The 12th fixture of the Women’s Premier League 2026 promises to be a captivating encounter as table-toppers Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women face Gujarat Giants Women at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara on Monday, 19th January.
The match gets underway at 7:30 PM IST (2:00 PM GMT), with RCB-W looking to maintain their flawless record, while the home side, Gujarat Giants, aim to halt their recent slump. With RCB-W boasting a perfect four wins from four matches and GG-W struggling after back-to-back defeats, this clash could prove pivotal in shaping the tournament standings.
In their previous match of this season in Navi Mumbai, Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women posted a commanding 182/7 in 20 overs before restricting Gujarat Giants to just 150 all out in 18.5 overs, securing a comprehensive 32-run victory that initiated the Giants’ current losing streak.
RCB-W vs GG-W Betting Odds Comparison
Given RCB-W’s perfect record and Gujarat Giants’ home advantage, bookmakers are offering remarkably similar odds for both teams, reflecting how evenly matched this fixture could be.
| Platform | RCB-W Win Odds | GG-W Win Odds | Toss Odds (RCB-W) | Toss Odds (GG-W) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.75 | 1.85 | 1.90 | 1.90 |
| Stake | 1.77 | 1.90 | 1.85 | 1.85 |
| 4RABET | 1.79 | 1.87 | 1.87 | 1.87 |
| BetVibe | 1.80 | 1.89 | 1.88 | 1.88 |
RCB-W vs GG-W Match Information
The 12th match of WPL 2026 sees Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women take on Gujarat Giants Women at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara on Monday evening. The fixture kicks off at 7:30 PM IST (2:00 PM GMT) with RCB-W looking to extend their perfect start against a struggling home side.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Match | RCB-W vs GG-W, 12th Match |
| Competition | Women’s Premier League 2026 |
| Date | Monday, 19th January |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST (2:00 PM GMT) |
| Venue | BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara |
Pitch & Playing Conditions – BCA Stadium, Vadodara
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Character | The surface features grass cover providing excellent, consistent bounce initially for batters. As the match progresses, the pitch tends to slow down, offering assistance to spinners with grip and turn. |
| Batting Conditions | Comfortable batting surface with good carry to the boundary. Once set, batsmen can play their strokes with confidence and freedom. |
| Bowling Conditions | Pace bowlers can extract swing with the new ball during the powerplay overs. Spinners come into their own during the middle phase as the pitch offers increasing turn. |
| First Innings Par Score | The average first-innings total in WPL matches at this venue hovers around 150, which is generally considered a chaseable target. |
| Toss Impact & Dew Factor | Dew becomes a significant factor during evening fixtures, making it challenging for bowlers in the latter stages. Consequently, captains typically prefer to bowl first and chase under lights. |
Weather Forecast
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Approximately 20°C (68°F) |
| Conditions | Clear and sunny throughout the match |
| Rain Probability | 0% chance of precipitation |
| Humidity | 69% |
| Wind Speed | 6 km/h |
RCB-W vs GG-W Squad Lists
Both teams will field full-strength squads with no injury concerns or replacements reported, ensuring a clash between two evenly-matched sides at their very best.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women
Smriti Mandhana (c), Richa Ghosh, Lauren Bell, Pooja Vastrakar, Arundhati Reddy, Radha Yadav, Nadine de Klerk, Shreyanka Patil, Georgia Voll, Linsey Smith, Prema Rawat, Gautami Naik, Prathyoosha Kumar, Dayalan Hemalatha, Sayali Satghare
Gujarat Giants Women
Ashleigh Gardner (c), Bharti Fulmali, Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Kanika Ahuja, Sophie Devine, Kashvee Gautam, Georgia Wareham, Kim Garth, Anushka Sharma, Ayushi Soni, Yastika Bhatia (wk), Beth Mooney (wk), Shivani Singh (wk), Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Tanuja Kanwar, Renuka Singh Thakur, Titas Sadhu, Happy Kumari
RCB-W vs GG-W Head-to-Head Record
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women hold a slight edge in this rivalry, having won 4 of the 7 encounters between these two sides.
| Category | Statistics |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 7 |
| RCB Women Won | 4 |
| GG Women Won | 3 |
| No Result | 0 |
RCB-W vs GG-W Players To Watch
As RCB-W aim to secure their place in the playoffs and maintain their perfect record, these key performers could prove decisive:
| Player | WPL Career Statistics |
|---|---|
| Smriti Mandhana (RCB-W) | 812 runs in 30 WPL matches at an average of 28.00 |
| Shreyanka Patil (RCB-W) | 27 wickets in 19 matches at an economy rate of 8.91 |
| Richa Ghosh (RCB-W) | 686 runs in 30 WPL matches at an average of 34.30 |
| Georgia Wareham (GG-W) | 320 runs and 23 wickets in 24 matches (all-rounder) |
| Kanika Ahuja (GG-W) | 234 runs in 19 WPL matches at an average of 16.71 |
| Sophie Devine (GG-W) | 551 runs and 17 wickets in 22 WPL matches (all-rounder) |
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RCB-W vs GG-W Match Prediction
Whilst RCB-W enter as favourites with their unbeaten streak, Gujarat Giants’ home advantage and the proven quality of their all-rounders cannot be discounted. The pitch conditions favouring batsmen and the dew factor assisting chasing teams suggest the toss could be crucial. Expect a high-scoring affair with the team batting second holding a significant advantage. RCB-W’s consistency and depth may just give them the edge in what promises to be a thrilling contest.
