Overview:
The Gujarat Giants all-rounder has been a major wicket-taking force this season. With 8 scalps in four matches at an average of 17.00, Devine has delivered key breakthroughs, including a best spell of 3 for 31, making her a crucial weapon with the ball.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru have set the pace in WPL 2026, sweeping aside all four opponents in the first leg to build an unbeaten run. With eight points to their name, they lead the standings and return to action looking to maintain momentum.
Monday’s clash at Vadodara pits an in-form RCB-W side against Gujarat Giants Women at 7:30 PM IST. Riding on a wave of confidence, Smriti Mandhana and her teammates are closing in on playoffs qualification. GG-W, however, enter the fixture after successive defeats, with their batting yet to find rhythm.
GG W vs RCB W WPL match details
| Fixture | GG-W vs RCB-W: (Match N0:12) |
| Date | January 19, 2026 (Monday) |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Toss time | 7:00 PM IST |
| Ground | BCA Stadium, Vadodara |
Pitch report
The BCA Stadium in Vadodara offers a pitch that consistently provides good bounce and even playing conditions throughout the match. Batters enjoy the solid bounce, allowing them to play their shots freely. Dew plays a significant role, favoring the fast bowlers as they take full advantage of the conditions, while spinners might struggle due to the lack of grip. Overall, the pitch promises an engaging contest, with a dynamic battle between bat and ball.
GG W vs RCB W WPL head-to-head record
The head-to-head record favors Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women, who have won four out of the seven meetings, while Gujarat Giants Women have secured three victories.
| Matches Played | GG | RCB |
| 7 | 3 | 4 |
GG W vs RCB W probable top performers
Watch out for key batter: Smriti Mandhana (RCB-W)
Smriti Mandhana remains the batter to keep an eye on as RCB gear up to face Gujarat Giants Women. She has already stacked up 166 runs in the tournament, averaging 55.33 and striking at a brisk 145.61, highlighting her authority at the top of the order. For Gujarat Giants Women, Ashleigh Gardner stands out as the key batting threat against RCB. Featuring in four matches, Gardner has scored 137 runs at an average of 34.25, while her aggressive strike rate of 163.09 underlines the impact she brings in the middle order.
Watch out for key bowler: Sophie Devine (GG-W)
The Gujarat Giants all-rounder has been a major wicket-taking force this season. With 8 scalps in four matches at an average of 17.00, Devine has delivered key breakthroughs, including a best spell of 3 for 31, making her a crucial weapon with the ball. For RCB Lauren Bell has impressed with her control and consistency. The pacer has claimed 8 wickets from four outings, boasting a superb average of 10.62 and an economy rate of 5.31, with her standout performance being 3 for 26.
GG W vs RCB W Match Prediction
RCB-W come into this contest riding strong momentum, having delivered consistent performances across departments. Given their current form and confidence, they start as clear favourites and are expected to come out on top on Monday.
GG W vs RCB W: probable XIs
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Grace Harris, Radha Yadav, Georgia Voll, Smriti Mandhana (c), Nadine de Klerk, Prema Rawat, Shreyanka Patil, Sayali Satghare, Gautami Naik, Richa Ghosh (wk), Lauren Bell
Gujarat Giants: Beth Mooney (wk), Ash Gardner (c), Georgia Wareham, Bharti Fulmali, Kashvee Gautam, Tanuja Kanwer, Sophie Devine, Shivani Singh, Kanika Ahuja, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Renuka Singh Thakur