RCB vs GG WPL 2026: Match 9 Preview, Pitch Report, Time & Prediction

RCB vs GG WPL 2026: The Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 continues with high-energy action as the undefeated Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB-W) take on the resurgent Gujarat Giants (GG-W) in Match 9 at the Dr. D. Y. Patil Sports Academy. Smriti Mandhana's RCB-W currently sit atop the table after impressive wins against Mumbai Indians and UP Warriorz. Meanwhile, the Giants, led by captain Ashleigh Gardner, look like a completely transformed side this season, having already posted two 200+ scores despite a recent narrow defeat against Mumbai.

RCB vs GG, WPL 2026: Match Details

Date and Time: January 16 (Friday); 7:30 PM IST / 2:00 PM GMT
Venue: Dr. D. Y. Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai

Dr. D. Y. Patil Sports Academy Pitch Report

The pitch at Navi Mumbai is a batsman's paradise, offering true bounce and a fast outfield. With relatively short square boundaries, fans can expect another high-scoring thriller.

While the new ball might offer some swing and carry, especially for bowlers like Renuka Singh and Lauren Bell, the pitch generally settles into a flat track. As the match progresses into the evening, dew could play a significant role, making it difficult for spinners to grip the ball. Therefore, the captain winning the toss will almost certainly choose to bowl first.

RCB vs GG Weather Report

The weather at the D. Y. Patil Stadium on Friday is expected to be a maximum of 33 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 19 degrees Celsius. The wind will be blowing at 13 km/h.

RCB vs GG Squads:

Royal Challengers Bangalore: Smriti Mandhana (c), Richa Ghosh, Shreyanka Patil, Georgia Wareham, Nadine de Klerk, Radha Yadav, Lauren Bell, Linsey Smith, Prema Rawat, Arundhati Reddy, Pooja Vastrakar, Grace Harris, Gautami Naik, Prathyusha Kumar, D. Hema Lata, Sayali Satghare

Gujarat Giants: Ashleigh Gardner (c), Beth Mooney, Sophie Devine, Renuka Singh Thakur, Bharti Fulmali, Titas Sadhu, Kashvee Gautam, Kanika Ahuja, Tanuja Kanwar, Georgia Wareham, Anushka Sharma, Happy Kumari, Kim Garth, Yastika Bhatia, Shivani Singh, Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Ayushi Soni

RCB vs GG, WPL 2026: Today's Match Prediction

Case 1:

RCB-Wwins the toss and bowls first
Gujarat Giants Powerplay Score: 50-60 (6 overs)
Gujarat Giants Total Score: 175-190

Case 2:

Gujarat Giants win the toss and bowl first
Royal Challengers Bangalore Powerplay Score: 55-65 (6 overs)
Royal Challengers Bangalore Total Score: 185-200

Match Result: Royal Challengers Bangalore is expected to win this match.

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