WPL 2023: Match 16, RCB-W vs GUJ-W Match Prediction – Who will win today’s WPL match between RCB-W and GUJ-W?

After losing all their first five matches in the ongoing Women’s Premier League (WPL), Royal Challengers Bangalore finally registered their first win of the season when they defeated UP Warriorz in their last game. With that win, the Smriti Mandhana-led side has kept themselves alive in the competition but they cannot afford to drop any more points going forward and also will have to improve their Net Run Rate (NRR).

Meanwhile, coming to Gujarat Giants, the team stunned Delhi Capitals in their last match. The Sneh Rana-led side was phenomenal with the ball while Ashleigh Gardner showed why she is one of the best all-rounders in world cricket right now. The Australia international first smashed 51* runs off 33 deliveries and with the ball, picked up two wickets to help Gujarat win the match by 11 runs.

Now as things stand, they cannot afford to drop any more points as well. The team is currently fourth on the points table with only two wins in six games while the Bangalore-based franchise is at the bottom with one win in the same number of games. Thus, it is going to be a cracking contest as both teams will be desperate to get a win and improve their position on the points table.

RCB-W vs GUJ-W Match Details

Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Gujarat Giants, Match 16, Women’s Premier League 2023

Venue: Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai

Date & Time: March 18, 7:30 PM IST

Telecast: Sports18

Live Streaming: JioCinema

RCB-W vs GUJ-W Pitch Report

Even though the surface at the Brabourne Stadium often helps the batters to dominate but in recent games, it is seen that the bowlers are getting some sort of assistance as well. Anything above 160 will be a good score on this wicket and the captain winning the toss should elect to bowl first.

RCB-W vs GUJ-W Probable Playing XIs

Royal Challengers Bangalore Women (RCB-W):

Smriti Mandhana (c), Sophie Devine, Ellyse Perry, Heather Knight, Richa Ghosh (wk), Shreyanka Patil, Disha Kasat, Megan Schutt, Asha Shobana, Renuka Thakur Singh, Kanika Ahu

Gujarat Giants (GUJ-W):

Sophia Dunkley, Laura Wolvaardt, Harleen Deol, Ashleigh Gardner, Dayalan Hemalatha, Sneh Rana (c), Sushma Verma (wk), Kim Garth, Tanuja Kanwar, Mansi Joshi, Ashwani Kumari

RCB-W vs GUJ-W Probable Best Performers

Probable best batter

Ellyse Perry:

Australia international Ellyse Perry has been one of the players who has made a remarkable impact despite Bangalore not winning the first five matches. The 32-year-old has scored 205 runs in six matches and with that, she is currently the second-leading run-scorer of the tournament.

Probable best bowler:

Ashleigh Gardner:

25-year-old Ashleigh Gardner has picked up nine wickets in six matches so far in the competition. She has been very dependable with the ball and in the last game, she proved that the all-rounder can win matches with the bat as well. Thus, she currently is a very important part of the Gujarat squad.

Today’s Match Prediction: The team bowling first to win the match

Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.