GG-W vs RCB-W, WPL 2026, Match Prediction: Who will win today’s match between Gujarat Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru?

The stage is set for a high-stakes encounter as the Eredivisie Women 2026 moves to its second venue, the BCA Stadium in Vadodara. In the 12th game of the season the leaders, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)take on a resilient Gujarat Giants (GG). RCB go into this match with an impeccable record, while the Giants look to regain their momentum after a mixed start to their campaign.

Smriti Mandhana-led juggernaut is currently unstoppable. With four wins in four matches, they have balanced their aggressive batting with disciplined bowling. The form of Mandhana (166 runs) and the bowling brilliance of Nadine de Klerk And Lauren Bell (8 wickets each) have made them the team to beat.

Captain Ashleigh Gardner leads a side that has shown glimpses of brilliance but has lacked consistency. Sophie Devineplaying against her former side, was their standout performer and is currently in the top 5 for both most runs (141) and most wickets (8) this season.

GG-W vs RCB-W, WPL 2026: Match Details

• Date and time: January 19 (Monday); 7:30 PM IST / 2:00 PM GMT
• Location: BCA Stadium, Vadodara

GG-W vs RCB-W, head-to-head record in WPL

Matches played: 7 | RCB-W won: 4 | GG-W won: 3 | No result: 0

BCA Stadium Field Report

The field at the BCA Stadium in Kotambi is a classic black surface that primarily functions as a batting paradise. It provides consistent, true bounce and good carry, allowing hitters to play through the line with confidence. Although the new ball may provide slight lateral movement for pacers, the surface tends to flatten out quickly. As the game progresses, spinners may find some grip, but the heavy dew expected in the evening is likely to neutralize their threat, making the ball difficult to grip and favoring the team batting second. Consequently, the captain who wins the toss will almost certainly choose to bowl first.

Selections:

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Smriti Mandhana (c), Richa Ghosh, Shreyanka Patil, Georgia Voll, Nadine de Klerk, Radha Yadav, Lauren Bell, Linsey Smith, Prema Rawat, Arundhati Reddy, Pooja Vastrakar, Grace Harris, Gautami Naik, Prathyoosha Kumar, D. Hemalatha, Sayali Satghare.

Gujarat Giants: Ashleigh Gardner (c), Beth Mooney, Sophie Devine, Renuka Singh Thakur, Bharti Fulmali, Titas Sadhu, Kashee Gautam, Kanika Ahuja, Tanuja Kanwer, Georgia Wareham, Anushka Sharma, Happy Kumari, Kim Garth, Yastika Bhatia, Shivani Singh, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Ayushi Soni.

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GG-W vs RCB-W, WPL 2026: Today’s Match Prediction

Case 1:

• RCB-W wins the toss and bowls first
• Gujarat Giants powerplay score: 50-60 (6 overs)
• Total Score Gujarat Giants: 175-190

Case 2:

• Gujarat Giants wins the toss and bowls first
• Royal Challengers Bengaluru powerplay score: 55-65 (6 overs)
• Total score of Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 185-200

Competition result: Team to bowl first to win the game.

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