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Royal Challengers Bengaluru will take on Gujarat Giants. [Source - WPL/x.com]
On Thursday, Royal Challengers Bengaluru will lock horns against Gujarat Giants for Match 12 of the ongoing Women's Premier League (WPL). The mouthwatering encounter will take place at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru started their campaign on a high but couldn't keep up with the form as they are coming into this match on the back of two consecutive losses. They are currently placed third in the points table and will be eyeing to make a comeback in this match before things get worse for them.
On the other hand, Gujarat Giants are placed at the bottom with only one win and three losses under their name. Ashleigh Gardner and her side have been far from their best as they now have found themselves in a position from where every match is a must win game for them in what will be the second half of the league stage.
RCB-W Vs GG-W: Historical Overview In WPL
Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Giants have come up against each other in a total of five matches since their first face-off back in 2023. Out of these five games, RCB has emerged victorious on three occasions, while Gujarat Giants winning twice.
Besides, last time these two sides came up against each other at M. Chinnaswamy, Smriti Mandhana and co. won the contest and will be looking to repeat the same on Thursday evening.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Giants Playing XIs In Last Match
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s playing XI in last match
Smriti Mandhana (C), Dani Wyatt-Hodge, Ellyse Perry, Richa Ghosh (WK), Kanika Ahuja, Georgia Wareham, Raghvi Anand Bist, Kim Garth, Sneh Rana, Ekta Bisht, Renuka Singh Thakur
Gujarat Giants’ playing XI in last match
Beth Mooney (WK), Harleen Deol, Phoebe Litchfield, Ashleigh Gardner (C), Deandra Dottin, Simran Shaikh, Bharti Fulmali, Kashvee Gautam, Tanuja Kanwar, Priya Mishra, Meghna Singh.
Top Run-Scorers in RCB-W Vs GG-W T20s
We have considered only the active players for this section.
Ellyse Perry - 155 runs
The legendary Ellyse Perry finds herself at the top of the list of highest run-scorers amongst active players from these two sides in this fixture. In 5 matches against Gujarat, Perry has 155 runs in total at an average of 51.6 and a strike-rate of 143.51.
Laura Wolvaardt - 150 runs
Laura Wolvaardt is second in this list of highest run-scorers in matches involving RCB and Gujarat Giants. The star-batter has scored 150 runs in three matches at an average of 50, which also includes two half-centuries.
Beth Mooney - 149 runs
Australian top-order batter Beth Mooney has been a consistent performer for Gujarat Giants in WPL and it's no different story when it comes to playing RCB. The left-hander has amassed 149 runs at a strike-rate of 149 across three matches, including two half-centuries.
Top Wicket-Takers In RCB-W Vs GG-W T20s
We have considered only the active players for this section.
Ashleigh Gardner - 8 wickets
Australia’s Ashleigh Gardner has been one of the biggest match-winners for Gujarat Giants in WPL. The star-all-rounder been a great contributor with both bat and ball against RCB. However, she tops the list with the ball, taking 8 wickets against the Bengaluru franchise at an average of 18.75 and a strike-rate of 12.75.
Renuka Singh Thakur - 5 wickets
Renuka Singh Thakur has been a hot and cold for RCB but is placed second amongst the highest wicket-takers in this fixture. The ace pacer has scalped 5 wickets at an average of 21.8 and a strike-rate of 19.2 against GG across five games.
Georgia Wareham- 3 wickets
Georgia Wareham has been a star-performer for RCB as she always finds herself amongst the wicket-takers. The Aussie spinner has three wickets against Gujarat Giants at an average of 35.3 and strike-rate of 20.
RCB-W Vs GG-W Key Stats
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Key Records
- Ellyse Perry has been the star with the bat for RCB as she is the highest run-scorer in WPL this season with 235 runs at an average of 117.50, including three half-centuries.
- Renuka Singh took 2 wickets and gave away just 14 runs when RCB faced Gujarat Giants last year at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru has been by far the most successful batting side against spinners this season - 7 dismissals, 36.43 average and 151.79 strike-rate.
- Kim Garth vs Beth Mooney in T20s - 4 dismissals, 27.8 average, 127.8 strike-rate. Garth has also been RCB’s best bowler at home venue this season with 4 wickets in two games.
- Sneh Rana was brilliant in her last game, taking 3 wickets. She will be a key player against GG who has got out 6 times against Right-arm off-spinners this season and averaging just 14.67 against them.
- Richa Ghosh has 104 runs at a strike-rate of 179.3 against Gujarat Giants, including an unbeaten 64 off 27 in the last match.
Gujarat Giants’ Key Records
- Beth Mooney in WPL matches at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium - 5 matches, 70 runs, 14 average and 100 strike-rate.
- Gardner vs Smriti Mandhana in T20s - 41 runs, 5 dismissals, 8.2 bowling strike-rate.
- Young leggie Priya Mishra has been the positive light of Gujarat Giants campaign as she has taken 5 wickets at an average of 19 and at an impressive strike-rate of 13.40 during the middle-overs (7-16 overs).
- Gujarat Giants has been the worst batting side inside the powerplay this season - 11 dismissals, 11.36 average and 86.81 strike-rate.
- Gardner has been a terrific option with the bat for Gujarat Giants during the middle-overs - 81 runs, 2 dismissals, 168.75 strike-rate.
- Tanuja Kanwar has been GG’s best performer with the ball in WPL matches at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium - 7 wickets, 15.43 average, 12.86 strike-rate.
Records Which Could Be Broken In RCB-W Vs GG-W
- Ashleigh Gardner is 34 runs behind from becoming the first GG player to complete 500 runs in WPL.
- Ellyse Perry is 97 runs away from becoming the fifth women's player to complete 9000 runs in T20 cricket.
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