Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Gujarat Giants by 61 runs to qualify for the playoffs of the Women’s Premier League 2026. Chasing 179 runs, the Capitals managed 117/8 in 20 overs, with only captain Ashleigh Gardner making meaningful contributions of 54 runs off 43 balls, laced with 5 fours and 1 six. For RCB, Sayali Satghare took three wickets and conceded 21 runs from 4 overs. Nadine de Klerk, the Purple Cap holder, dismissed two batters.
Shreyanka Patil, Radha Yadav and Lauren Bell added one scalp each to their bowling figures.
Earlier, RCB were in deep trouble when in-form Grace Harris (1) and Georgia Voll (1) were sent back with just 9 runs on the board. The situation became more challenging when captain Smriti Mandhana was undone on 26 runs.
However, Gautami Naik, who is an uncapped Indian player, played a match-winning knock of 73 runs off 55 balls. She hit 7 fours and 1 six.
Richa Ghosh (27 off 20), Radha Yadav (17 off 8) and Shreyanka Patil (8* off 2) were impressive with the bat.
Gardner and Kashvee Gautam were the pick of the bowlers for GG, picking up two wickets each. Sophie Devine and Renuka Singh claimed 1 wicket each.
Full Scorecard – GG W vs RCB W Match 12 WPL 2026, January 19
RCB Women 178/6 (Gautami Naik 73, Kashvee Gautam 2 wickets) beat Gujarat Giants Women 117/8 ( Ashleigh Gardner 54, Sayali Satghare 3 wickets) by 61 runs
Match Highlights & Key Moments
GG lost their 6 wickets on a score of 56 runs, and it proved to be the turning point of the match. RCB bowlers kept things tight and didn’t allow the rivals to break free.
Player of the Match
Gautami Naik was named the Player of the Match for amassing 73 runs off 55 balls.
What This Result Means for the WPL 2026
RCB have qualified for the playoffs with five wins from five matches. Gujarat Giants have slipped to fourth spot after their third consecutive defeat. They have 4 points from 5 games.
GG W vs RCB W Match 12 WPL 2026
Q1: Who won yesterday’s GG vs RCB match?
A1: RCB defeated GG by 61 runs.
Q2: Who was the Player of the Match?
A2: Gautami Naik was adjudged the Player of the Match for her contributions of 73 runs.
Q3: What was the final score of yesterday’s match?
A3: Gujarat Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru
RCB Women 178/6 (Gautami Naik 73, Kashvee Gautam 2 wickets)
Gujarat Giants Women 117/8 ( Ashleigh Gardner 54, Sayali Satghare 3 wickets)