RCB eye comeback against struggling Gujarat Giants

Things turned bumpy for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their last couple of games despite putting up two thrilling shows on the trot. Defeats against Mumbai Indians and the UP Warriorz left them desiring for more. As RCB return to action again, they will have to brave the Gujarat Giants whom they got the better of in the first match of WPL 2025.

RCB’s tally of four points from four games and a healthy NRR of +0.619 has stationed them in the top three for now. They will be desperate to log their third win in WPL 2025 as they take the yard against the Giants who continue to struggle with just a solitary win from four games. The never-give-up attitude shown by RCB in the last two games will be a crucial factor in their build-up to the game while Ellyse Perry being in form can be an absolute game-changer for them.

The Giants have registered only one win so far in the ongoing WPL which came at the cost of the UP Warriorz. However, back-to-back defeats against Mumbai Indians and the Delhi Capitals have reduced them to a difficult position. With both the teams coming off the back of a couple of defeats, this clash will be one to savour with a handful of big names in the mix.

Venue Watch:

The surface in Chinnaswamy has always been an incredible one to bat on. The new ball has always been a bit of a bother for the batters with its movement. However, as the game progresses, it is only going to be a lot easier for the team batting second. The carry is pretty good and with no traces of spongy bounce, one would expect a run-fest to unfurl.

Match details:

Match: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Giants

Venue: M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

Date: 27th February, 2025

Time: 7:30 PM

Head-to-head:

Matches played: 5

RCB: 3

GG: 2

Squads:

Royal Challengers Bengaluru:

Smriti Mandhana (C), Richa Ghosh, Danni Wyatt, Kanika Ahuja, Sabbineni Meghana, Ekta Bisht, Kim Garth, Shreyanka Patil, Ellyse Perry, Prema Rawat, Georgia Wareham, Raghvi Bist, Heather Graham, Jagravi Pawar, Renuka Singh, Charlie Dean, Nuzhat Parween, Joshitha VJ, Sneh Rana.

Gujarat Giants:

Ashleigh Gardner (C), Harleen Deol, Prakashika Naik, Beth Mooney, Kashvee Gautam, Priya Mishra, Bharti Fulmali, Laura Wolvaardt, Sayali Satchare, Danielle Gibson, Mannat Kashyap, Shabnam Shakil, Dayalan Hemalatha, Meghna Singh, Simran Shaikh, Deandra Dottin, Phoebe Litchfield, Tanuja Kanwer