By Zainab Shafiq 
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women vs Gujarat Giants Women, 12th Match
M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Match starts at Feb 27, PST 7:00 PM
02:00 PM GMT / 07:30 PM LOCAL
WPL 2025 Match 12 Preview
With the Women’s Premier League 2025 heating up, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women (RCB-W) and Gujarat Giants Women (GG-W) are set to battle in a crucial encounter. RCB-W, led by Smriti Mandhana, are currently in third place on the points table with two wins in four games and a solid net run rate of +0.619. A victory here could significantly boost their playoff chances.
On the other hand, Gujarat Giants Women have struggled this season, sitting at the bottom of the table with just one win from four matches and a worrying net run rate of -0.974. With Ashleigh Gardner leading the side, GG-W will be desperate to turn their campaign around and keep their qualification hopes alive.
RCB-W boasts a strong lineup with batters like Danielle Wyatt, Ellyse Perry, and Richa Ghosh, while their bowling attack, led by Renuka Singh Thakur and Kim Garth, has been effective. Gujarat Giants, on the other hand, will rely on the experience of Beth Mooney, Harleen Deol, and Deandra Dottin to counter RCB’s firepower.
RCB vs GG Pitch & Weather Report
The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is well-known for its batting-friendly surface, short boundaries, and high-scoring encounters. Teams batting first have generally enjoyed an advantage, with scores above 170 being highly competitive. Spinners might find some assistance, but pacers could have a tough time containing runs.
Weather-wise, Bengaluru is expected to have clear skies on February 27, with temperatures ranging between 18-25°C. Humidity levels will be moderate, and there is no forecast of rain, ensuring an uninterrupted game.
WPL 2025 Match 12 Predicted XI
Gujarat Giants Women: Beth Mooney (wk), Harleen Deol, Phoebe Litchfield, Ashleigh Gardner (c), Deandra Dottin, Simran Shaikh, Tanuja Kanwar, Bharti Fulmali, Kashvee Gautam, Meghna Singh, Priya Mishra.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women: Smriti Mandhana (c), Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Ellyse Perry, Raghvi Bist, Richa Ghosh (wk), Kanika Ahuja, Georgia Wareham, Kim Garth, Sneh Rana, Ekta Bisht, Renuka Singh Thakur.
WPL 2025 Match 12 Dream11 Team
Wicketkeeper: Beth Mooney
Batters: Smriti Mandhana (c), Danielle Wyatt, Harleen Deol, Phoebe Litchfield
All-rounders: Ashleigh Gardner (vc), Ellyse Perry, Deandra Dottin
Bowlers: Renuka Singh Thakur, Georgia Wareham, Meghna Singh
Where to Watch RCB vs GG?
To catch all the live action, Viacom18 is the official broadcaster of WPL 2025 in India. The match will be aired on Sports18, and JioCinema will provide free digital streaming.
For international viewers:
- Australia: Fox Sports, Kayo Sports
- United States & Canada: Willow TV
- United Kingdom & Ireland: Sky Sports
- South Africa: SuperSport