RCBW vs GGW Match Preview
Smriti Mandhana and Sophie Devine failed to provide a solid start in the previous game, but S Meghana and Richa Ghosh formed a 71-run partnership for the 4th wicket, leading the team to a victorious total. RCB boasts a talented group of all-rounders, such as Ellyse Perry, Sophie Molineux, and Shreyanka Patil, who will enhance the team's batting lineup.
The team's spin attack is expected to be a major strength. Sobhana Asha claimed a five-wicket haul on Saturday, unsettling the opposition's batting lineup, and will aim to replicate that performance. She will receive support from Georgia Wareham and Shreyanka Patil. Renuka Singh Thakur will spearhead the bowling attack with the new ball.
Beth Mooney showed promising form for the Gujarat Giants by scoring 24 runs, but unfortunately, she couldn't capitalize on it to build a substantial innings. The top order batting also faltered, with Harleen Deol, Veda Krishnamurthy, Phobe Litchfield, and D Hemalatha failing to reach double figures.
It is crucial for at least one of them to step up and perform well for the Giants. The team possesses all-rounders like Kathryn Bryce and Ashleigh Gardner, who can accelerate the scoring in the final overs. Gujarat will also need to excel in their bowling department. Tanuja Kanwar was impressive with 2 wickets to her name.
Support in the spin department will come from Sneh Rana and Gardner, while Lea Tahuhu and Meghna Singh will spearhead the pace attack with the new ball.
Weather Report
The weather in Bangalore is likely to be warm and humid and there will be dew on the ground as the match progresses.
Pitch Report
The pitch at Bangalore has an even covering of grass but it is a bit dry and slow. Nevertheless, it is a good batting track. The team batting first will look to score at least 175-180 runs to put the opposition under pressure. The pitch plays the same throughout the match. The slower bowlers will get plenty of turn if they pitch in the right areas.
Notable stats
Sobhana Asha: Future Star
Sobhana Asha picked up a fifer in her last match, becoming the first Indian bowler to do so in the WPL. She has picked up 10 wickets in her last 6 outings at a strike rate of 12.60.
Team News
There are no updates regarding injuries from either side.
RCBW vs GGW Probable 11
RCBW Playing 11
- Smriti Mandhana (C)
- S Meghana
- Sophie Devine
- Ellyse Perry
- Richa Ghosh (Wk)
- Sophie Molineux
- Georgia Wareham
- Shreyanka Patil
- Simran Bahadur
- Asha Sobhana
- Renuka Singh
GGW Playing 11
- Beth Mooney (C)
- Phoebe Litchfield
- Harleen Deol
- Veda Krishnamurthy
- Ashleigh Gardner
- D Hemalatha
- Sneh Rana
- Tanuja Kanwar
- Kathryn Bryce
- Lea Tahuhu
- Meghna Singh
Dream11 Prediction
We are backing the Royal Challengers to win this match. They have a stronger batting line-up compared to Gujarat. The team is also home to some quality all-rounders that give them an edge. On the other hand, Gujarat has failed to perform as a team and is likely to struggle.
Top Picks
Kathryn Bryce: Bryce put up a good performance in the last match, scoring 25 runs and also picked up a wicket.
Richa Ghosh: Known for her explosive batting, Richa Ghosh scored 62 runs from just 32 deliveries in her last match.
Ellyse Perry: Another quality batter, Perry has scored 261 runs in her last 9 matches at an average of 37.29 and a strike rate of 123.11.
RCBW vs GGW Dream11 Team 1
Keeper: B Mooney, R Ghosh
Batters: S Mandhana, P Litchfield, S Meghana
All-rounders: E Perry (C), S Devine, A Gardner (VC), S Molineux, K Bryce
Bowlers: S Asha
