The Gujarat Giants faced off against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) after winning the toss and opting to bowl first. This match took place at the DY Patil Stadium, known for its fast outfield and small boundaries.
Impact of Dew and Pitch Conditions
According to pitch analyst Katey Martin, dew is expected to play a significant role later in the evening. Captain Ashleigh Gardner noted that defending a total at this venue can be challenging.
Tournament Standings and Stakes
Both teams entered this match with two wins each, placing RCB first and Gujarat Giants third on the tournament table. The winner would secure the top position with three victories.
Team Lineups
- Gujarat Giants:
- Beth Mooney (wk)
- Sophie Devine
- Shivani Singh
- Ashleigh Gardner (capt)
- Georgia Wareham
- Bharti Fulmali
- Kashvee Gautam
- Kanika Ahuja
- Tanuja Kanwar
- Rajeshwari Gayakwad
- Renuka Singh
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru:
- Grace Harris
- Smriti Mandhana (capt)
- D Hemalatha
- Richa Ghosh (wk)
- Gautami Naik
- Radha Yadav
- Nadine de Klerk
- Arundhati Reddy
- Shreyanka Patil
- Linsey Smith
- Lauren Bell
Key Points
- The Gujarat Giants chose to bowl first after winning the toss.
- Dew conditions are anticipated to affect gameplay.
- The DY Patil Stadium’s fast outfield and small boundaries make scoring easier.
- Both teams are in the running for the top spot in the league.
- Shivani Singh made her debut in this match.
