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Gujarat Giants Women will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women in Match 9 of the Women’s Premier League 2026. This exciting match will be played on January 16, 2026, at the venue is Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy.
The DY Patil pitch has already hosted matches this season. Because of that, teams now understand their behavior better. Also, dew usually plays a big role at night. As a result, teams winning the toss often choose to bowl first and chase later.
As for what to expect, both teams are coming into this match with good momentum, hence there will be an exciting battle. If you want to place a bet for this match, here are the match odds and prediction.
RCB-W vs GG-W 9th WPL Match Odds
RCB-W and GG-W are the strongest teams in the tournament so far; as a result, betting platforms are offering almost the same return on their win.
| Platform | RCB-W Win Odds | GG-W Win Odds | Toss Odds (RCB-W) | Toss Odds (GGW-W) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.65 | 2.05 | 1.9 | 1.9 |
| Stake | 1.67 | 2.08 | 1.88 | 1.92 |
| 4RABET | 1.69 | 2.1 | 1.85 | 1.95 |
| BetVibe | 1.78 | 2.12 | 1.93 | 1.87 |
RCB-W vs GG-W
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Match | RCB-W vs GG-W, 9th Match |
| Series | WPL 2026 |
| Date | January 16, Friday |
| Time | 07:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai |
RCB-W vs GG-W Squad For WPL 2026
Here are the squads for RCB-W and GG-W for the 9th match.
Royal Challengers Bangalore Women’s Squad
Smriti Mandhana (c), Richa Ghosh, Ellyse Perry, Lauren Bell, Pooja Vastrakar, Arundhati Reddy, Radha Yadav, Nadine de Klerk, Shreyanka Patil, Georgia Voll, Linsey Smith, Prema Rawat, Gautami Naik, Prathyoosha Kumar, Dayalan Hemalatha, Sayali Satghare
Gujarat Giants Women’s Squad
Ashleigh Gardner (c), Bharti Fulmali, Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Kanika Ahuja, Sophie Devine, Kashvee Gautam, Georgia Wareham, Kim Garth, Anushka Sharma, Ayushi Soni, Yastika Bhatia (wk), Beth Mooney (wk), Shivani Singh (wk), Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Tanuja Kanwar, Renuka Singh Thakur, Titas Sadhu, Happy Kumari
Pitch Report of Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai
Let’s have a look at the pitch report of the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, which is a batting paradise for batters.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Behaviour | This surface provides consistent true bounce with good pace. However, bowlers will struggle to get momentum. |
| Batting Conditions | Openers can build strong foundations without much hassle. High-scoring games are common, especially after dew. |
| Bowling Advantages | Pace bowlers can get early swing under lights, generating movement to trouble openers. As the innings progress, spinners find excellent grip. |
| Boundary Lengths | Square boundaries measure 63-67 meters, while straight boundaries extend to about 86 meters. |
| Target 1st Innings | Captains batting first should push aggressively for 175+ to set a defendable total. Historical data shows the lowest successful defense here was 156. |
| Toss & Dew Effect | The toss-winning skipper prefers to choose ball first as batting becomes easier in 2nd inning because of the dew. |
Weather Report
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | The temperature is around 32°C. |
| Weather | A sunny day throughout the game. |
| Precipitation | There is a 0% chance of rain. |
| Humidity | The humidity will be 42%. |
| Wind | Wind speed will be 13 km/h. |
RCB-W vs GG-W Head-to-Head in WPL
RCB-W and GG-W have played 6 matches against each other, and both have won 3-3 matches.
| Total Matches Played | 06 |
|---|---|
| RCB Women Won | 03 |
| GG Women Won | 03 |
| No Result | 00 |
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Key Players to Watch
Both teams’ batters are in great form, especially the top 3 are scoring the most runs for their teams. We expect them to maintain their form and contribute to the team’s win.
| Players | WPL Stats |
|---|---|
| Smriti Mandhana (RCB-W) | 711 runs in 28 WPL matches at an average of 26.33. |
| Lauren Bell (RCB-W) | 2 wickets in 2 games at an economy of 3.75. |
| Grace Harris (RCB-W) | 691 runs and 13 wickets in 24 WPL games. |
| Georgia Wareham (GG-W) | 307 runs and 22 wickets in 23 matches. |
| Bharti Fulmali (GG-W) | 250 runs in 12 WPL matches at an average of 50. |
| Sophie Devine (GG-W) | 543 runs and 14 wickets in 21 WPL games. |
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