Who won the Gujarat Giants Women vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women clash in Women's Premier League 2026 Match 12 today? — Match result & turning points
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women continued their dream run in the Women’s Premier League 2026 with a 61-run victory over Gujarat Giants Women in Match 12 at the Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara, on Monday. The
win further strengthened RCB’s position at the top of the points table.
Batting first after Gujarat opted to field, RCB Women posted 178/6 in 20 overs. The innings was anchored by Gautami Naik, who played her finest knock of the season, scoring 73 off 55 deliveries with seven fours and a six. After losing wickets that saw Grace Harris and Georgia Voll depart cheaply, Naik rebuilt alongside skipper Smriti Mandhana (26) and later found support from Richa Ghosh, who added 27 off 20 deliveries. Late cameos from Radha Yadav and Shreyanka Patil ensured RCB finished with an above-par total.
In reply, Gujarat Giants never got going. RCB’s bowling unit reduced GG to 34/4 inside the powerplay. Sayali Satghare (3/21) and Nadine de Klerk (2/17) shared five wickets between them, while Lauren Bell was once again economical. Captain Ashleigh Gardner fought a lone battle with a 54-run innings, but lacked support as Gujarat were restricted to 117/8.
The result recorded RCB’s sixth consecutive WPL win, taking them to 10 points from five matches with a positive net run rate of 1.882. On the other hand, Gujarat Giants slipped to fourth with four points, suffering their third straight defeat.
Top batting performances of the match — Gautami Naik
Power 🤝 Placement
— Women's Premier League (WPL) (@wplt20) January 19, 2026
Richa Ghosh 🤝 Gautami Naik
5️⃣0️⃣-run partnership as @RCBTweets eye a strong total 🎯
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Gautami Naik was the best batter for RCB W against GG W as she showcased her class and with 73 off 55 balls, lacing his knock with seven boundaries and one six. Naik played at a strike rate of 132.73 and held one end firmly. Her knock helped the Bengaluru-based franchise reach 178/6 in their allotted 20 overs.
Top bowling performance of the match — Sayali Satghare
Double-wicket 1⃣st over v #DC ✅
— Women's Premier League (WPL) (@wplt20) January 19, 2026
Double-wicket 1⃣st over tonight 🔥
Sayali Satghare is making it a habit 👏
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RCB Women's Sayali Satghare was the standout bowler of the match, finishing with figures of 3/21 in her four overs at an economy rate of 5.25. Her victims included Beth Mooney, Sophie Devine, and Ashleigh Gardner during her spell, playing a crucial role in restricting the Gujarat Giants Women.
Records Broken and Major Milestones Achieved
- Gujarat Giants were reduced to 5/3, registering one of the lowest scores at the fall of the third wicket in WPL history.
- They also conceded 21 extras, the joint-most in an innings, during the Vadodara 2026 clash. This is the most consecutive.
- This is the second time that a team has started its WPL campaign with five wins in a row, after MI-W did that in the inaugural edition in 2023.
Who was the Player of the Match?
Gautami Naik was awarded the Player of the Match for her brilliant 73-run knock off 55balls. She formed a crucial partnership with Smriti and Richa, guiding Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women to a convincing total, which eventually led them to victory.
What is the next match?
Gujarat Giants Women will face UP Warriorz Women on Thursday, January 22, while Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women will take on Delhi Capitals Women on Saturday, January 24, in BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara.
