Gujarat Giants Women take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women in Match 9 of the Women’s Premier League 2026 on Thursday, January 16, with both sides eyeing crucial momentum early in the season.
The clash promises quality cricket as Gujarat Giants Women look to bounce back from a recent defeat, while Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women aim to maintain their unbeaten run in the tournament.
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GGW vs RCBW: Match Context
Gujarat Giants Women are still searching for consistency this season. After an underwhelming batting display in their previous outing against Mumbai Indians Women, the focus will be firmly on posting a competitive total against a confident RCB bowling unit.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women, former WPL champions, have started their campaign on a strong note. A narrow win over Mumbai Indians Women was followed by a dominant all-round performance against UP Warriorz Women, putting them firmly among the early frontrunners.
With RCB having played one match fewer than Gujarat, the Bengaluru side will be keen to make it three wins from three and tighten their grip on the points table.
GGW vs RCBW Live Telecast in India
The broadcast rights for the Women’s Premier League in India are held by the Star Sports Network.
The GGW vs RCBW match will be televised live on:
Star Sports 1
Star Sports 2
Star Sports 1 Hindi
Star Sports 1 Tamil
Star Sports 1 Telugu
Star Sports 1 Kannada
GGW vs RCBW Free Live Streaming in India
Live streaming of the Gujarat Giants Women vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women match will be available on Jio Hotstar via its app and official website. Viewers in India will need an active subscription to watch the match online on mobile phones, laptops, and smart TVs.
GGW vs RCBW Match Date and Time
Date: January 16, 2026
Time: 7:30 PM IST
GGW vs RCBW Venue Details
The match will be played at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai, a venue known for high-scoring encounters and true batting surfaces.
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How to Watch GGW vs RCBW on TV and Mobile
Cricket fans can watch the live telecast on the Star Sports Network, while online streaming will be accessible through the Jio Hotstar platform across devices.
Final Word
Both teams are well placed in the early stages of the WPL 2026, but momentum could swing sharply with a win in this contest. With Gujarat Giants eager to reset their campaign and Royal Challengers Bengaluru looking to stay perfect, Match 9 is shaping up as a must-watch encounter for WPL fans.
