UPW-W vs RCB-W Match Analysis

UP Warriorz Women and Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women will play each other in the WPL 2025 18th game on March 08, 2025, at 08:00 PM BST at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow. 

UP Warriorz Women have slipped to the bottom of the table after three straight defeats, putting them in a tough spot where only something remarkable can keep their playoff hopes alive. UPW-W’s campaign has been underwhelming, making their next challenge even more difficult.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women haven’t had much success this season either. They are currently positioned just above UP with only four points from six games. However, RCB-W still has a chance to secure a playoff spot and remains highly motivated for this crucial encounter.

UPW-W vs RCB-W Team Preview & Squads

UP Warriorz Women 

UP Warriorz Women’s chances of making the playoffs are nearly extinguished after three straight defeats pushed them to the bottom of the table. With only one match remaining, their hopes of sneaking into the top three rely on a string of improbable outcomes falling in their favor.

Their best bet is to finish the tournament on a positive note, and for that, their batting lineup must step up.

Chinelle Henry has been their most reliable batter, amassing 144 runs in six innings at a scorching strike rate of 212. Grace Harris and Deepti Sharma have also made solid contributions, both surpassing 120 runs while maintaining an aggressive scoring rate.

On the bowling front, Harris and Sophie Ecclestone have spearheaded the attack, claiming 14 wickets between them. Deepti Sharma and Kranti Goud have also played their part, picking up six wickets each. If UP is to sign off with a victory, their bowlers must deliver in the crucial middle overs.

UP Warriorz Women Squads

UP Warriorz Women Squads

Alyssa Healy, Uma Chetry, Deepti Sharma, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Chinelle Henry, Alana King, Kiran Navgire, Tahlia McGrath, Anjali Sarvani, Poonam Khemnar, Chamari Athapaththu, Gouher Sultana, Grace Harris, Sophie Ecclestone, Kranti Goud, Saima Thakor, Dinesh Vrinda, Arushi Goel, Shweta Sehrawat. 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women have struggled to find their rhythm this season. A run of four consecutive losses has pushed them down to fourth place, leaving them with just four points from six matches. With two group-stage games remaining, the defending champions must deliver top performances to keep their playoff hopes alive.

Ellyse Perry has been outstanding with the bat, amassing 295 runs in six innings, including four half-centuries. Captain Smriti Mandhana has chipped in with 140 runs at a strike rate of 136, while Danielle Wyatt has contributed 137 runs in six innings, striking at 125.68.

In the bowling department, Renuka Singh Thakur has led the attack, taking 10 wickets while maintaining an economy rate of 8.71. Georgia Wareham has also impressed, securing nine wickets at an economy of 8.27. Another consistent performer has been Kim Garth, who has claimed six wickets while conceding just 7.95 runs per over.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women Squads

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women Squads

Kanika Ahuja, Kate Cross, Renuka Singh, Ellyse Perry, Sophie Molineux, Richa Ghosh, Georgia Wareham, Asha Sobhana, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Kim Garth, Heather Graham, Jagravi Pawar, Prema Rawat, Shreyanka Patil, Charlie Dean, VJ Joshitha, Smriti Mandhana, Raghvi Bist, Sabbhineni Meghana, Sophie Devine, Ekta Bisht.

UP Warriorz Women vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women outfield report 

Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow

The Mumbai Indians Women chose to bowl first in their most recent encounter in Ekana, and they won handily. This could persuade both captains to follow suit during this match.

Considering the weather, Lucknow is expected to have a clear, nice evening with no rain delays during the game.

A balanced playing surface that progressively slows down as the evening goes on is provided by the Ekana pitch.

UP Warriorz Women vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches 

In their last 5 matches, RCB-W won 3 and UP-W won 1.

UP Warriorz Women vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women Prediction 

Cricket analysts predict that the Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women have a 58% chance of winning.

Disclaimer: This cricket prediction is based on the author’s insights and analysis. Readers should consider the points discussed and draw their own conclusions.