Vadodara’s BCA Stadium witnessed a batting spectacle as RCB captained by Smriti Mandhana set Gujarat Giants a target of 179 in WPL 2026’s 12th fixture. Gautami Naik’s storming 73, laced with 8 boundaries off 55 deliveries, anchored RCB’s competitive 178 for 6.
Unbeaten in their first four games, RCB sought to maintain supremacy. Losing the toss and batting first, they stumbled early with Harris (1) and Voll (1) back in the hut at 9. Naik then orchestrated a recovery, first adding 60 runs in 45 balls with Mandhana (26 off 23, 4×4), before the score reached 69.
A match-defining 69-run stand with Richa Ghosh (27 off 20, 3×6) followed, pushing RCB to 138. Naik’s innings was a blend of patience and power, featuring 7 fours and a six. Yadav’s late flourish of 17 off 8 (3 boundaries) gave the total finishing touches.
GG’s response was led by Gardner’s captaincy, with bowlers Gautam (2/??) and Gardner (2/??) shining, supported by Thakur and Devine. The Giants’ squad includes Mooney (wk), Devine, Sharma, Ahuja, Wareham, Gautam, Fulmali, Kanwar, Kumari, and Renuka Singh Thakur.
RCB’s balanced attack features Mandhana, Harris, Voll, Ghosh (wk), Naik, de Klerk, Yadav, Rawat, Patil, Satghare, and Lauren Bell. After two wins and two losses, GG desperately needs a turnaround. Expect a fierce chase as both teams battle for momentum in this pivotal WPL showdown.
