Match 9 of the Women’s Premier League 2026 will feature Gujarat Giants Women taking on Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women.The match will be played at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai on Friday evening.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women have started the season strongly with two back-to-back wins, while Gujarat Giants Women are coming into this match after their first loss. With both teams eyeing the top spots, this clash becomes very important.
GG-W vs RCB-W Match Details
| Match Info | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Women’s Premier League 2026 |
| Match | Gujarat Giants Women vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women – Match 9 |
| Date | Friday, 16 January 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai |
Match Preview
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women (RCB-W)
RCB-W have looked well-balanced and confident in the early stages of WPL 2026.
- 2 wins in 2 matches
- Strong bowling combination
- New players making immediate impact
Lauren Bell has been excellent with the new ball, while Grace Harris is batting aggressively and finishing games. The inclusion of players like Nadine de Klerk and Shreyanka Patil has added depth to both batting and bowling.
Key Players:
Smriti Mandhana, Grace Harris, Lauren Bell, Nadine de Klerk
Gujarat Giants Women (GG-W)
Gujarat Giants Women also began the season well with two big wins, scoring 200+ totals in their first two matches.
- Strong batting lineup
- Inconsistent bowling performances
- Lost previous match against MI-W
While their batting has been powerful, their bowling has been a concern. GG-W have conceded big totals in all three matches, which puts extra pressure on their batters.
Key Players:
Beth Mooney, Ashleigh Gardner, Sophie Devine, Georgia Wareham
Head-to-Head Record
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women | 3 |
| Gujarat Giants Women | 3 |
| No Result | 0 |
Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)
| Team | Last 5 Results |
|---|---|
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women | L, L, W, W, W |
| Gujarat Giants Women | L, L, W, W, L |
Pitch & Weather Report
Weather
- Temperature: 24–26°C
- Humidity: 25–35%
- Rain Chance: 0%
Pitch – Dr DY Patil Sports Academy
- Batting-friendly surface
- Spinners get good assistance
- Chasing teams have good success
Chasing Teams Winning Percentage: 61%
Dr DY Patil Sports Academy – T20 Stats
| Record | Numbers |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 17 |
| Batting First Wins | 7 |
| Batting Second Wins | 10 |
| Tie / No Result | 0 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 165–175 |
| Highest Score | 217/4 (IND-W vs WI-W) |
| Lowest Score | 141 all out (AUS-W vs IND-W) |
Predicted Playing XI
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women
- Grace Harris
- Smriti Mandhana (C)
- Richa Ghosh (WK)
- Dayalan Hemalatha
- Gautami Naik
- Radha Yadav
- Nadine de Klerk
- Arundhati Reddy
- Shreyanka Patil
- Linsey Smith
- Lauren Bell
Gujarat Giants Women
- Beth Mooney (WK)
- Sophie Devine
- Kanika Ahuja
- Ashleigh Gardner (C)
- Georgia Wareham
- Ayushi Soni
- Bharti Fulmali
- Kashvee Gautam
- Tanuja Kanwer
- Rajeshwari Gayakwad
- Renuka Singh Thakur
Dream11 Fantasy Tips
Small League (Safe Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- Grace Harris
- Beth Mooney
- Smriti Mandhana
- Georgia Wareham
Grand League (Risky Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- Nadine de Klerk
- Sophie Devine
- Ashleigh Gardner
- Grace Harris
Match Prediction – Who Will Win?
Gujarat Giants Women have been excellent with the bat, scoring 207, 209, and 192 in three matches. However, their bowling has leaked runs consistently, conceding 197, 205, and 193, which remains a major concern.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women, on the other hand, have built a strong and flexible bowling unit with multiple options. Their balanced team combination gives them better control in pressure situations.
Predicted Winner: Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women
Injury Update
| Team | Status |
|---|---|
| Gujarat Giants Women | No injury updates |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women | No injury updates |
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