The WPL 2026 moves to Vadodara for a high-stakes encounter as the Gujarat Giants Women host the formidable Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women. RCB-W, the 2024 champions, are in imperious form, unbeaten with four consecutive wins and looking to virtually secure their playoff spot. The Gujarat Giants, placed third, have had a decent start but face their ultimate test against the league’s most dominant side. This clash promises a fierce battle between a team seeking to maintain its perfect record and another aiming to prove its title credentials.
Gujarat Giants Women vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women Win Probability
GGW vs RCBW Batting Tips
Gujarat Giants Women vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women, 12th Match Details
| Match | Women’s Premier League 2026, Match 12 |
| Date | Monday, 19 January 2026 |
| Time | 07:30 PM |
| Venue | BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara |
| Live Streaming (TV) | Star Sports Network |
| Live Streaming (Mobile) | JioHotstar |
GGW vs RCBW Match Prediction & Analysis (Who Will Win?)
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women enter this contest as firm favourites. Their dominance in WPL 2026 is unparalleled, having won all four matches with contributions coming from all departments. Smriti Mandhana is in sublime touch, and the bowling unit, led by the in-form Shreyanka Patil (who took a 5-wicket haul against Gujarat earlier), is firing. While the Gujarat Giants possess match-winners like Sophie Devine and Ashleigh Gardner, they face an uphill task against a side oozing with confidence and momentum. Furthermore, the pitch at Vadodara heavily favours the chasing side—a trend that perfectly suits RCB-W’s confident, aggressive style of play. Prediction: Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women to win and extend their unbeaten run.
GGW vs RCBW Head to Head (Over-all)
| Total Matches | 07 |
| GGW Won | 03 |
| RCBW Won | 04 |
| Draw/No Result | 00 |
GGW vs RCBW Teams Preview (Top Players to Watch)
Gujarat Giants Women
The Giants have had a mixed start but find themselves in a decent third position. Their strength lies in a powerful batting lineup featuring the explosive Sophie Devine and the leadership of Ashleigh Gardner. However, they face the league’s most in-form team. To pull off an upset, they need a collective effort, especially from their bowlers to contain RCB’s rampant batting, and a strong performance from their top order to set or chase a big target.
GGW Probable Playing XI-
Beth Mooney (WK), Sophie Devine, Ashleigh Gardner (C), Georgia Wareham, Bharti Fulmali, Ayushi Soni, Kanika Ahuja, Kashvee Gautam, Tanuja Kanwar, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Renuka Singh Thakur.
Top Player to Watch- Sophie Devine & Ashleigh Gardner.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women
RCB-W is the team to beat. They are firing on all cylinders, with Smriti Mandhana leading from the front with breathtaking knocks, including a recent 96 off 41 balls. The bowling attack is equally potent, with off-spinner Shreyanka Patil coming off a five-wicket haul against the same opponent. Their confidence is sky-high, and a win here would almost guarantee a playoff berth, adding to their formidable aura.
RCBW Probable Playing XI-
Grace Harris, Smriti Mandhana (C), Georgia Voll, Gautami Naik, Richa Ghosh (WK), Radha Yadav, Nadine de Klerk, Arundhati Reddy, Shreyanka Patil, Sayali Satghare, Lauren Bell.
Top Player to Watch- Smriti Mandhana & Arundhati Reddy.
GGW vs RCBW Weather & Pitch Report
The pitch at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara has a clear historical trend: all six matches here in the previous WPL season were won by the team chasing. The surface remains good for batting throughout, and pacers are expected to dominate as dew can nullify the spinners’ effectiveness. An engaging contest between bat and ball is anticipated, with chasing being the preferred strategy.
Conditions in Vadodara are expected to be typical for an evening game, conducive to cricket with no significant weather threats mentioned, allowing for a full match.
GGW vs RCBW Toss Prediction
Given the overwhelming historical data favouring the chasing side at this venue (6 out of 6 wins last season), the captain winning the toss will almost certainly choose to bowl first.
GGW vs RCBW Dream11 Team
- Wicket-keeper- Beth Mooney, Richa Ghosh
- Batters- Smriti Mandhana, Sophie Devine, Georgia Voll
- All-rounders- Ashleigh Gardner, Grace Harris
- Bowlers- Shreyanka Patil, Renuka Singh Thakur, Radha Yadav, Lauren Bell
Pro Tip- For fantasy contests, platforms like Dream11 offer free team creation for users outside India. At a chasing-friendly ground, prioritize top-order batters from the team likely to chase (RCBW, based on form and toss prediction) and power-hitting all-rounders. Always finalize your team after the official playing XIs are announced, typically 30 minutes before the match starts (around 07:00 PM IST).
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