The 18th match of WPL 2025 will be played between UP Warriors vs Royal Challengers Bangalore at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow tomorrow i.e. on March 8 at 7:30 pm.
Both the teams have not performed well so far this season and are at the bottom of the points table. In such a situation, this match has become very important for both.
WPL 2025 UPW vs RCB Women T20 Match Head to Head
There have been 5 matches between UP Warriors and Royal Challengers Bangalore Women so far, in which RCB-W has had the upper hand. In the last 5 matches, RCB-W has won 3 matches, while UP-W has won 2 matches. These figures show that RCB-W has a good record against UP-W.
UPW vs RCB Women T20 Match Team Status
UP Warriors are currently at the 5th (last) position in the points table of WPL 2025. The team has played 7 matches so far, out of which they have won only 2 and lost 5. They have a total of 4 points and their net run rate is -0.785, which is a matter of concern.
On the other hand, Royal Challengers Bangalore is at the 4th position. RCB-W have played 6 matches so far, out of which they have won 2 and lost 4. They also have 4 points, but due to better net run rate (-0.244) they are above UP Warriors.
Talking about the form of both the teams, in the last 5 matches, UP Warriors have won 2 and lost 3. At the same time, RCB-W has won 1 and lost 4. That is, both the teams are not in their best form and will try to make a comeback in this match.
UPW vs RCB Women T20 Match Weather and Pitch Report
The pitch of Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow is considered helpful for spinners. Winning the toss and batting first on this pitch can be beneficial, because the pitch can slow down further during the match and spinners can get more help. But if the team has good spinners, then they can restrict the opposing team to a low score even by bowling first.
Talking about the weather, the weather is expected to be clear in Lucknow tomorrow evening. The temperature can remain around 25-30 degrees Celsius, and there is no chance of rain. That is, there is a possibility of a full 40 overs match.
Probable Playing XI UP Warriors
U Chetry, K Navgire, S Sehrawat, V Dinesh, G Harris, D Sharma, C Henry, S Ecclestone, G Sultana, R Gayakwad, S Thakor
Probable Playing XI Royal Challengers Bangalore
R Ghosh, S Mandhana, E Perry, S Meghana, D Wyatt, G Wareham, R Singh Bist, K Garth, K Ahuja, R Thakur, C Dean
WPL 2025 UPW vs RCB Women T20 Match Dream11 Fantasy Tips
UP Warriorz vs Royal Challengers Bangalore Women Dream11 Match Prediction: While making a Dream11 fantasy team for this important match of WPL 2025, some special players should be focused on. Ellyse Perry can be the best option for the captain. Also, she can bowl, which can bring bonus points.
Sophie Ecclestone can be a good option for the vice-captain. Smriti Mandhana, Shenelle Henry and Kanika Navgire can be good options among the batsmen. Grace Harris, Deepti Sharma and Georgia Wareham can be selected among the all-rounders.
Among the bowlers, it can be beneficial to include Renuka Thakur, Rajeshwari Gaikwad and Charlotte Dean in the team. Richa Ghosh or Urvashi Chettri are both good options for wicketkeeper.
WPL 2025 UPW vs RCB Women T20 Match Prediction
UP Warriorz vs Royal Challengers Bangalore Women Match Prediction: UP Warriors have the advantage of home ground in this match, and they are well aware of the conditions of this ground. Also, they have great spinners like Sophie Ecclestone, Grace Harris and Rajeshwari Gaikwad, who can be very effective on this pitch. But there is a slight weakness in their batting line-up, and if the top order gets out early, the team may be in trouble.
On the other hand, RCB has star batsmen like Ellyse Perry and Smriti Mandhana, who can change the course of the match at any time. Also, the bowling of Renuka Thakur and Georgia Wareham has also been excellent. But RCB’s form has not been good this season, and they have lost 4 matches in a row.
Considering all the aspects, the chances of UP Warriors winning this match are 55%, while the chances of RCB winning are 45%. Home ground advantage and spin-friendly pitch can go in their favor.
