Overview
- The match starts at 7:30 PM IST on Friday at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, with TV coverage on Star Sports and streaming on JioHotstar in India.
- RCB arrive unbeaten after edging Mumbai Indians in the opener and crushing a 144 chase against UP Warriorz, with Smriti Mandhana back in form and Grace Harris in explosive touch.
- Gujarat are 2–1 following a defeat to Mumbai Indians, and coach Michael Klinger says fielding has been a focus as Renuka Singh Thakur and Kashvee Gautam look for early breakthroughs.
- Short boundaries, consistent bounce and likely evening dew are shaping toss tactics, with captains expected to prefer bowling first.
- The head-to-head is described as even, though outlets disagree on the exact tally, and most previews tip RCB or the chasing team.