WPL 2026, Match 12: GGW vs RCBW head-to-head, weather & pitch report, predicted playing XIs

Gujarat Giants Women will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women in Match 12 of the Women’s Premier League 2026 on Monday, January 19, at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara. As the tournament progresses, both teams will want to earn important points.

Gujarat Giants Women have also improved in WPL 2026. They are currently third in the standings with two wins from four matches. As the league stage nears its conclusion, GGW will want to take advantage of this chance and boost their position with a significant win against the top team.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women have performed exceptionally well this season. With Smriti Mandhana leading the charge, RCBW have won all four matches and are already sitting pretty at the top of the table. A win in this match will almost confirm a playoff spot for them.

GGW vs RCBW: Head-to-Head Record

• Matches Played: 7
  
• Gujarat Giants Women Won: 3
  
• Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women Won: 4
  
• Tied / No Result: 0

GGW vs RCBW: Weather & Pitch Report

The weather in Vadodara is predicted to be clear and sunny on the day of the match. The maximum temperatures will be about 28° C and minimum close to 15° C, respectively. There is no chance of rains, so an entire match is anticipated. There will be a gentle breeze of 9 km per hour.

The pitch at the BCA Stadium has usually favored teams that are chasing in past WPL matches. The surface remains good throughout the game, which makes batting easier in both innings. Fast bowlers might get some assistance, especially since dew could make it hard for spinners to grip the ball. Overall, a balanced contest between bat and ball is expected.

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GGW vs RCBW: Predicted Playing XIs

Gujarat Giants Women (GGW):

Beth Mooney (WK), Sophie Devine, Georgia Wareham, Bharti Fulmali, Ayushi Soni, Ashleigh Gardner (C), Kashvee Gautam, Tanuja Kanwar, Kanika Ahuja, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Renuka Singh Thakur

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women (RCBW):

Grace Harris, Smriti Mandhana (C), Nadine de Klerk, Gautami Naik, Richa Ghosh (WK), Radha Yadav, Georgia Voll,  Arundhati Reddy, Shreyanka Patil, Sayali Satghare, Lauren Bell