UPW vs RCBW Match Preview

UP Warriorz Women will play Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women in Match 18 of the 2025 Women's Premier League. UP has sunk to the bottom of the standings after three consecutive losses, requiring an extraordinary performance to advance to the playoffs. Bengaluru hasn't fared well at all this season, sitting one spot above UP with only four points from six games. UP's tournament performance has been disappointing, making the upcoming challenge more difficult. Bengaluru, on the other hand, can still secure a playoff spot and has plenty of motivation going into this crucial match.

UPW vs RCBW Match Details 

UP Warriorz vs Royal Challengers Bangalore – 18th Match, WPL-2025

Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow

Date & Time: 08th March 2025 at 07:30 PM IST

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

UPW vs RCBW Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	164
Avg 2nd inn score	159
Win% batting 1st	54
Win% batting 2nd	46

UPW vs RCBW Pitch Report

The Ekana pitch provides a balanced playing surface that slows down as the evening progresses. Swing bowling is expected in the first few overs under lights, yet spinners will get plenty of turn from the rough texture.

UPW vs RCBW Weather Report

Looking at the conditions, Lucknow is expected to have a clear, pleasant evening with no rain interruptions during the match.  

UPW vs RCBW Last Five Matches

UPW ( UP Warriorz )	L L L W W
RCBW ( Royal Challengers Bangalore )	L L L L W

UPW vs RCBW Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	RCBW Won	UPW Won	Tie	NR
Overall	4	3	1	0	0
Last 5	4	3	1	0	0

UP Warriorz vs Royal Challengers Bangalore Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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UPW vs RCBW Probable Playing XIs:

UP Warriorz Probable Playing XIs

Royal Challengers Bangalore Probable Playing XIs

Smriti Mandhana (c), Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Ellyse Perry, Raghvi Bist, Kanika Ahuja, Richa Ghosh (wk), Georgia Wareham, Kim Garth, Sneh Rana, Renuka Singh Thakur, Ekta Bisht

Topmost Picks for UPW vs RCBW Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – UP Warriorz

• Chinelle Henry – Chinelle Henry has been the most consistent batter, scoring 144 runs in 6 innings of play with a blistering strike rate of 212.
• Sophie Ecclestone –  She took the highest number of wickets, 11 wickets in 8 matches for the team, and has a stunning strike rate as a batter.

Top Picks – Royal Challengers Bangalore

• Ellyse Perry – Ellyse Perry was in sensational form when she batted for Bengaluru, scoring 295 runs in 6 innings, like four half centuries.
• Renuka Thakur Singh –  Renuka Singh Thakur is leading the attack with 10 wickets while maintaining an economy rate of 8.71.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for UP Warriorz vs Royal Challengers Bangalore Dream11 Team:

Richa Ghosh, Smriti Mandhana, Ellyse Perry(C), Kiran Navgire, Deepti Sharma, Tahlia McGrath, Grace Harris, Chinelle Henry(VC), Georgia Wareham, Kim Garth, Renuka Singh Thakur

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for UP Warriorz vs Royal Challengers Bangalore Dream11 Team:

Richa Ghosh, Smriti Mandhana(C), Ellyse Perry, Kiran Navgire, Deepti Sharma, Sophie Ecclestone, Grace Harris(VC), Chinelle Henry, Georgia Wareham, Kim Garth, Renuka Singh Thakur

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Ellyse Perry, Smriti Mandhana

Vice-captain – Chinelle Henry, Grace Harris

Wicketkeeper – Richa Ghosh

UPW vs RCBW Probable Winners:

Despite a losing streak of four games, Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women have a chance to make the playoffs. With just two group matches left, winning this game is critical to their survival. UP Warriorz Women, on the other hand, face a bleaker situation, positioned at the bottom of the table and needing extraordinary results to keep their playoff hopes alive. Bengaluru has the advantage because it is a more balanced team with stronger batting and bowling options. Given UP's disappointing campaign thus far, all indications are that Bengaluru will win this match. Considering the team combination, Royal Challengers Bangalore is expected to win this match.