Gujarat Giants vs RCB Match Prediction Today: Who Will Win Match 12 of WPL 2026?

Gujarat Giants vs RCB Match Prediction. [Source - @wplt20/x]

Gujarat Giants and RCB will be up against each other in Match 12 of WPL 2026 on January 19 at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara. Gujarat Giants began their campaign with two wins but slipped in their next two outings, including a loss to RCB, and will look to bounce back.

Meanwhile, RCB remain unbeaten with four wins from four matches, firing across all departments as the Smriti Mandhana-led side eyeing to extend their winning streak to five and move closer to sealing a playoff spot.

Gujarat Giants vs RCB current form (Last 5 WPL matches)

Gujarat Giants vs RCB player battles

Smriti Mandhana vs Ashleigh Gardner

Smriti Mandhana is an in-form batter as the skipper is coming into this fixture scoring a magnificent 96-run knock. However, Gujarat Giants skipper Ashleigh Gardner will be a significant challenge. In T20s, they have faced off 28 times, with Mandhana averaging around 17.5 and Gardner dismissing her nine times.

Sophie Devine vs Lauren Bell

Sophie Devine has been among the most destructive batters in the WPL 2026 powerplay, scoring 119 runs at a strike rate of 188.89. However, RCB pacer Lauren Bell has impressed with the new ball, taking four wickets in the first six overs at an average of 15.75, making this contest pivotal.

Gujarat Giants vs RCB top performers

Most runs for Gujarat Giants vs RCB (among squad members)

Ashleigh Gardner tops the run chart for Gujarat Giants vs RCB with 207 runs, averaging 34.5 while striking at an explosive 161.71.

Most wickets for Gujarat Giants vs RCB (among squad members)

Ashleigh Gardner is also the top wicket-taker for Gujarat Giants vs RCB with 9 wickets at an average of 22.66 with a strike-rate of 16.6.

Most runs for RCB vs Gujarat Giants (among squad members)

Richa Ghosh has been RCB’s leading run-scorer against Gujarat Giants, with 157 runs at an average of 39.25 and a strike-rate of 163.54.

Most wickets for RCB vs Gujarat Giants (among squad members)

Shreyanka Patil leads the wicket charts for RCB in this fixture with 9 wickets, at an average of 9.44 and a strike-rate of 7.2.

Gujarat Giants vs RCB toss prediction

The team winning the toss is expected to bowl first at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara, a venue that has traditionally favored chasing sides. All six WPL matches played here so far have been won by teams batting second.

Seamers are likely to find assistance early, while spinners could come into play during the middle overs, especially in the first innings. However, with this being the first game of the tournament at the venue, a high-scoring contest is on the cards, further reinforcing the preference to chase.

Gujarat Giants vs RCB 1st innings score prediction

Powerplay - 47/1

End of the innings - 195/6

Gujarat Giants vs RCB 2nd innings score prediction

Powerplay - 52/1

End of the innings - 196/4

Gujarat Giants vs RCB top players prediction

GG's top players prediction

Ashleigh Gardner, Beth Mooney

RCB's top players prediction

Smriti Mandhana, Lauren Bell

Who will hit the most sixes in the GG vs RCB WPL match?

Bharti Fulmali

Who will hit the most fours in the GG vs RCB WPL match?

Smriti Mandhana

GG vs RCB Match Winner Prediction: Who will win WPL 2026, Match 12?

Gujarat Giants are coming into this fixture on the back of two consecutive losses, while RCB remain unbeaten, repeatedly finding ways to emerge from pressure situations and looking the more settled unit. With an eye to sustain the winning streak and the confidence of having successfully defended against Gujarat Giants in their previous meeting, RCB may just start as favorites.