The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 once again takes place in Vadodara, where the Gujarat Giants Women (GG W) will confront the 2024 champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women (RCB W) on Monday, January 19, at BCA Stadium.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women have not lost a match thus far, earning four victories out of four games. Led by Smriti Mandhana, the team seems to be in no mood to stop, as they have been performing excellently from all aspects and have thus made it quite easy for them to dominate the points table. If they manage to win on Monday, they will almost secure their playoffs spot which will be a great boost in terms of confidence for the team in the tournament ahead.
On the contrary, Gujarat Giants Women have had a fair start to the competition and now that the tournament is entering its final phase, the team will want to have the maximum possible results go in their favor. The team is placed third in the standings after winning only two of its four matches, and the match on Monday provides a very good chance to strengthen its standing in the table.
GG W vs RCB W: Head-to-Head T20 Record
| Matches Played | 7 |
| Won by GG W | 3 |
| Won by RCB W | 4 |
| Tied / No Results | 0 |
GG W vs RCB W: Match Details
| Match | Gujarat Giants Women vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women, Match 12, WPL 2026 |
| Date and Time (IST) | Monday, January 19, 7:30 PM |
| Venue | BCA Stadium, Vadodara |
| Broadcast and Live-Streaming | JioStar Network Channels and JioHotstar (App & Website) |
Pitch Report
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women’s Strengths
Smriti Mandhana’s leadership steers an unstoppable force with four perfect wins. Their all-around dominance in batting and bowling has established RCB-W as table-toppers. One more victory virtually secures their playoff berth, intensifying their momentum and confidence significantly moving forward through the tournament.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women’s Weaknesses
RCB-W’s unbeaten record invites intense scrutiny and escalating pressure to maintain perfection. Complacency risks emerging after consecutive victories. Facing Gujarat’s determined push for better standings could expose tactical vulnerabilities if RCB-W underestimates their opponents or deviates from their winning formula without necessary adjustments.
Gujarat Giants Women’s Strengths
Gujarat Giants remain unbeaten this season with exceptional performances in every match played so far. Sophie Devine’s explosive 95-run innings and consistent batting depth provide a formidable attacking arsenal. Their balanced team effort—combining aggressive batting with disciplined bowling—proves they possess the complete skill set needed to challenge any opponent decisively.
Gujarat Giants Women’s Weaknesses
Gujarat’s perfect record creates mounting expectations and pressure heading into the match. Any deviation from their high standards could spark self-doubt within the squad. Facing MI-W’s championship experience and knowledge of winning under pressure could expose tactical gaps if Gujarat relies solely on aggressive cricket without adapting strategically.
RCB W vs GG W: Predicted Playing XIs
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women
Grace Harris, Smriti Mandhana (captain), Georgia Voll, Gautami Naik, Richa Ghosh (wicketkeeper), Radha Yadav, Nadine de Klerk, Arundhati Reddy, Shreyanka Patil, Sayali Satghare, Lauren Bell
Gujarat Giants Women
Beth Mooney (wicketkeeper), Sophie Devine, Ashleigh Gardner (captain), Georgia Wareham, Bharti Fulmali, Ayushi Soni, Kanika Ahuja, Kashvee Gautam, Tanuja Kanwar, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Renuka Singh Thakur
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