WPL 2026: GJ-W vs BLR-W Match Prediction, Preview, Playing11, Pitch and Weather Report

GJ-W vs BLR-W Match Preview – The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 is heating up as the Gujarat Giants Women (GJ-W) prepare to take on the Royal Challengers Bangalore Women (BLR-W). This clash features two star-studded lineups eager to assert dominance in the early stages of the tournament.

GJ-W vs BLR-W Match Details

GJ-W vs BLR-W Pitch & Weather Report

Pitch Report – The Dr. D. Y. Patil Sports Academy is known for providing a balanced surface. Traditionally, the pitch offers good bounce and carry for the fast bowlers in the initial overs. As the game progresses, it becomes a batter’s paradise due to the even pace. Spinners usually come into play during the middle overs as the surface tires.

Weather Report – The forecast for Navi Mumbai on January 16th is clear and pleasant. Temperatures are expected to hover around 24°C to 27°C during match hours. With low humidity and no chance of rain, fans can expect a full 40-over contest without interruptions.

GJ-W vs BLR-W Squads & Possible Playing 11

Gujarat Giants Women Squad – Georgia Wareham, Beth Mooney, Sophie Devine, Ashleigh Gardner (C), Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Kim Garth, Renuka Singh Thakur, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Tanuja Kanwer, Yastika Bhatia, Ayushi Soni, Kashvee Gautam, Titas Sadhu, Kanika Ahuja, Bharati Fulmali, Anushka Sharma, Shivani Singh, Happy Kumari.

• Possible Playing 11: Beth Mooney, Yastika Bhatia (wk), Sophie Devine, Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Ashleigh Gardner (C), Kanika Ahuja, Georgia Wareham, Tanuja Kanwer, Renuka Singh Thakur, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Titas Sadhu.

Royal Challengers Bangalore Women Squad – Dayalan Hemalatha, Smriti Mandhana (C), Radha Yadav, Grace Harris, Nadine de Klerk, Lauren Bell, Linsey Smith, Pooja Vastrakar, Richa Ghosh, Georgia Voll, Prathyoosha Kumar, Shreyanka Patil, Sayali Satghare, Arundhati Reddy, Gautami Naik, Prema Rawat.

• Possible Playing 11: Smriti Mandhana (C), Georgia Voll, Grace Harris, Richa Ghosh (wk), Dayalan Hemalatha, Nadine de Klerk, Pooja Vastrakar, Shreyanka Patil, Radha Yadav, Arundhati Reddy, Lauren Bell.

GJ-W vs BLR-W Match Preview & Prediction

The Gujarat Giants look incredibly formidable on paper with the addition of Sophie Devine and the leadership of Ashleigh Gardner. Their bowling attack, led by Renuka Singh Thakur, will be key in the powerplay.

On the other hand, RCB Women boast a high-octane batting lineup. Smriti Mandhana and Grace Harris are capable of taking any bowling attack apart. The battle between RCB’s aggressive batters and Gujarat’s disciplined bowlers like Rajeshwari Gayakwad will likely decide the outcome.

Prediction

While both teams are evenly matched, Royal Challengers Bangalore Women seem to have a slight edge in batting depth. However, the Giants’ all-rounders provide better balance.

Winning Tip: The team winning the toss should look to bowl first, as dew might play a factor in the second innings.

Final Prediction: Royal Challengers Bangalore Women to win a close encounter.