RCB W vs UPW W Match Prediction Analysis
The Women’s Premier League continues to build momentum as the 5th match brings Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women face-to-face with UP Warriorz Women at the ever-reliable DY Patil Sports Academy. With evening dew, prime-time conditions, and two power-packed squads, this clash fits perfectly into the tournament’s early narrative.
RCB W enter this contest with renewed confidence after a nerve-tingling win against MI Women in the opening fixture. Chasing under pressure, they leaned heavily on Nadine de Klerk’s all-round brilliance, which not only steadied the innings but also showcased their ability to hold composure in crunch moments. Momentum, at this stage, is a priceless currency.
UPW W, meanwhile, find themselves searching for consistency despite flashes of batting firepower. Their narrow loss to Gujarat Giants Women exposed bowling challenges at the death, even though their chase showed intent and depth. With leaders like Meg Lanning and match-winners like Ecclestone, UPW W remain dangerous if they click collectively.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women vs UP Warriorz Women Match Details
Match | Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women vs UP Warriorz Women | 5th Match | Women’s Premier League 2026 |
|---|---|
Date | 12/01/2026 (Monday) |
Time | BDT: 8:00 PM / PKT: 7:00 PM / INR: 7:30 PM |
Format | T20 |
Venue | Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai |
Recent performance | Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women – L L L W W, UP Warriorz Women – L L L W L |
Live Streaming Details | Click here to watch the RCB W vs UPW W Live Stream on Sports Live Hub (SLH) |
Dr DY Patil Sports Academy Pitch Report
Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai
The DY Patil surface remains one of the more batter-friendly venues in the WPL circuit. With true bounce and consistent pace, stroke-makers enjoy value for shots, especially early on. While seamers may get brief movement under lights, spinners can extract grip later. Scores above 170 are often competitive.
Weather Report
Clear skies and warm conditions are expected, with temperatures around 28°C dropping to the low 20s as the night progresses. Dew will play a decisive role in the second innings, making bowling difficult and reinforcing why captains prefer chasing here, especially under lights.
RCB W vs UPW W Head-to-Head Records
Matches Played | 6 |
|---|---|
RCB W Won | 3 |
UPW W Won | 3 |
Tied | 0 |
No Result | 0 |
First-ever Fixture | March 10, 2023 |
Most-recent Fixture | March 8, 2025 |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women vs UP Warriorz Women Team Preview & Squads
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women
Smriti Mandhana’s captaincy continues to define RCB W’s intent. Her calm leadership at the top sets the tempo, while her presence allows others to bat with freedom. Mandhana’s role becomes even more crucial on batting-friendly tracks like DY Patil.
RCB W’s batting structure is flexible rather than rigid. With Mandhana setting the platform and hitters like Grace Harris and Richa Ghosh available to accelerate, they are built to adapt to match situations. Nadine de Klerk adds stability, capable of both anchoring and finishing depending on the scenario.
Bowling remains quietly effective. Lauren Bell’s ability to extract bounce with the new ball complements the control of the spin options. De Klerk’s seam bowling offers balance, while the overall unit thrives on discipline rather than raw pace, a useful trait when dew comes into play.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women Squads
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women
Smriti Mandhana (C), Lauren Bell, Nadine de Klerk, Richa Ghosh (wk), Grace Harris, Dayalan Hemalatha, Gautami Naik, Shreyanka Patil, Kumar Prathyoosha, Prema Rawat, Arundhati Reddy, Sayali Satghare, Linsey Smith, Pooja Vastrakar, Georgia Voll, Radha Yadav.
UP Warriorz Women
Meg Lanning’s leadership offers UPW W tactical clarity and composure. Even in defeat, her experience ensures the side doesn’t panic early in the tournament. Her calm approach often translates into sharper decision-making during pressure overs.
The batting revolves around adaptability. Phoebe Litchfield’s aggressive stroke-play provides momentum, while Deandra Dottin supplies raw power through the middle. Depth is present, but converting starts into match-defining totals remains the key challenge for UPW W.
Bowling is headlined by Sophie Ecclestone, whose control can shift games even on batting-friendly pitches. Support from Shikha Pandey and the all-round options must tighten execution, especially at the death, where recent lapses proved costly.
UP Warriorz Women Squads
UP Warriorz Women
Meg Lanning (C), Harleen Deol, Deandra Dottin, Sophie Ecclestone, Kranti Gaud, Shipra Giri, Charli Knott, Phoebe Litchfield, Suman Meena, Kiran Navgire, Shikha Pandey, Pratika Rawal, Shweta Sehrawat (wk), Deepti Sharma, Simran Shaikh, Asha Sobhana, Gongadi Trisha, Chloe Tryon.
RCB W vs UPW W Prediction
Event | Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women | UP Warriorz Women |
|---|---|---|
Toss Winner | Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women | – |
Player of the Match | Nadine de Klerk | – |
Top Run Scorer | Nadine de Klerk | Phoebe Litchfield |
Top Wicket Taker | Lauren Bell | Sophie Ecclestone |
Most Sixes | Nadine de Klerk | Phoebe Litchfield |
Predicted Score | 175+ | 150+ |
Win Probability | 55% | 45% |
According to cricket analysts, Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women have a 55% chance of Winning.
Disclaimer: This cricket prediction reflects the author’s personal insights and analysis. We encourage readers to review the points shared and draw their own conclusions.
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