WPL 2026 RCB vs GG: Pitch report and key stats of DY Patil Stadium

The penultimate day of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 Navi Mumbai leg is featuring Gujarat Giants Women taking on Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women today. Gujarat Giants skipper Ashley Gardner wins the toss and she invites Smriti Mandhana-led RCB to bat first.

RCB vs GG playing 11:  RCB playing 11: Grace Harris, Smriti Mandhana(c), Dayalan Hemalatha, Gautami Naik, Richa Ghosh(w), Radha Yadav, Nadine de Klerk, Arundhati Reddy, Shreyanka Patil, Linsey Smith, Lauren Bell  GG playing 11: Beth Mooney(w), Sophie Devine, Ashleigh Gardner(c), Shivani Singh, Georgia Wareham, Kanika Ahuja, Bharti Fulmali, Kashvee Gautam, Tanuja Kanwer, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Renuka Singh Thakur 

 

Gujarat Giants have been in impressive form this season, a significant improvement from their previous three seasons in the tournament. After winning their first two matches, they earned four points but suffered a narrow defeat to Mumbai Indians Women. As they play their final match in Navi Mumbai, the Giants will aim to end their stint in the city with another victory.  Check WPL 2026 match updates and live scores from Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Giants here

 

 

On the other hand, Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women have shown great teamwork in their first two outings. They started their campaign with a stunning win over defending champions Mumbai Indians, followed by a commanding victory against UP Warriorz. Led by Smriti Mandhana, RCB Women will look to extend their winning streak to three games when they take the field on Friday. 

 

Dr DY Patil Sports Academy: Pitch report for RCB vs GG WPL 2026 match

 

The DY Patil Sports Academy pitch offers a well-rounded surface, benefitting both batters and bowlers. Seam bowlers could experience some movement early on, depending on the conditions. As the batters settle in, scoring becomes easier. The outfield is quick, and spinners are likely to be key players during the middle overs. A score between 170-180 is typically viewed as a competitive total on this ground.

 

WPL 2026 RCB vs GG: Head-to-head stats at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy

 

Both UP Warriorz and Mumbai Indians have won 1 match each at the venue with Mumbai getting the better of UP Warriorz in the 2023 eliminator.

 

Most recent WPL match at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai

 

The last WPL match played at this venue was match number eight of WPL 2026 between Mumbai Indians and UP Warriorz.

 

Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai: Key WPL stats 

Navi Mumbai key stats
Statistic	Data
Total WPL Matches	16
Matches Won Batting First	7
Matches Won Bowling First	9
Average 1st Innings Score	169
Average 2nd Innings Score	151
Highest Total Recorded	211/4 (20 overs) – DC Women vs UP Warriorz
Lowest Total Recorded	64/10 (15.1 overs) – Gujarat Giants vs MI Women
Highest Score Chased	175/7 (19.5 overs) – UP Warriorz vs Gujarat Giants
Lowest Score Defended	162/8 (20 overs) – MI Women vs Gujarat Giants