WPL 2024

BAN-W vs GUJ-W Dream11 Team Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Head to Head Stats and Pitch Report for WPL 2024, Match 5

The Women’s Premier League heats up with Game 5, a clash between the Royal Challengers Bangalore (BAN-W))and the Gujarat Giants (GUJ-W)at the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. RCB enters the match with momentum, […]

Feb 27, 2024 4:50 pm

The Women’s Premier League heats up with Game 5, a clash between the Royal Challengers Bangalore (BAN-W))and the Gujarat Giants (GUJ-W)at the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. RCB enters the match with momentum, having secured a thrilling victory against the UP Warriorz in their season opener. In contrast, the Gujarat Giants are hungry for redemption after a disappointing loss to the Mumbai Indians exposed weaknesses in their batting lineup. The Giants will need to step up their game significantly if they hope to avoid a repeat of last season’s struggles.

Match Details

Match: Royal Challengers Bangalore Women vs Gujarat Giants Women, WPL 2024, Match 5

Date: Tuesday, 27 February, 2024

Time: 7:30 PM IST

Venue: M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

Live Streaming: FanCode

Pitch Report

As has been the case historically, the Chinnaswamy is expected to dish out a flat surface for the game between Bangalore and Gujarat. This batter’s paradise boasts a flat, hard wicket and short boundaries, promising an explosion of sixes and high scores. While the recent use of black soil has introduced some unpredictability to the pitch, the overall trend favours big hitters. Still, the bowlers who are disciplined and accurate can have a say. Variations will be the key for them. Fielding will be an important part of the game. Exceptional athleticism and sharp fielding skills are essential to restrict scoring opportunities, especially on these compact boundaries. Every catch and run saved could prove decisive.

With RCB being a participant in this game, the stadium is likely to be packed as we saw in the recent game between the home side and UP Warriorz.

Probable Playing XI

Royal Challengers Bangalore: Smriti Mandhana, Sophie Devine, Sabbhineni Meghana, Richa Ghosh, Kanika Ahuja, Ellyse Perry, Georgia Wareham, Shreyanka Patil, Kate Cross, Ektha Bisht, Renuka Thakur Singh

Gujarat Giants: Beth Mooney, Phoebe Litchfield, Harleen Deol, Sneh Rana, Ashleigh Gardner, Laura Wolvaardt, Mannat Kashyap, Kashvee Gautam, Tanuja Kanwar, Meghna Singh, Priya Mishra.