Match 12 of the Women’s Premier League 2026 will feature Gujarat Giants Women taking on Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women. The match will be played at BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara on Monday evening.
This match marks the start of the second leg of WPL 2026. Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women dominated the first leg and remained unbeaten, while Gujarat Giants Women are struggling after two consecutive defeats. Momentum is clearly on RCB-W’s side.
GG-W vs RCB-W Match Details
| Match Info | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Women’s Premier League 2026 |
| Match | Gujarat Giants Women vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women – Match 12 |
| Date | Monday, 19 January 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara |
Match Preview
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women (RCB-W)
RCB-W have been the best team of the tournament so far.
- Unbeaten in the first leg
- Won all 5 matches
- Multiple match-winners in form
Captain Smriti Mandhana led from the front with a brilliant 96 off 61 balls against DC-W. Georgia Voll also impressed with a debut fifty. RCB-W are the only team this season with five different players scoring fifties, showing their strong depth.
With the ball, Lauren Bell, Shreyanka Patil, and Nadine de Klerk have been outstanding and give RCB-W many bowling options.
Key Players:
Smriti Mandhana, Grace Harris, Lauren Bell, Nadine de Klerk
Gujarat Giants Women (GG-W)
Gujarat Giants Women started the season well but are now losing momentum.
- Lost last two matches
- Heavy dependence on senior players
- Bowling lacks consistency
Batters like Beth Mooney, Sophie Devine, and Ashleigh Gardner are crucial, but inconsistency has hurt the team. GG-W need a big performance to challenge the in-form RCB-W side.
Key Players:
Beth Mooney, Sophie Devine, Ashleigh Gardner, Georgia Wareham
Head-to-Head Record
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women | 4 |
| Gujarat Giants Women | 3 |
| No Result | 0 |
Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)
| Team | Last 5 Results |
|---|---|
| Gujarat Giants Women | L, W, W, L, L |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women | W, W, W, W, W |
Pitch & Weather Report
Weather
- Temperature: 26–28°C
- Humidity: 25–30%
- Rain Chance: 0%
Pitch – BCA Stadium, Kotambi
- Batting-friendly surface
- Spinners get good assistance
- Chasing teams have dominated
Chasing Teams Winning Percentage: 100%
BCA Stadium, Vadodara – T20 Stats
| Record | Numbers |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 6 |
| Batting First Wins | 0 |
| Batting Second Wins | 6 |
| Tie / No Result | 0 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 155 |
| Highest Score | 202/4 (RCB-W vs GG-W) |
| Lowest Score | 120 all out (GG-W vs MI-W) |
Predicted Playing XI
Gujarat Giants Women
- Beth Mooney (WK)
- Sophie Devine
- Kanika Ahuja
- Ashleigh Gardner (C)
- Georgia Wareham
- Bharti Fulmali
- Kashvee Gautam
- Tanuja Kanwer
- Shivani Singh
- Rajeshwari Gayakwad
- Renuka Singh Thakur
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women
- Smriti Mandhana (C)
- Grace Harris
- Georgia Voll
- Gautami Naik
- Radha Yadav
- Richa Ghosh (WK)
- Nadine de Klerk
- Prema Rawat
- Shreyanka Patil
- Sayali Satghare
- Lauren Bell
Dream11 Fantasy Tips
Small League (Safe Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- Sophie Devine
- Smriti Mandhana
- Georgia Wareham
- Georgia Voll
Grand League (Risky Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- Ashleigh Gardner
- Nadine de Klerk
- Beth Mooney
- Grace Harris
Match Prediction – Who Will Win?
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women have multiple match-winners, which sets them apart from other teams. Their batting depth, bowling variety, and confidence make them the strongest side of the tournament so far.
Gujarat Giants Women depend heavily on a few senior players and have struggled with consistency. Unless GG-W produce something special, RCB-W should continue their winning run.
Predicted Winner: Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women
Injury Update
| Team | Status |
|---|---|
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women | No injury updates |
| Gujarat Giants Women | No injury updates |
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