The Women’s Premier League 2026 serves up another high-voltage clash as Gujarat Giants take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Navi Mumbai’s Dr DY Patil Sports Academy on Friday night. With both sides coming off intense encounters, this GG-W vs RCB-W match promises fireworks, especially with playoff momentum already in focus.
GG-W vs RCB-W: Match Details at a Glance
The Gujarat Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru WPL 2026 match will be played on Friday, January 16, at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai. The game is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM IST, while the toss will take place at 7:00 PM IST.
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Current Form and What’s at Stake
Led by Ashleigh Gardner, Gujarat Giants enter this contest after suffering their first defeat of the season against Mumbai Indians. Despite posting a massive 193, the Giants were undone by a blistering chase led by MI skipper Harmanpreet Kaur. With bowling under scrutiny, the Gardner-led side will be keen to tighten their execution on a batting-friendly surface.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru, captained by Smriti Mandhana, look far more settled. RCB started their campaign with a thrilling last-ball win over Mumbai Indians and followed it up with a comfortable victory against UP Warriorz. Sitting near the top of the points table, Bengaluru will aim to maintain their winning rhythm and extend their early dominance.
Where to Watch Gujarat Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Live on TV
The Gujarat Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru WPL 2026 match will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network channels in India.
GG-W vs RCB-W Live Streaming Details
Fans can watch the live streaming of the Gujarat Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru match on the Jio Hotstar app and website.
Full Squads for GG-W vs RCB-W Match
Gujarat Giants: Ashleigh Gardner (c), Beth Mooney, Sophie Devine, Georgia Wareham, Bharti Fulmali, Kashvee Gautam, Renuka Singh, Yastika Bhatia, Anushka Sharma, Tanuja Kanwar, Kanika Ahuja, Titas Sadhu, Happy Kumari, Kim Garth, Shivani Singh, Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Ayushi Soni
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 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
With in-form batters on both sides and a venue known for high-scoring games, Friday’s GG-W vs RCB-W clash could once again go down to the wire.
