RCB Women vs GG Women – 9th Match WPL, Jan 16 2026

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women (RCB Women) kept their winning streak going in the ninth game of the 2026 Women’s Premier League at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, beating the Gujarat Giants Women (GG Women) by 32 runs. The game, played on the night of January 16, 2026, was a real nail-biter, with both sides showing some serious skills. But in the end, RCB’s tough play and some key performances won it for them.

Toss and What the Field Was Like

The Gujarat Giants Women won the toss and chose to field first. The field at DY Patil Stadium was great for hitting early on, with the ball bouncing nicely, so batters could smack it all around. Since it was a night game, dew could be a factor later, making things tricky for the bowlers when they were chasing runs. Still, both crews knew getting off to a good start in the Women’s Premier League was key.

RCB Women’s Turn at Bat: Bouncing Back to 182

RCB Women’s batting was a come-back story. They lost wickets fast, and were down 43 for 4. People like Grace Harris, Smriti Mandhana, Dayalan Hemalatha, and Gautami Naik didn’t score much. The top batters had a hard time against some good bowling from Renuka Singh, Kashvee Gautam, Sophie Devine, and Georgia Wareham. But the middle-order batters saved the day.

Radha Yadav, batting at number five, really held things together with a fantastic 66 off 47 balls, adding some stability to the team. She hit six fours and three sixes, finding the gaps as well as turning the strike. She and Richa Ghosh put together a 105-run partnership which was the key to success.

Nadine de Klerk helped speed things up near the end, hitting 26 off just 12 balls. Extras added nine runs, eight of which came from balls that were too wide. RCB ended up with 182 for 7 in 20 overs. This innings showed the importance of staying cool when the pressure is on.

Gujarat Giants Women Try to Catch Up: Some Great Starts, But…

The Gujarat Giants Women had some good starts when they were chasing 183, but their batters couldn’t turn them into big scores to win the game. Beth Mooney got 27 off 14 balls, playing aggressively, while Bharti Fulmali hit back with 39 off 20 balls. Kashvee Gautam chipped in with 18 runs. But wickets kept falling at really bad times, which messed up their rhythm.

Shreyanka Patil came back strong, grabbing five wickets and only allowing 23 runs, which wrecked the Giants’ middle order. Lauren Bell helped out by snagging three wickets for 29 runs. The Giants were bowled out for 150 in 18.5 overs, losing by 32 runs. Radha Yadav did well all around, and Shreyanka Patil’s five wickets helped RCB Women score a victory.

Who Played Well and What They Did

Radha Yadav was named Player of the Match for scoring those 66 runs. She stayed cool, timed her hits well, and attacked when her team needed her. Shreyanka Patil’s five wickets showed how important it is to bowl smart, and Lauren Bell’s three wickets added to RCB’s defense.

For Gujarat Giants Women, Bharti Fulmali’s 39 runs was a high point, as was Beth Mooney’s aggressive hitting at the beginning. But they couldn’t form partnerships. RCB’s fielding was also important as well.

How the Teams Planned It

RCB’s plan started with saving the innings after losing those early wickets, and putting Radha Yadav in a spot where she could make things steady. The RCB bowlers tried to target the middle. Patil changed how she approached and trapped batters, while Bell bowled controlled balls and prevented runs.

For Gujarat Giants Women, aggressive play in the first few overs didn’t work out because the middle order couldn’t keep it going. Although Fulmali and Gautam tried, wickets at crucial moments turned the game in RCB’s favor.

Things People Talked About

There weren’t any controversies, but some people talked about a few things. Radha Yadav took advantage of a DRS reprieve in the 11th over. Also, RCB dropped a couple of catches, but the umpires were consistent with their decisions, and both teams acted professionally.

What This Means

RCB Women have won three games in a row in the WPL 2026, which puts them at the top of the points table. For Gujarat Giants Women, this loss shows how to convert starts into good scores.

RCB’s game also shows how important it is for the lower-middle order to do well in T20 cricket, with Radha Yadav and Richa Ghosh setting high standards. Shreyanka Patil is a key bowler in the competition.

What We Can Learn

This game showed that good partnerships are important, especially when the pressure is on. It also showed that smart bowling and field choices can affect the outcome.

People will remember this game for Radha Yadav’s great batting, and RCB’s bowling. Gujarat Giants Women will now try to do better in the next matches.

What it Means: RCB Women Are Still Winning

The 9th game of WPL 2026 between RCB Women and GG Women was exciting, and showed off talent. RCB’s win in Navi Mumbai makes them the team to beat this season.

As the competition goes on, RCB Women keep pushing boundaries. At the same time, Gujarat Giants Women will try to get better. The WPL 2026 should be exciting, but RCB Women are doing very well and might win the title.