WPL 2024 GUJ-W vs BAN-W: Match 13 Top Captain, Vice-captain Picks & Player Stats

Arijit Kundu

Smriti Mandhana has been in fine form with the bat (Source: x.com)Smriti Mandhana has been in fine form with the bat (Source: x.com)

The second game of the Delhi leg in the 2024 Women's Premier League will see Gujarat Giants Women (GUJ-W) square off against Royal Challengers Bangalore Women (BAN-W) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. This game will be played on the 6th of March at 7:30 PM IST. 


 GUJ-W vs BAN-W: Important Player Stats

Players
Series Stats
Total fantasy points
Smriti Mandhana219 runs in 5 matches343
Richa Ghosh109 runs in 5 matches250
Tanuja Kanwer6 wickets in 5 matches248
Georgia Wareham33 runs and 5 wickets in 5 matches
239
Asha Shobana7 wickets in 5 matches239


GUJ-W vs BAN-W: Toss Factor

There are two primary surfaces at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. One assists the spinners as was seen during the IPL 2023. The pitches were on the slower side and run-scoring was difficult. However, the other pitch was used in the 2023 World Cup  and saw a belter of a track as batters enjoyed the ball come onto the bat. It is anticipated that the latter strip will be used in the WPL. 

Scenario: If Gujarat Giants win the toss

  •  Beth Mooney may chose to bat first and defend the total after failing to chase in the last game.
  • The overseas players and Tanuja Kanwer will be essential picks.

Scenario: If Royal Challengers Bangalore win the toss

  •  Smriti Mandhana may opt to bat first and accumulate above par total. 
  • The overseas all-rounders - Sophie Devine, Ellyse Perry, Georgia Wareham and Sophie Molineux are indispensable.
  • Pick two-three Indian batters with Smriti Mandhana as a mandatory pick. 


GUJ-W vs BAN-W: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks 

If Royal Challengers Bangalore win the match

Smriti Mandhana (BAN-W): The top-order batter is the current leading run-getter in WPL 2024. She struck 50-ball 80 in the last game with three sixes and ten fours, teed off the opposition bowlers and set-up for the victory. 

Ellyse Perry (BAN-W):  The Australian all-rounder has been batting at No. 3  or No. 4 for the side and getting ample balls to showcase her potential. Since her return, Perry scored two forty-plus totals that includes a half-century in the last game.

If Gujarat Giants win the match

Tanuja Kanwer has been amongst the wickets in the tournament (Source: x.com)Tanuja Kanwer has been amongst the wickets in the tournament (Source: x.com)

Tanuja Kanwer (GUJ): The left-arm orthodox spinner has been bowling tight and picking up wickets for the side. She has been consistent with the ball and often gave the needed breakthrough.

Ashleigh Gardner (GUJ-W): The Australian three-dimensional star has been batting well but failed to get support from the other end in her last two innings. Gardner is also supposed to bowl four overs of off-spin and therefore can be effective with fantasy points.


GUJ-W vs BAN-W: High Risk, High Reward

Meghna Singh looked good with the ball in the last game (Source: x.com)Meghna Singh looked good with the ball in the last game (Source: x.com)

Meghna Singh (GUJ-W): The right-arm pace bowler scalped a four-for in the last game. She has been bowling well despite leaking runs at various phases. It will be interesting to see if Meghna can continue with the same form.


Sophie Devine has been doing a good job with the ball in the tournament (Source: x.com)Sophie Devine has been doing a good job with the ball in the tournament (Source: x.com)

Sophie Devine (BAN-W): The New Zealand all-rounder has had a season to forget with the bat in hand. However, Devine has been scalping wickets with her change of pace. A destructive all-rounder like her could find her groove anytime soon.


GUJ-W vs BAN-W: Stay Aways

Veda Krishnamurthy (GUJ-W): The Indian all-rounder has been playing as a pure batter for her side but failed to come up with solid performance. Since she isn't bowling, it is better to not keep her in the fantasy team.

Ekta Bisht (BAN-W): The 38-year-old was in decent form during the domestic tournaments but did not get enough chance to prove her mettle in the last game. Since RCB have enough bowling options, Ekta is likely to get less overs.