An action-packed encounter is in store as Royal Challengers Bangalore Women take on Gujarat Giants Women in the ninth match on 16th at the DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai.th January 7:30 pm IST.
Get the best RCB-W vs GG-W Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Probable Playing XI and match insight for 9.th WPL 2026 match. Expert analysis and more.
RCB-W vs GG-W Match Preview:
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women started their season with some impressive wins in their first two matches. The team remained composed during the crucial stages of the match and used its strengths effectively and this helped them finish on top of the points table.
In contrast, Gujarat Giants Women also got off to a great start by winning two of their first three matches. This allowed them to manage the pressure of the matches well and as a result, they are currently placed third in the points table.
As both teams made positive starts, Bengaluru had the advantage of remaining unbeaten, while Gujarat’s hopes remained intact. All this made for an entertaining start to the competition. Another exciting match awaits all of us on Friday.
RCB-W vs GG-W head-to-head record:
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teams |
win the match |
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Royal Challengers Bangalore Women |
3 |
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Veteran women of Gujarat |
3 |
RCB-W vs GG-W Weather and Pitch Report:
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temperature |
33°C |
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weather forecast |
clear sky |
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pitch behavior |
batting friendly |
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Best suited for |
motion |
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Average score of first innings |
169 |
Records of chasing teams:
RCB-W vs GG-W Playing 11 (Expected):
Royal Challengers Bangalore Women Playing 11:
1) Grace Harris
2) Smriti Mandhana ©
3) Dayalan Hemlata
4) Gautami Naik
5) Richa Ghosh (Wicketkeeper)
6)Radha Yadav
7) Nadine De Klerk
8) Arundhati Reddy
9) Shreyanka Patil
10) Lynsey Smith
11) Lauren Bell
Gujarat Giants Women Playing 11: :
1) Beth Mooney (Wicketkeeper)
2) Sophie Devine
3) Anushka Sharma
4) Ashley Gardner ©
5) Kanika Ahuja
6) Georgia Wareham
7) Bharti Phulmali
8) Kashvi Gautam
9) Tanuja Kanwar
10) Rajeshwari Gaikwad
11) Renuka Thakur
RCB-W vs GG-W Hot Picks for Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Choice:
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Sophie Devine A brilliant right-handed batsman and an effective right-arm medium pacer for Gujarat Giants Women, she has given impressive all-round returns with 141 runs and 5 wickets so far in this tournament. |
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Ashley GardnerThe Gujarat Giants Women captain has displayed strong all-round abilities so far in this tournament, scoring 134 runs and adding one wicket to her contribution. She brings tremendous experience to the table and can once again play a big role in this important encounter. |
Raises up:
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Smriti Mandhana – Leading Royal Challengers Bangalore Women with confidence, having contributed 65 runs in the tournament so far, providing stability at the top. She will once again look to achieve big things here. |
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grace harris – A powerful opening batsman for Royal Challengers Bangalore Women, she has showcased her striking ability by scoring 110 runs so far in this tournament. She has been amazing in the powerplay. |
Budget Selection:
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Arundhati Reddy – A reliable right-arm medium pacer for Royal Challengers Bangalore Women, she also provides useful lower-order batting support, adding valuable depth to the team. |
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Bharti Fulmali A dependable middle-order batsman for Gujarat Giants Women, she is recognized for her precise finishing skills and ability to finish off innings effectively. He had scored 36 runs in just 15 balls in the last game. |
RCB-W vs GG-W WPL 2026 Captain and Vice-Captain Choices:
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captain |
Sophie Devine and Ashley Gardner |
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vice captain |
Smriti Mandhana and Grace Harris |
RCB-W vs GG-W Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- keepers – Beth Mooney, Richa Ghosh
- batsmen – Grace Harris, Smriti Mandhana (Vice President)
- All-rounder – Sophie Devine ©, Georgia Wareham, Ashley 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
- Batsman – Grace Harris (Vice Captain)Smriti Mandhana, Bharti Fulmali
- all rounder – Sophie Devine, Ashley Gardner ©nadine de clark
- 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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player |
dream11 credit |
Dream11 Points (Last Match) |
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Dayalan Hemlata |
7.0 credit |
4 digit |
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Ayushi Soni |
6.0 credit |
4 digit |
RCB-W vs GG-W Dream11 Prediction Today Match 9 WPL 2026 Expert Advice:
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sl captaincy option |
Sophie Devine |
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gl captaincy option |
Ashley Gardner |
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choice of punt |
Arundhati Reddy and Bharathi Fulmali |
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dream11 combination |
2-2-4-3 |
RCB-W vs GG-W Match Winner Prediction:
Given a heavy batting lineup brimming with some exceptional international experience, Royal Challengers Bangalore Women are favorites to win this match.