RCB-W vs GGT-W Fantasy Cricket Picks 9th Match
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB-W) face Gujarat Giants (GGT-W) in the 9th match of WPL 2026 at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai, on January 16, with RCB unbeaten in two games and GGT coming off a loss.
Both teams sit on four points, with RCB holding a stronger net run rate of +1.964; expect a high-scoring contest on a batting-friendly pitch favoring chases (68% win rate).
Top Fantasy Picks
Must-Picks (Captain/Vice-Captain Candidates)
– Grace Harris (RCB-W): Leading run-scorer with 110 runs at strike rate 211.53; excels against GGT bowlers like Sophie Devine (111 off 77 balls faced).
– Nadine de Klerk (RCB-W): 6 wickets in 8 overs at economy 9, plus 63 runs at 143.18 strike rate; all-round impact player.
– Sophie Devine (GGT-W): Top run-scorer and bowler for GGT; hit most sixes, dismissed Grace Harris 4 times in T20s despite her scoring well off her.
– Lauren Bell (RCB-W): 2 wickets at economy 3.75; tough in powerplay, key vs GGT openers like Beth Mooney and Devine.
– Ashleigh Gardner (GGT-W): All-round threat with 73 runs at 158.69 strike rate and 2 wickets; targets Smriti Mandhana early with off-spin.
High-Value All-Rounders and Bowlers
– Georgia Wareham (GGT-W): 73 runs at strike rate 158.69, 2 wickets; power-hitter in middle order.
– Shreyanka Patil (RCB-W): Key bowler contributing to RCB’s dominance.
– Bharti Fulmali (GGT-W): Explosive lower-order hitter (two sixes in 7 balls, three fours/sixes in 15); in form.
– Arundhati Reddy (RCB-W): Economical (5.20 in middle overs), uses variations well vs power-hitters.
Top Batters
– Smriti Mandhana (RCB-W, capt): Consistent contributor; faces challenge from Gardner but scores well off Devine.
– Beth Mooney (GGT-W): Solid opener, 123 runs off 77 balls vs Bell without dismissal.
– Richa Ghosh (RCB-W, wk): Potential for quick runs; among most sixes hitters.
Differential Picks
– Radha Yadav (RCB-W): Probable unchanged XI; spinner suited to pitch offering turn.
– Rajeshwari Gayakwad (GGT-W): Leading bowler alongside Devine and Renuka Singh.
– Kanika Ahuja (GGT-W): Scored 35 in last game batting first.
Predicted Playing XI
Gujarat Giants (GGT-W): Beth Mooney (wk), Sophie Devine, Kanika Ahuja, Georgia Wareham, Ashleigh Gardner, Bharti Fulmali, Renuka Singh, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, others based on form.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB-W): Grace Harris, Smriti Mandhana (capt), D Hemalatha, Gautami Naik, Richa Ghosh (wk), Radha Yadav, Nadine de Klerk, Arundhati Reddy, Shreyanka Patil, Linsey Smith, Lauren Bell.
Match Prediction
RCB-W favored to win chasing a 160-180 total; unbeaten form, head-to-head edge (3-2 in last 5), and pitch stats (avg 1st inns 179, chase advantage). GGT strong batting first (192/5 last game), but fielding lapses hurt them.
Captain/Vice-Captain Choices
– Captain: Grace Harris (high-impact batter on flat track).
– Vice-Captain: Nadine de Klerk (all-round points machine).
– Alternative: Sophie Devine (if GGT bats first).
Suggested Fantasy Team (Grand League)
– Batters: Grace Harris (C), Smriti Mandhana, Beth Mooney
– All-Rounders: Nadine de Klerk (VC), Sophie Devine, Georgia Wareham, Ashleigh Gardner
– Bowlers: Lauren Bell, Shreyanka Patil, Arundhati Reddy
– Wicketkeeper: Richa Ghosh
(Balanced for batting-heavy pitch; swap Fulmali for differential).
Pitch Report
Dr DY Patil Stadium: Batting paradise (avg 1st inns 179, up from prior years); 1.52 wkts powerplay, 2.31 middle, 1.87 death. Dew aids chases (68% wins); toss: bowl first. Slight spinner help after 8 games.
Player Head-to-Head Stats
| Player Matchup | Key Stat |
|—————|———-|
| Grace Harris vs Sophie Devine | Harris: 111 off 77 balls, dismissed 4x |
| Smriti Mandhana vs Ashleigh Gardner | Gardner dismisses her early in WPL |
| Beth Mooney vs Lauren Bell | Mooney: 123 off 77 balls, no dismissal |
FAQs
– Who wins if batting first? GGT targets 195+ (recent 192/5); RCB 185+.
– Top wicket phase? Middle overs (2.31 wkts avg).
– Live scores? Available via official WPL streams.
Disclaimer: Fantasy picks based on form, stats, and previews; actual performance varies. Gamble responsibly; 18+. No guarantees on predictions.
మరిన్ని Fantasy Cricket Picks వార్తల కోసం ఇక్కడ క్లిక్ చేయండి.
 face Gujarat Giants (GGT-W) in the 9th match of WPL 2026 at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai){kind=link}