WPL 2026 Match Highlights – 16 January 2026 | RCB Women vs Gujarat Giants Women
🏏 WPL 2026 Match Highlights – 16 January 2026 | RCB Women vs Gujarat Giants Women
By Wicket Stump
The Women’s Premier League 2026 continues to grow in intensity and excitement, and the match played on 16th January 2026 delivered another memorable chapter in this thrilling tournament. In Match 9 of WPL 2026, Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women (RCB-W) showcased their dominance with a commanding victory over Gujarat Giants Women (GG-W). The result not only strengthened RCB’s position at the top of the points table but also sent a strong message to the rest of the teams.
This match had everything — early collapses, brilliant partnerships, aggressive bowling, and standout individual performances. Let’s take a detailed look at the full match highlights, key moments, player performances, and the latest WPL 2026 points table after 16 January.
📍 Match Details – WPL 2026
Match: RCB Women vs Gujarat Giants Women
Date: 16 January 2026
Venue: Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai
Toss: Gujarat Giants Women won the toss and chose to field
Result: Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women won by 32 runs🔥 RCB Women Innings – Strong Comeback After Early Trouble
Batting first, Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women had a shaky start. Gujarat Giants’ bowlers struck early, and RCB found themselves struggling at 43/4 within the powerplay overs. The top order failed to convert starts, and the pressure was clearly on.
However, what followed was one of the finest recovery acts of WPL 2026.
⭐ Radha Yadav – A Match-Winning Knock
Walking in at a critical moment, Radha Yadav played the innings of her WPL career. Showing calmness, smart shot selection, and controlled aggression, Radha anchored the innings beautifully.
Runs: 66
Balls: 42
Role: Stabilizer + AcceleratorShe rotated strike consistently and punished loose deliveries, ensuring the scoreboard kept moving even under pressure.
🤝 Radha Yadav & Richa Ghosh Partnership
Radha found excellent support from Richa Ghosh, who played a fearless and attacking innings. The duo stitched together a crucial 105-run partnership for the fifth wicket, completely shifting momentum in RCB’s favor.
Richa Ghosh: 44 runs off 28 ballsThis partnership turned a below-par total into a highly competitive one.
💥 Late Overs Boost
In the death overs, Nadine de Klerk added finishing touches with a quick cameo, helping RCB cross the 180-run mark.
RCB Women Total: 182/7 in 20 oversConsidering the early collapse, this total proved to be match-winning.
🎯 Gujarat Giants Chase – Good Start, Poor Finish
Chasing 183 runs, Gujarat Giants Women needed a strong start, and they got one. Openers looked confident, and Beth Mooney played some attractive strokes early on.
However, once wickets started falling, Gujarat never really recovered.
❌ Middle-Order Collapse
The turning point of the match came in the middle overs when RCB’s bowlers applied relentless pressure. Gujarat lost wickets at regular intervals, and the required run rate kept climbing.
Gujarat Giants were eventually bowled out for 150 runs in 18.5 overs🎯 RCB Bowling Performance – Clinical and Ruthless
RCB’s bowling attack was the real difference between the two sides.
🌟 Shreyanka Patil – Five-Wicket Haul
Young spinner Shreyanka Patil delivered a dream performance, completely dismantling Gujarat’s batting lineup.
Figures: 5 wickets
Impact: Match-definingHer ability to flight the ball and deceive batters proved deadly.
⚡ Lauren Bell – Pace with Precision
Fast bowler Lauren Bell supported brilliantly from the other end, picking up key wickets and keeping the pressure on.
Figures: 3 wicketsTogether, RCB’s bowlers ensured Gujarat never threatened the target.
🏆 Player of the Match
🏅 Radha Yadav (RCB Women)
For her outstanding all-round batting effort under pressure and leadership in rebuilding the innings.
📊 Latest WPL 2026 Points Table (After 16 January 2026)
Rank Team Matches Won Lost NRR Points 1 Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women 3 3 0 +1.82 6 2 Mumbai Indians Women 4 2 2 +0.46 4 3 Gujarat Giants Women 4 2 2 −0.31 4 4 Delhi Capitals Women 3 1 2 −0.83 2 5 UP Warriorz Women 4 1 3 −0.90 2 📈 Points Table Analysis
RCB Women remain unbeaten and are clearly the team to beat in WPL 2026.
Mumbai Indians Women stay competitive but need consistency.
Gujarat Giants Women must improve their net run rate to stay in the top-four race.
Delhi Capitals and UP Warriorz are under pressure and need back-to-back wins.Every upcoming match will now be crucial for playoff qualification.
🔍 What This Match Means for WPL 2026
This victory firmly establishes RCB Women as title contenders. Their ability to recover from difficult situations and dominate with the ball makes them one of the most balanced teams in the tournament.
For Gujarat Giants, this loss highlights areas that need improvement — especially middle-order stability and death-over bowling.
📅 What’s Next?
With the league stage progressing rapidly, teams now have limited room for mistakes. Fans can expect:
Intense competition for top-four spots
Bigger performances from star players
Tactical battles as teams push for playoff momentum🏁 Final Thoughts
The 16th January 2026 WPL match was a perfect example of why women’s cricket is growing at such a rapid pace. From Radha Yadav’s brilliance to Shreyanka Patil’s bowling masterclass, this game had everything a cricket fan could ask for.
As WPL 2026 moves forward, the excitement only continues to rise — and Wicket Stump will bring you every major update, highlight, and analysis.
🔔 Stay tuned to Wicket Stump for:
Daily WPL 2026 match highlights
Updated points tables
Match previews & expert analysis
Women’s cricket news
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