPL started, Gujarat Giants and Royal Challengers Bengaluru have played each other four times. Each team has won two matches.
GG vs RCB: Last WPL Encounter Recap
In WPL 2024, Gujarat Giants faced RCB in Match 13 at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. The Giants won by 19 runs.
Match Summary:
- Gujarat Giants Batting:
- Beth Mooney (85*), Laura Wolvaardt (76) led GG to 199/5.
- RCB Batting:
- Smriti Mandhana (24) fell early, with RCB managing just 39 runs in the powerplay.
- Ellyse Perry (24), Sophie Devine (23), and Richa Ghosh (30) tried to stabilize the innings.
- Georgia Wareham’s explosive 48 off 22 balls gave RCB hope, but they ultimately fell short.
- GG Bowling Performance:
- Ashleigh Gardner stood out as the top bowler with 2 wickets for 23 runs. Kathryn Bryce took 1 wicket for 26 runs, and Tanuja Kanwar had 1 wicket for 43 runs.
As GG and RCB prepare for their WPL 2025 opener, both teams will aim to set the tone for the season with a winning start.
