GG vs RCB WPL 2026: What to Expect and Where to Watch

GG vs RCB WPL 2026: On January 19, 2026, the Gujarat Giants vs the Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be the 12th match of the WPL 2026 tournament, and it will be played at the BCA Stadium, Kotambi. The pitch report from the BCA stadium tells us that this pitch is very batting-friendly, but is also known to offer some help to the fast bowlers early on with the new ball. So far in this tournament, every single match that has been played on this pitch has been won by the chasing team. The average score in the 1st innings in the WPL 2026 has been around  160-170.

The latest weather reports from Kotambi suggest that this match will be played without any rain interruptions. However, it is also reported that there will be a temperature drop in the second innings of the game, which will cause dew. So the toss-winning team is likely going to consider dew and will likely choose to bowl first.

The Gujarat Giants and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru have faced each other 7 times in the history of WPL. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru have had an upper hand against the Gujarat Giants, as they have

won 4 times against the Gujarat Giants. Both these teams also faced each other early on in this tournament, where RCB dominated GG from both the bowling and the batting side.

GG vs RCB WPL 2026: What to Expect

The GG vs RCB match will be the fifth match for both teams in the WPL 2026 tournament. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru are coming into this match after winning all of their previous 4 matches in this tournament. RCB is the only team in the WPL 2026 that has not lost a single match. Currently, they stand at the top of the points table with 8 points and a net run rate of +1.600. If RCB can defeat GG in this match, they will move up to 10 points, which will confirm their spot in the top 3. However, if they lose their match against the Gujarat Giants, they will then need to win one more of their remaining three matches.

On the other hand, the Gujarat Giants have played 4 matches and lost 2 of them. Currently, they stand in the 3rd position of the points table with 4 points and a net run rate of -0.319. If they can defeat RCB in this match, they will move up to 6 points, which will further increase their chances of finishing in the top 3. However, if they lose this match, then their qualification scenario will not be easy, as then their remaining 3 matches will become must-win matches for them to stay in the top 3.

GG vs RCB WPL 2026: Predicted Playing XI

Here is the predicted team lineup of GG and RCB in the Women’s Premier League 2026:

GG vs RCB WPL 2026: Where to watch

The GG vs RCB match of the WPL 2026 can be watched live on television in India via tar Sports Network. Viewers can also stream this match from any device by using JioHotstar. The toss for this match is scheduled at 7:00 pm IST, and the match will officially start at 7:30 PM IST. In other countries like the United Kingdom, Australia, and South Africa, these matches can be watched live on Sky Sports Cricket, Kayo Sports, and SuperSport, respectively.

FAQs

Q. Where will the GG vs RCB match of the WPL 2026 take place?

A. The GG vs RCB match of the WPL 2026 will take place at the BCA Stadium in Kotambi.

Q. Who is the captain of the Gujarat Giants?

A. Ashleigh Gardner is the captain of the Gujarat Giants in the WPL 2026.

Q. Who is the captain of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru?

A. Smriti Mandhana is the captain of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the WPL 2026.

Q. Have the Gujarat Giants ever defeated the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the WPL?

A. RCB and GG have faced each other seven times in the WPL, and the Gujarat Giants have defeated RCB 3 times.

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