RCB-W vs GG-W Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update- WPL 2026, Match 9

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 16^th 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 9^th 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:

Teams	Matches Won
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women	3
Gujarat Giants Women	3

RCB-W vs GG-W Weather & Pitch Report:

Temperature	33°C
Weather Forecast	Clear Sky
Pitch Behaviour	Batting-friendly
Best Suited To	Pace
Average 1st innings score	169

Record of chasing teams:

Records	Good
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

9) Shreyanka Patil

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:

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.

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:

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.

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:

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.

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:

Captain	Sophie Devine & Ashleigh Gardner
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:

Players	Dream11 Credits	Dream11 Points (Last match)
Dayalan Hemlata	7.0 credits	4 points
Ayushi Soni	6.0 credits	4 points

RCB-W vs GG-W Dream11 Prediction Today Match 9 WPL 2026 Expert Advice:

SL Captaincy Choice	Sophie Devine
GL Captaincy Choice	Ashleigh Gardner
Punt Picks	Arundhati Reddy and Bharti Fulmali
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.