WPL 2026, Match 9: GGW vs RCBW head-to-head, weather & pitch report, predicted playing XIs

Gujarat Giants Women take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women in the 9th match of the Women's Premier League 2026 on Friday, 16 January, at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai. This will be one of the last games at the venue, and hence, both teams want to finish the Navi Mumbai leg on a high.

Gujarat Giants Women have enjoyed a strong run in WPL 2026, which is a big improvement compared to their earlier seasons. They started the tournament with two straight wins before going down narrowly to Mumbai Indians Women. As this is their last match in Navi Mumbai, the Giants will aim to return to winning ways.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women have also impressed so far with back-to-back victories. After beating the defending champions in the first game, RCBW followed this up with a convincing victory against UP Warriorz. Under the leadership of Smriti Mandhana, they will be confident that they can extend their winning streak to three matches.

GGW vs RCBW: Head-to-Head Record

• Matches Played: 6
  
• Gujarat Giants Women Won: 3
  
• Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women Won: 3
• Tied / No Result: 0

GGW vs RCBW: Weather & Pitch Report

The weather in Navi Mumbai is expected to remain clear but humid. As same like an afternoon match, conditions will be warm, with the temperature likely to be around 31°C. There is no rain forecast, so full match play is expected.

The pitch at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy has been good for batting this season. Short boundaries and a fast outfield have helped batters score freely. Dew later in the game can make chasing easier, and fans can expect another high-scoring contest with batters on top.

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GGW vs RCBW: Predicted Playing XIs

Gujarat Giants Women (GGW):

Beth Mooney (WK), Ashleigh Gardner (C), Sophie Devine, Bharti Fulmali, Ayushi Soni, Kanika Ahuja, Georgia Wareham, Kashvee Gautam, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Renuka Singh Thakur, Tanuja Kanwar,

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women (RCBW):

Grace Harris, Smriti Mandhana (C), Gautami Naik, Richa Ghosh (WK), Dayalan Hemalatha, Radha Yadav, Arundhati Reddy, Shreyanka Patil, Linsey Smith, Lauren Bell, Nadine de Klerk,