Gujarat Giants Women (GGT W) square off against the defending champions Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB W) in the first match of WPL 2025 on Friday, 14th February at 7:30 PM IST and the match is slated to be played at Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara. Ahead of this humdinger of a contest check out our GGT W vs RCB W match prediction, tips, top players preview, pitch report, toss prediction and match winner prediction.
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Gujarat Giants Women (GGT W)
After finishing last in the first two seasons, the Giants are desperate for a turnaround. Winning only four of their 16 matches last season prompted wholesale changes, including appointing experienced Australian all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner as captain. Head coach Michael Klinger, along with new assistant coaches Daniel Marsh and Praveen Tambe, shaped the team at the auction, while the franchise parted ways with Mithali Raj and Nooshin Al Khadeer.
With Mooney, Litchfield, Gardner, and Dottin as likely starters, their overseas contingent forms a formidable batting lineup. They also have South African captain Laura Wolvaardt, a tempting prospect who can be utilized as needed.
Deandra Dottin’s return is a significant boost. Having relinquished the captaincy, Beth Mooney will be free of added pressure and can now unleash her full potential. Among the Indian players, Harleen Deol and Daylan Hemalatha will need to step up in the middle overs. Their most expensive purchase, Simran Shaikh, will be eager to justify her hefty price tag with her big-hitting prowess.
The inexperienced Indian bowling lineup is a concern, though leg-spinner Priya Mishra and quick Shayali Satghare will have some confidence after recent international debuts. However, the experience of Gardner, Dottin, and left-arm spinner Tanuja Kanwar (who took 10 wickets in an otherwise lackluster team performance last season) will be invaluable to the franchise.
Gujarat Giants Probable Xi: Beth Mooney (wk), Phoebe Litchfield, Harleen Deol, Dayalan Hemalatha, Ashleigh Gardner (capt), Deandra Dottin, Simran Shaikh, Kashvee Gautam, Sayali Satghare, Tanuja Kanwer, Priya Mishra
Royal Challengers Bangalore Women (RCB W)
The defending champions, RCB W, are eager to raise their red flag high once again, but a string of injuries may hamper their chances. While the additions of Kim Garth, Charlie Dean, and Heather Graham have helped offset the loss of Sophie Molineux, Kate Cross, and Sophie Devine, the recent injury to Indian star spinner Asha Shobhna and uncertainty surrounding Shreyanka Patil’s fitness have somewhat dented their title defense prospects.
However, captain Smriti Mandhana, fresh off breaking the record for most runs (1659) in a calendar year in 2024, must be thrilled with the signing of English star Danni Wyatt, who will be her opening partner. Wyatt will finally make her WPL debut after spending the 2024 season on the sidelines with UP Warriorz, despite boasting a wealth of experience, having scored 3190 runs at a strike rate of 129 in T20Is.
The inclusion of star all-rounder Ellyse Perry is a relief, though her hip injury will likely limit her bowling workload. Young Uttarakhand opener Raghvi Bisht will be keen to make an impact after her India debut. Richa Ghosh will continue to keep wicket, bringing her explosive batting, which saw the Siliguri native strike at 141 during her 257-run contribution to RCB’s title run last season.
Renuka Singh Thakur will lead the bowling attack, but her returns of just 3 wickets in 16 matches last season were a concern, and she needs to improve this season, especially given the team’s injury woes. The potential unavailability of the emerging spin duo, Asha Shobhna and Shreyanka Patil, means Georgia Wareham, Renuka, Ahuja and rookie Prema Rawat will have to step up in the spin department. New signing Kim Garth, the Dublin-born Australian pacer, could be a game-changer for the club, as she has taken 49 wickets and scored 764 runs in 59 T20Is.
RCB Women Probable XI : Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Smriti Mandhana (capt), Sabbineni Meghana, Ellyse Perry, Richa Ghosh (wk), Heather Graham, Georgia Wareham, Shreyanka Patil, Raghvi Bisht, Renuka Singh Thakur, Ekta Bisht
GGT W vs RCB W Head to Head Record
| Matches Played | 04 |
| Gujarat Giants Women Won | 02 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore Women Won | 02 |
GGT W vs RCB W Win Probability
The defending champions Royal Challengers Bangalore Women enter the contest as favourites and most bookmakers back them to win. The odds of RCB W winning this contest is 1.75, while the odds of GGT W to win this match is 2.05
Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara Pitch Report
The newly constructed Kotambi Stadium has offered a haven for the batting outfit, which was duly utilised by India Women against Westindies last December. With Women in Blue crossing 300 mark twice at ease,a belter track which will likely remain the same in WPL . Though ,the pace battery could make early inroads should black soil be scattered in abundance on this strip.
| Pitch Type | Favours Batters |
| Average 1st innings score | 150-160 runs |
| Weather Report | 34°C, Clear Skies |
GGT W vs RCB W Toss Prediction, WPL 2025
Gujarat Giants Women has had the upperhand when it comes to coin tosses, where they won three of the four coin tosses against RCB W. Given the nature of the surface teams chasing will have a better chance of winning and we predict the team that wins the toss will opt to bowl first.
GGT W vs RCB W Toss Prediction – Gujarat Giants Women to Win the Coin Toss
GGT W vs RCB W MATCH 1, WPL 2025 Tips
| Bet Type | Tip | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Match Winner | Gujarat Giants | 2.05 |
| Top Batter (GGT W) | Beth Mooney | 2.70 |
| Top Batter (RCB W) | Smriti Mandhana | 3.20 |
| Top Bowler (GGT W) | Ashliegh Gardner | 3.50 |
| Top Bowler (RCB W) | Shreyanka Patl | 3.95 |
GGT W vs RCB W Free Match Prediction
It’s a brand new season, and both teams enter with the intention of starting strong. The Gujarat Giants squad appears more balanced, though the defending champions are equally competitive and boast the league’s best batting lineup this season. However, for this contest, we’re backing the home team, the Gujarat Giants Women, to pull off an upset early in the season.
