RCB vs Gujarat Giants Match Prediction Today: Who Will Win Match 9 of WPL 2026?

RCB vs Gujarat Giants Match Prediction. [Source - @wplt20/x]

RCB will take on Gujarat Giants in Match 9 of WPL 2026 on January 16 at DY Patil Stadium. RCB have enjoyed a perfect start, remaining unbeaten after two matches and carrying strong momentum ahead of a high-octane clash.

Gujarat Giants, meanwhile, have also begun well with two wins from three games, despite losing their previous outing. With both sides looking formidable on paper, the clash promises to be close encounter as each team eyes victory to sustain their impressive early-season run.

RCB vs Gujarat Giants current form (Last 5 WPL matches)

RCB vs Gujarat Giants player battles

Smriti Mandhana vs Ashleigh Gardner

Smriti Mandhana anchors RCB’s power-heavy batting, making her contribution vital for stability. However, Gujarat Giants’ Ashleigh Gardner poses a key challenge. In T20s, they have faced off 27 times, with Mandhana scoring run a ball 156 while Gardner has dismissed her nine times.

Sophie Devine vs Lauren Bell

Sophie Devine has been the most destructive batter in the WPL 2026 powerplay, scoring 111 runs at a strike rate of 217.65. However, Lauren Bell has been outstanding with the new ball for RCB, claiming two wickets at an economy of 3.37 and an average of 9.5 inside first six overs, making their battle crucial.

RCB vs Gujarat Giants top performers

Most runs for RCB vs Gujarat Giants (among squad members)

Smriti Mandhana has been RCB’s leading run-scorer against Gujarat Giants, amassing 141 runs across 6 innings with a strike rate of 122.6.

Most wickets for RCB vs Gujarat Giants (among squad members)

Shreyanka Patil leads RCB’s wicket-taking against Gujarat Giants, claiming 4 wickets at an average of 15.5 and a strike rate of 10.5.

Most runs for Gujarat Giants vs RCB (among squad members)

Ashleigh Gardner has been Gujarat Giants’ top scorer against RCB, scoring 204 runs at an average of 40.8 with a stunning strike rate of 167.21.

Most wickets for Gujarat Giants vs RCB (among squad members)

Ashleigh Gardner also leads the wicket charts for Gujarat Giants against RCB, picking up 9 wickets at an average of 19.11 and striking every 14 balls.

RCB vs Gujarat Giants toss prediction

DY Patil Stadium tends to favor teams chasing these days, as the pitch stays true and batters settle quickly after the first few overs. Early seam movement can challenge batters, giving bowlers a chance to make an impact bowling first.

In recent games here, teams batting second have had the upper hand, winning four of the last five matches. Winning the toss, sides are likely to bowl first, trusting their batters to comfortably chase a set total under these favorable conditions.

RCB vs Gujarat Giants 1st innings score prediction

Powerplay - 48/2

End of the innings - 176/7

RCB vs Gujarat Giants 2nd innings score prediction

Powerplay - 60/1

End of the innings - 177/4

RCB vs Gujarat Giants top players prediction

RCB's top players prediction

Nadine de Klerk, Grace Harris

GG's top players prediction

Ashleigh Gardner, Sophie Devine

Who will hit the most sixes in the RCB vs GG WPL match?

Sophie Devine

Who will hit the most fours in the RCB vs GG WPL match?

Ashleigh Gardner

RCB vs GG Match Winner Prediction: Who will win WPL 2026, Match 9?

Considering current form, both RCB and Gujarat Giants look evenly matched on paper. However, RCB’s heavy dependence on their openers and the absence of a proven big name in the middle order could hurt them. Gujarat Giants' deeper, more flexible batting lineup may give them the edge for a third win.