Who won the Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women vs Gujarat Giants Women clash in Women's Premier League 2026 Match 9 today? — Match result & turning points
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women registered a comfortable 32-run victory over Gujarat Giants Women in Match No. 9 of the Women’s Premier League (WPL)
2026, played in Navi Mumbai. Batting first, RCB Women posted a competitive total of 182/7 in their allotted 20 overs, led by a composed knock from Radha Yadav, who scored 66 off 47 deliveries.
For Gujarat Giants Women, Sophie Devine was the standout performer with the ball, picking up 3/31 in her four-over spell to keep the opposition in check. However, despite her efforts, the Giants struggled to contain RCB’s batting lineup.
In reply, Gujarat Giants Women were bowled out for 150 in 18.5 overs. Bharti Fulmali was the top scorer for her side, smashing 39 runs off just 20 balls in a valiant effort. RCB Women’s bowling attack proved too strong, with Shreyanka Patil delivering a match-winning performance. The off-spinner claimed a sensational five-wicket haul, finishing with figures of 5/23, sealing the win and helping RCB Women extend their unbeaten run in the tournament.
Top batting performances of the match — Radha Yadav
Radha Yadav bringing the much-needed big hits! 💪
— Women's Premier League (WPL) (@wplt20) January 16, 2026
A couple of quality shots from her 👏
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Radha Yadav was the standout batter of the match, scoring a brilliant 66 off 47 deliveries. Her knock included six boundaries and three sixes, coming at an impressive strike rate of 140.43. Radha also played a crucial role in stabilizing the innings, forming a vital 105-run partnership with Richa Ghosh for the fifth wicket off just 66 balls, which propelled Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women to a strong total.
Top bowling performance of the match — Shreyanka Patil
An outstanding performance by #ShreyankaPatil! 👏
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) January 16, 2026
A well-deserved five-for as #RCB register their third consecutive win 🔝
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Right-arm spinner Shreyanka Patil was the standout bowler of the match, claiming a sensational five-wicket haul to dismantle the Gujarat Giants Women’s batting lineup. She finished with impressive figures of 5/23 in 3.5 overs, effectively sealing GG Women’s innings. Patil removed key batters including Beth Mooney, Kanika Ahuja, Kashvee Gautam, Tanuja Kanwer, and Renuka Singh Thakur, playing a decisive role in RCB Women’s 32-run victory.
Records Broken and Major Milestones Achieved
- 182/7 by RCB Women after being 43/4 is the highest team total in WPL history after losing four wickets for fewer than 50 runs.
- 138 runs scored by batters at No. 5 or lower is the most by the lower order in a single WPL innings.
- 23 runs conceded by Renuka Singh Thakur in the first over is the most runs off an opening over in WPL history.
Who was the Player of the Match?
#RadhaYadav’s fightback mode 🔛
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) January 16, 2026
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Radha Yadav was awarded the Player of the Match for her brilliant 66 off 47 balls. Her 105-run partnership with Richa Ghosh proved decisive, helping RCB Women secure the victory. With this win, RCB W remain at the top of the points table, maintaining a perfect record of three wins from three matches in the WPL 2026.
What is the next match?
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women will be seen taking on Delhi Capitals Women in their clash on Saturday, January 17. Meanwhile, Gujarat Giants Women's next game is scheduled against Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women on Monday, January 19.
