WPL 2026 Match 12 Highlights: RCB vs GG | Smriti Mandhana 96 | Updated Points Table
🏏 WPL 2026: 12th Match Full Highlights & Latest Points Table
The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 continues to thrill cricket fans with high-quality performances, nail-biting finishes, and standout individual brilliance. Match No. 12 of the tournament turned out to be a one-sided yet impactful contest as Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women (RCB Women) defeated Gujarat Giants Women convincingly, strengthening their dominance in the league and reshaping the points table.
Played at the Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara, this match showcased RCB’s balanced strength in both batting and bowling, while Gujarat Giants struggled to find momentum throughout the game.
Let’s take a detailed look at the full match highlights, key performances, and the latest WPL 2026 points table after Match 12.
📍 Match Summary – WPL 2026 Match 12
- Match: Gujarat Giants Women vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women
- Venue: Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara
- Result: RCB Women won by 61 runs
- Player of the Match: Gautami Naik
🔴 RCB Women Innings – Strong Recovery After Early Wickets
After losing the toss, RCB Women were asked to bat first. The innings began on a slightly shaky note as Gujarat’s bowlers struck early, removing a couple of top-order batters and putting pressure on RCB.
However, the middle order responded with composure and confidence.
⭐ Key Batting Highlights – RCB Women
Gautami Naik – 73 runs (55 balls)
The backbone of RCB’s innings, Gautami Naik played a mature and technically sound knock. She paced her innings brilliantly, rotating strike during the middle overs and accelerating when needed. Her innings included classy boundaries and a calm presence that steadied the team after early setbacks.Smriti Mandhana – 26 runs (23 balls)
The RCB captain gave the team a solid start and helped maintain a healthy run rate in the powerplay before falling while attempting to accelerate.Richa Ghosh – 27 runs (20 balls)
Richa’s aggressive intent towards the end of the innings added crucial runs. Her fearless strokeplay ensured RCB finished with a strong total.Lower-order contributions from Radha Yadav and Shreyanka Patil helped RCB cross the 175-run mark.
🧮 RCB Final Score
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women – 178/6 (20 overs)
This total proved to be well above par on a pitch that slowed down as the match progressed.
🟡 Gujarat Giants Innings – Early Collapse Seals Fate
Chasing 179 runs, Gujarat Giants needed a solid opening partnership, but things went downhill quickly.
RCB’s bowlers struck early and repeatedly, reducing Gujarat to 34/4 inside the powerplay. The top order failed to handle swing, pace, and disciplined bowling, putting immense pressure on the middle order.
⭐ Key Batting Highlights – Gujarat Giants
Ashleigh Gardner – 54 runs (43 balls)
The Gujarat captain fought hard and played a responsible knock under pressure. Her half-century was the lone bright spot in an otherwise disappointing batting performance. However, lack of support from the other end meant the required run rate kept climbing.Apart from Gardner, no other batter could cross the 20-run mark, highlighting Gujarat’s struggle to build partnerships.
🧮 Gujarat Giants Final Score
Gujarat Giants Women – 117/8 (20 overs)
They fell short by 61 runs, suffering a heavy defeat.
🎯 Bowling Highlights – RCB’s Clinical Performance
RCB’s bowling unit delivered a near-perfect performance, combining pace, accuracy, and smart field placements.
🌟 Top Bowlers – RCB Women
Sayali Satghare – 3/21
Satghare was the standout bowler of the match. Her early breakthroughs dismantled Gujarat’s top order and shifted the momentum firmly in RCB’s favor.Nadine de Klerk – 2/17
Bowling tight lines and maintaining pressure, de Klerk complemented Satghare brilliantly and never allowed Gujarat to settle.Lauren Bell & Radha Yadav
Both bowlers played key supporting roles, picking up wickets and controlling the run flow in the middle overs.RCB’s disciplined bowling ensured Gujarat never came close to the target.
🏆 Player of the Match
Gautami Naik
For her match-defining knock of 73 runs, Gautami Naik was rightly named Player of the Match. Her innings was a perfect blend of patience and aggression, laying the foundation for RCB’s dominant win.
📊 WPL 2026 Latest Points Table (After Match 12)
Position Team Matches Won Lost NR Net Run Rate Points 1 Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women (Q) 5 5 0 0 +1.882 10 2 Mumbai Indians Women 5 2 3 0 +0.151 4 3 UP Warriorz Women 5 2 3 0 -0.483 4 4 Gujarat Giants Women 5 2 3 0 -0.864 4 5 Delhi Capitals Women 4 1 3 0 -0.856 2 Q = Qualified for Playoffs
🔍 Key Takeaways from the Points Table
- RCB Women are the first team to qualify for the playoffs, remaining unbeaten so far.
- The race for the remaining playoff spots is extremely tight, with three teams tied on 4 points.
- Delhi Capitals Women are under pressure and need a strong comeback to stay in contention.
- Net Run Rate (NRR) could play a decisive role in determining playoff qualifications.
🔮 What’s Next in WPL 2026?
With the league stage entering a crucial phase, every match from here on carries playoff implications. Teams will focus on:
- Strengthening middle-order batting
- Improving death-over bowling
- Maximizing Net Run Rate
RCB Women look like clear title contenders, while teams like Gujarat Giants and UP Warriorz must regroup quickly to stay alive in the tournament.
📝 Final Thoughts
Match 12 of WPL 2026 was a statement performance from Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women. Their ability to recover from early batting setbacks and then dominate with the ball reflects a well-balanced and confident team.
For Gujarat Giants Women, the match exposed batting inconsistencies that must be addressed if they want to remain competitive in the playoff race.
As WPL 2026 moves forward, fans can expect more thrilling encounters, standout performances, and intense competition — making this season one of the most exciting editions yet.
Today’s WPL 2026 Match
Teams Playing: Delhi Capitals Women vs Mumbai Indians Women
Date & Time: 20 January 2026 at 7:30 PM IST
Venue: BCA Stadium, Vadodara �
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🏆 Who Might Win Today?
Predicting the winner in T20 cricket is always exciting but uncertain — especially in the WPL where any team can shine on their day! Here’s a quick forecast based on recent form:
✨ Mumbai Indians Women
Have shown strong batting firepower and key match-winning performances earlier in the season.
✨ Delhi Capitals Women
Have young talent and match-winning bowlers, and can perform very well under pressure.
Prediction:
➡️ Mumbai Indians Women have a slight edge today based on their aggressive batting depth and experience, but it could be a close and thrilling contest!
👉 Who do you think will win — DC Women or MI Women? Share your prediction in comment box!
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