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Key Takeaways
- 1📊 GG bowl first on used pitch, dew to aid chase
- 2🏆 Shivani Singh makes WPL debut for Gujarat Giants
- 3💡 Small boundaries, fast outfield boost scoring
- 4🔮 RCB unchanged, Mandhana under early pressure
"Dew will likely be a factor at a venue with small boundaries and a quick outfield"
Ashleigh Gardner led Gujarat Giants (GG) to win the toss and bowl first against Smriti Mandhana's unchanged Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Navi Mumbai's WPL 2026 clash. GG hands a big debut to promising wicketkeeper-batter Shivani Singh, benching Ayushi Soni on a used pitch primed for drama.
Dew Factor Set to Spark Chase Chaos
Pitch expert Katey Martin warns dew will dominate the evening, paired with small boundaries and a lightning-quick outfield at this high-scoring venue. Gardner's savvy call mirrors chasing blueprints in dew-hit games, putting pressure on RCB's batting firepower early. Mandhana's side, brimming with form, eyes a strong total to defend.
Fans buzz with anticipation as Shivani's fresh energy collides with RCB's momentum. This matchup could redefine mid-table battles in the women's IPL revolution.
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