An action-packed clash will unfold as Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women will take on Gujarat Giants Women in the ninth match at DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai, on 16th January at 7:30 PM IST.
Get the best RCB-W vs GG-W Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 9th match of the WPL 2026. Expert analysis and more.
RCB-W vs GG-W Match Preview:
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women started their season with some impressive victories in their first two games. The team remained composed during the critical phases of the match and utilized their strength effectively, and this enabled them to reach the top of the points table.
Conversely, the Gujarat Giants Women also made a brilliant beginning with two victories out of their initial three matches. This allowed them to manage the pressure of matches well, and as a result, they are currently in third position in the points table.
As both teams started off on a positive note, Bengaluru had the benefit of going unbeaten, while Gujarat remained hot on its heels. All this made for an entertaining start to the competition. Another mouth-watering clash awaits us all on Friday.
RCB-W vs GG-W Head-to-Head Record:
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Teams |
Matches Won |
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women |
3 |
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Gujarat Giants Women |
3 |
RCB-W vs GG-W Weather & Pitch Report:
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Temperature |
33°C |
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Weather Forecast |
Clear Sky |
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Pitch Behaviour |
Batting-friendly |
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Best Suited To |
Pace |
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Average 1st innings score |
169 |
Record of chasing teams:
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Records |
Good |
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Winning % |
68% |
RCB-W vs GG-W Playing 11s (Predicted):
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women Playing 11:
1) Grace Harris
2) Smriti Mandhana ©
3) Dayalan Hemalatha
4) Gautami Naik
5) Richa Ghosh (wk)
6) Radha Yadav
7) Nadine de Klerk
8) Arundhati Reddy
10) Linsey Smith
11) Lauren Bell
Gujarat Giants Women Playing 11:
1) Beth Mooney (wk)
2) Sophie Devine
3) Anushka Sharma
4) Ashleigh Gardner ©
5) Kanika Ahuja
6) Georgia Wareham
7) Bharti Fulmali
8) Kashvee Gautam
9) Tanuja Kanwer
10) Rajeshwari Gayakwad
11) Renuka Thakur
Hot Picks for RCB-W vs GG-W Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
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Sophie Devine has been a formidable right-handed batter and an effective right-arm medium pacer for Gujarat Giants Women, she has delivered impressive all-round returns in this tournament, with 141 runs and 5 wickets to her name so far. |
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Ashleigh Gardner, the skipper of Gujarat Giants Women, has showcased strong all-round abilities this tournament by amassing 134 runs and adding a wicket to her contribution so far. She brings enormous experience to the table and can play a huge role once again in this vital clash. |
Top Picks:
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Smriti Mandhana – Leading the Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women with confidence, she has contributed 65 runs in the tournament so far, offering stability at the top. She will be eyeing to go big here once again. |
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Grace Harris – A powerful opening batter for Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women, she has showcased her striking ability this tournament by accumulating 110 runs to date. She has been phenomenal in the powerplay. |
Budget Picks:
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Arundhati Reddy – A reliable right-arm medium pacer for Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women, she also offers useful lower-order batting support, adding valuable depth to the side. |
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Bharti Fulmali is a dependable middle-order batter for Gujarat Giants Women, she is recognized for her composed finishing skills and ability to close out innings effectively. She struck 36 off just 15 balls in the previous game. |
RCB-W vs GG-W WPL 2026 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
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Captain |
Sophie Devine & Ashleigh Gardner |
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Vice-Captain |
Smriti Mandhana & Grace Harris |
RCB-W vs GG-W Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Beth Mooney, Richa Ghosh
- Batters – Grace Harris, Smriti Mandhana (vc)
- All-rounders – Sophie Devine ©, Georgia Wareham, Ashleigh Gardner, Nadine de Klerk
- Bowlers – Lauren Bell, Renuka Singh Thakur, Shreyanka Patil
RCB-W vs GG-W Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Beth Mooney, Richa Ghosh
- Batters – Grace Harris (vc), Smriti Mandhana, Bharti Fulmali
- All-rounders – Sophie Devine, Ashleigh Gardner ©, Nadine de Klerk
- Bowlers – Lauren Bell, Renuka Singh Thakur, Arundhati Reddy
RCB-W vs GG-W Dream11 Prediction Today Match 9 WPL 2026 Players to Avoid:
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Players |
Dream11 Credits |
Dream11 Points (Last match) |
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Dayalan Hemlata |
7.0 credits |
4 points |
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Ayushi Soni |
6.0 credits |
4 points |
RCB-W vs GG-W Dream11 Prediction Today Match 9 WPL 2026 Expert Advice:
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SL Captaincy Choice |
Sophie Devine |
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GL Captaincy Choice |
Ashleigh Gardner |
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Punt Picks |
Arundhati Reddy and Bharti Fulmali |
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Dream11 Combination |
2-2-4-3 |
RCB-W vs GG-W Match Winner Prediction:
Looking at the heavy batting lineup loaded with some exceptional international experience, Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women are favorites to win this match.
