On January 16, 2026, the Gujarat Giants Women will face off against the Royal Challengers Bangalore Women in match 9th of WPL 2026. The venue will be Dr DY Patil Sports Academy. Both teams want to win this match to have a better standing in the WPL 2026 tournament.
The DY Patil pitch has been used for a couple of matches this season, so both teams should have an idea of how the pitch will play. Dew can be an issue during night games, which is why many times, captains choose to bowl first if they win the toss.
This match is going to be a great match-up because both teams are coming in with good form. If you are considering wagering on the game, check out the betting odds and predictions at 96.com app to help you decide which team’s odds are better.
RCB-W vs GG-W 9th WPL Match Odds
The tournament up until now has seen RCB-W and GG-W as two of the top contenders. This has led to betting sites providing very similar odds on either team winning.
| Platform | RCB-W Win Odds | GG-W Win Odds | Toss Odds (RCB-W) | Toss Odds (GGW-W) |
| 1xBet | 1.65 | 2.05 | 1.9 | 1.9 |
| Stake | 1.67 | 2.08 | 1.88 | 1.92 |
| 96.com | 1.69 | 2.1 | 1.85 | 1.95 |
| BetVibe | 1.78 | 2.12 | 1.93 | 1.87 |
RCB-W vs GG-W
| Aspect | Details |
| Match | RCB-W vs GG-W, 9th Match |
| Series | WPL 2026 |
| Date | January 16, Friday |
| Time | 07:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai |
RCB-W vs GG-W Squad For WPL 2026
Here are the squads for RCB-W and GG-W for the 9th match.
Royal Challengers Bangalore Women’s Squad
Smriti Mandhana (c), Richa Ghosh, Ellyse Perry, Lauren Bell, Pooja Vastrakar, Arundhati Reddy, Radha Yadav, Nadine de Klerk, Shreyanka Patil, Georgia Voll, Linsey Smith, Prema Rawat, Gautami Naik, Prathyoosha Kumar, Dayalan Hemalatha, Sayali Satghare
Gujarat Giants Women’s Squad
Ashleigh Gardner (c), Bharti Fulmali, Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Kanika Ahuja, Sophie Devine, Kashvee Gautam, Georgia Wareham, Kim Garth, Anushka Sharma, Ayushi Soni, Yastika Bhatia (wk), Beth Mooney (wk), Shivani Singh (wk), Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Tanuja Kanwar, Renuka Singh Thakur, Titas Sadhu, Happy Kumari
Pitch Report of Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai
Now let’s have a look at Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy’s pitch report; typically, pitches at this location favour batters.
Pitch Behaviour
First inners will have an opportunity to score runs with ease from the first over as they will be able to use the full pace and bounce of the track. As batters settle in, bowlers will struggle to maintain pressure.
Batting Conditions
Batters can also expect to feel comfortable from the early stages of their innings, with openers scoring reasonably easily. In night matches, with dew, we have seen consistently high scores particularly by batting second.
Fast Bowling Advantages
Fast bowlers will have the advantage of using swing when bowling under the lights at the beginning of the match. But they will be less effective during the match and slow the surface later in the game, allowing spinners to take advantage of this.
The square boundaries are approximately 63-67 metres, while straight boundaries are approximately 86 metres.
Target Score for Teams Batting First
The target for the first team batting is 175 or more runs. The history of Zohrababad shows that low scoring totals are very difficult to defend.
Winning The Toss and Dew
It is critical to win the toss. The majority of captains will choose to bowl first because the dew will make it easier to bat in the second inning.
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Head-to-Head Record: GG vs RCB
| Statistic | GG | RCB |
| Total Matches Played | 6 | 6 |
| Wins | 3 | 3 |
Performance of GG-W and RCB-W in Last 1 Year
| Team | Played | Won | Lost | Win% |
| GG | 11 | 6 | 5 | 54.55% |
| RCB | 10 | 5 | 5 | 50.00% |
FAQs
Q.1 Can RCB qualify in WPL 2025?
This will decide on saturday when RCB play against UP-W
Q.2 Where to watch Gujarat Giants WPL vs Royal Challengers cricket?
Fans in India can catch the live telecast on the Star Sports Network, while OTT viewers can stream the match live on JioHotstar, ensuring no action is missed
Final GG-W vs RCB-W Betting Insights
As it stands now the match between GG Women v RCB Women will have good balance. Both teams may benefit from batting second due to their strengths against what may be considered a high score on this wicket and match conditions. 96com Odds indicate that the two teams are closely matched so the minor elements of a good toss, dew, and team composition could affect which team may win. It is recommended that bettors consider the final playing XI and toss results prior to making any wagers for the safest possible options.
