RCB Women vs GG Women, WPL Match 12 – Jan 19, 2026

The RCB Women vs. Gujarat Giants Women game on January 19, 2026, in Vadodara? Total blowout! RCB Women crushed it, winning by 61 runs. They’re still on top of the WPL standings, and a few players really stood out, which got everyone talking.

What happened before the match

Gujarat Giants Women won the coin flip and chose to field, betting that would help their bowlers at night. It seemed like a good call since dew was expected. But RCB Women were on a roll, undefeated, and wanted to keep it going. GG Women really needed a win to stay in the running.

RCB Women Batting

RCB Women didn’t start great. They lost a couple of quick wickets. Smriti Mandhana looked good for her 26, but when she got out, they needed someone to step up. And Gautami Naik did exactly that.

Gautami Naik played amazing, scoring 73 off 55 balls. She knew when to play it safe and when to go big. She hit seven 4s and a 6, placing the ball excellently to keep the score moving.

Richa Ghosh helped her out with a quick 27, adding some late runs. Radha Yadav and Shreyanka Patil also chipped in, getting RCB Women to 178 for 6. Even though Gujarat Giants had some experienced bowlers like Ashleigh Gardner and Sophie Devine, they couldn’t stop the runs, especially at the end.

The Gujarat Giants Bowling had their time to shine, but could be more consistent with the ball. But Ashleigh Gardner did get two important wickets, including Gautami Naik. Kashvee Gautam also got a couple of wickets but gave away runs when it mattered most.

The main problem for GG Women was they couldn’t keep the pressure on. Too many easy balls let RCB Women score, and the GG Women didn’t really have a plan for bowling late in the game, which hurt them.

GG Women Batting

Chasing 179 was always going to be hard, but Gujarat Giants Women made it even harder by losing wickets right away. Losing Beth Mooney and Sophie Devine early was the worst and shook up the dugout. Suddenly, they were 34 for 4, with the required run rate shooting up.

Ashleigh Gardner tried her best, scoring 54 off 43 balls. But nobody else really helped her out. Anushka Sharma and Bharti Fulmali tried to rebuild the innings, but they just couldn’t keep up.

RCB Women’s bowlers were on point. Sayali Satghare was awesome, taking 3 wickets for only 21 runs. Nadine de Klerk was also great but gave up only 17 runs and picked up two wickets. Lauren Bell and Shreyanka Patil kept things tight, so GG Women couldn’t make a comeback. Gujarat Giants ended up with 117 for 8, way short of the target.

Aftermatch

Gautami Naik was the obvious choice for Player of the Match for her 73. She was also Cricinfo’s MVP, proving how much she did in the game. It was her best score in the WPL, making her a star.

For RCB Women, their 5th win in a row.

Things People Talked About

Some people questioned why Gujarat Giants bowled certain part-time bowlers at the end when the game was slipping away. Also, some people were debating a couple of close calls involving Ashleigh Gardner, but the video reviews sided with the umpires.

Another thing people mentioned was the pitch. Some GG Women players said it got slower in the second half, making it tough to hit shots. But most experts didn’t agree, saying RCB Women just bowled really well and played better.

RCB Women’s Smart Moves

RCB Women were really smart with their tactics. Their field positions were perfect, stopping easy runs and forcing GG batters to take risks. They also switched up the bowlers at the right times, bringing on spin when the batters were trying to attack.

Smriti Mandhana was also a great captain. She stayed calm and made good decisions, which helped RCB Women stay in control.

What It Means

This win puts RCB Women in a great spot to win the title. They have a well-rounded team with good batters and bowlers, which is perfect for the end of the tournament. For Gujarat Giants Women, this loss showed them where they need to improve, they definitely need a better top order and late-game bowling plans.

With the tournament moving quickly, this game could be a turning point for both teams. RCB Women gained confidence, while GG Women have some serious questions to answer.

In Conclusion

The RCB Women vs. GG Women game on January 19, 2026, will be remembered as a dominating performance by Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women. Gautami Naik’s great batting and the strong bowling effort sealed the deal for RCB.
Performances like these shape the standings and make careers. This match was fun, educational, and gave us a peek at the future faces of women’s cricket.