Match Details:
- Match: Gujarat Giants Women vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women( GG-W vs RCB-W ), 12th Match, Women’s Premier League 2026
- Date and Time: January 19, 02:00 pm GMT / 08:00 pm BD / 07:30 pm local time
- Venue: BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara
GG-W vs RCB-W Tips & Match Prediction:
Who will win the toss? – Gujarat Giants WomenWho will win the match? – Royal Challengers Bengaluru WomenGujarat Giants Women vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women Preview:
Gujarat Giants Women( GG-W ) is set to face Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women( RCB-W ) in their 12th match during the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026. This match is scheduled to take place at BCA Stadium on Monday, January 19.
Gujarat Giants Women have had a somewhat up-and-down start to the season, winning two of their four matches and sitting third on the points table. Overall, the squad looks well balanced, and their batting line-up in particular gives them a solid chance of competing strongly on most days.
Much of their scoring has been driven by Sophie Devine, who has been in outstanding form. She has piled up 149 runs from four innings at a blistering strike rate of 191, showing both consistency and aggression. With an average of 37.25, she has been one of Gujarat’s most reliable performers, and another handy knock in the 25–30 run range would not be a surprise. Captain Ashleigh Gardner has also played a key role, scoring 137 runs in four games and providing valuable momentum through the middle overs.
The batting order is further strengthened by Beth Mooney and Georgia Wareham, while Bharti Fulmali has chipped in with useful cameos lower down the order. On the bowling front, the Giants have been effective as a unit. Devine has led the way with eight wickets in four matches, despite conceding runs at times. Rajeshwari Gayakwad and Renuka Singh Thakur have combined for seven wickets, while Wareham and Kashvee Gautam have added another seven between them, giving the team a good mix of pace and spin.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women, on the other hand, have been exceptional so far, winning all four of their matches and firmly claiming top spot on the table. Their success has largely been built on strong batting performances at the top and depth throughout the line-up.
Captain Smriti Mandhana has been in superb touch, scoring 166 runs from four innings at a strike rate of 146. She comes into this game on the back of a brilliant 96 off 41 balls against Delhi and looks well placed to cross the 30-run mark again, scoring quickly from the outset. Grace Harris has matched that attacking intent, scoring 128 runs in four matches at an explosive strike rate of 200, giving RCB flying starts and putting bowlers under immediate pressure.
RCB’s batting depth has been another major strength, with Georgia Voll, Nadine de Klerk, and Richa Ghosh all capable of coming in late and accelerating rapidly. Radha Yadav has also shown her ability to contribute with the bat, highlighted by her match-winning 66 off 47 balls against Gujarat Giants.
With the ball, Lauren Bell has been the standout performer, picking up eight wickets while maintaining an impressive economy rate of just 5.31. She has been well supported by Nadine de Klerk and Shreyanka Patil, who have shared 16 wickets between them so far. Arundhati Reddy has also played her role effectively, keeping things tight at close to seven runs an over, which could be important on this surface under the expected match conditions.
GG-W vs RCB-W Possible Playing XI:
Gujarat Giants Women: Beth Mooney (w), Sophie Devine, Shivani Singh, Ashleigh Gardner(c), Georgia Wareham, Kanika Ahuja, Bharti Fulmali, Kashvee Gautam, Tanuja Kanwer, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Renuka Singh Thakur.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women: Grace Harris, Smriti Mandhana(c), Georgia Voll, Richa Ghosh(w), Gautami Naik, Nadine de Klerk, Radha Yadav, Prema Rawat, Shreyanka Patil, Sayali Satghare, Lauren Bell.
GG-W vs RCB-W Recent 5 Match Performance:
GG-W vs RCB-W Head-To-Head Records:
| Stats | Match | GG-W Won | RCB-W Won | NR | Tie |
| Overall | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Recent 5 Matches | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
GG-W vs RCB-W Toss Prediction:
We’re hoping the team wins the toss and chooses to bowl first.
GG-W vs RCB-W Pitch Report:
The pitch at BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara usually offers a balanced contest between bat and ball. Fast bowlers can get some early movement and bounce with the new ball, making the initial overs important for batters to play carefully. As the match progresses, the surface tends to settle and become more batting-friendly, allowing players to play their shots with confidence and build partnerships. In the later stages, spinners may find some assistance as the pitch slows down slightly, especially if they bowl with good control and variations. Overall, the wicket generally produces competitive scores and rewards teams that adapt well to the conditions.
GG-W vs RCB-W Weather Report:
The weather at BCA Stadium in Kotambi, Vadodara on January 19 around 7:30 PM is expected to be pleasant and mostly clear, with no significant chance of rain. Temperatures will likely be in the mid-20s °C, providing a comfortable evening for cricket without extreme heat or cold. The sky should remain largely clear to lightly hazy, typical for a dry January night in Vadodara, with mild winds and moderate humidity — conditions that are generally favorable for playing and watching the game.
Expected Scores:
1st Innings: 160–175 runs2nd Innings: 150–170 runsKey Notes:
BCA Stadium, Kotambi generally offers a balanced wicket with good bounce early on.
Top-order batters can score freely once set, especially in the powerplay and middle overs.
Spinners may get some grip as the match progresses, keeping totals in check.
Dew in the second innings could make chasing slightly easier under lights.
A score around 165+ batting first can be competitive and defendable in WPL conditions.Gujarat Giants Women vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women Full Squad:
Gujarat Giants Women: Ash Gardner (c), Beth Mooney (wk), Yastika Bhatia (wk), Shivani Singh (wk), Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Sophie Devine, Georgia Wareham, Kim Garth, Renuka Singh Thakur, Titas Sadhu, Tanuja Kanwar, Kashvee Gautam, Kanika Ahuja, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Bharti Fulmali, Happy Kumar, Anushka Sharma, Ayushi Soni.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women: Smriti Mandhana, Richa Ghosh (wk), Georgia Voll, Gautami Naik, Grace Harris, Nadine de Klerk, Pooja Vastrakar, Radha Yadav, Shreyanka Patil, Arundhati Reddy, Lauren Bell, D Hemalatha, Sayali Satghare, Prema Rawat, Linsey Smith, Kumar Prathyoosha.
