Gujarat Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Match 12 Match Summary

As the Women's Premier League moves to Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara, attention shifts to an important contest between Gujarat Giants (GG) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), marking the start of the Vadodara leg. RCB arrive in supreme confidence, unbeaten after four matches and firmly placed at the top of the table, while Gujarat find themselves searching for answers following consecutive defeats. With the tournament entering a decisive phase, this fixture could shape the momentum for both sides heading deeper into the season. RCB's campaign has been built on balance, resilience and depth across departments. Smriti Mandhana getting back among the runs has only strengthened an already formidable unit, with her magnificent 96 against Delhi Capitals underlining her value at the top of the order. Crucially, RCB have continued to win even when Mandhana was quiet earlier in the season, reflecting the strength of their middle order and bowling attack. In the reverse fixture against Gujarat, they recovered from early trouble through a defining stand between Radha Yadav (66 off 47) and Richa Ghosh (44 off 28), posting 182, before their bowlers finished the job convincingly led by a sensational fifer from Shreyanka Patil. Beyond that game, Grace Harris has added explosive intent and flexibility through the middle overs, while Nadine De Klerk's dual role has allowed RCB to maintain control in both innings, contributing vital runs and overs when needed. With Shreyanka leading the spin charge and solid support from Lauren Bell, who has been sublime with the new ball, RCB look increasingly complete as a unit. For Gujarat Giants, the recent form line makes for concerning reading. They come into this clash on the back of two defeats, having failing to defend 192 against MI, and then coming up short against RCB, highlighting issues at the death and in key middle-over phases. There have still been positives, though, with Sophie Devine's all-round contributions providing balance, whether through timely wickets or aggressive runs at the top. The batting group, featuring Beth Mooney, Ashleigh Gardner and Bharti Fulmali, has shown the ability to post big totals, but converting starts into match-winning performances remains a challenge. Georgia Wareham is also a big threat in both aspects of the game but she needs to find a bit of consistency. With the ball, Gujarat will need sharper execution, particularly from the Indian pace duo of Renuka Singh Thakur and Kashvee Gautam, whose impact with the new ball and at the back end could be decisive if the Giants are to contain RCB's deep batting line-up. With RCB eyeing another step towards sealing early qualification and Gujarat eager to halt their slide, this contest promises a high-quality battle where momentum, execution and big-game temperament will be tested under the Vadodara lights.