The upcoming clash between UP Warriorz and Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Women’s Premier League 2025 promises to be a thrilling encounter as both teams find themselves in critical positions in the tournament. Scheduled for Saturday, March 8, at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, this match could have significant results for both sides.
UP Warriorz are currently languishing at the bottom of the WPL table and are facing the grim prospect of elimination. Despite being mathematically alive in the league, their repeated failures, particularly in the batting department, have put them on the brink. The top order has struggled with consistency, leading to a lack of support for the middle order. They will be looking to turn their fortunes around and build on their previous victory against RCB, which was decided in a nail-biting Super Over.
On the other hand, Royal Challengers Bengaluru sit in fourth position and are also in a precarious situation. A loss in this match could severely dent their playoff hopes, especially as they come into this game on the back of four consecutive defeats. Captain Smriti Mandhana has been under pressure, having failed to make significant contributions with the bat, and the team will be eager to find their rhythm and secure a crucial win.
UP Warriorz Women vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women Match Details
UP Warriorz Women vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women Head to Head Records in WPL
Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow WPL Stats
Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow Pitch Report
Based on previous matches held at this venue, the pitch has shown a tendency to favor spinners over fast bowlers, with spinners achieving better averages and economy rates.
In the games played at this stadium, Gujarat recorded the highest score, 186, in the first match. However, subsequent matches have seen a decline in total scores, with UP scoring 150 and Gujarat chasing a total of 177 in later encounters.
Notably, the 150-run mark has been surpassed in five out of six innings at this venue, indicating that while the pitch can support scoring, it may also present challenges for batters as the match progresses.
UP Warriorz Women vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women Playing XI
UP Warriorz Women
Grace Harris, Kiran Navgire, Georgia Voll, Vrinda Dinesh, Deepti Sharma (c), Shweta Sehrawat, Uma Chetry (wk), Chinelle Henry, Sophie Ecclestone, Gouher Sultana, Kranti Goud
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women
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
UP Warriorz Women vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women Top Performers
Deepti Sharma (UP Warriorz Women)
- She has been an excellent performer with both bat and ball.
- Deepti has made 121 runs in seven games at a strike rate of 114.15.
- With the ball, she has taken five wickets at an average of 43.
Sophie Ecclestone (UP Warriorz Women)
- Ecclestone is the third-highest wicket-taker for the Warriorz and has taken six wickets in seven games at an average of 32.50.
- She has made 85 runs at a strike rate of 128.78.
Grace Harris (UP Warriorz Women)
- Harris is the second-highest run-scorer for the Warriorz this season.
- She has amassed 124 runs in seven outings at an average of 17.71 and a strike rate of 107.82.
Smriti Mandhana (Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women)
- Mandhana is the second-highest run-scorer for RCB-W.
- She has 140 runs to her name in six matches at an average of 23.33.
Ellyse Perry (Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women)
- Perry is the highest run-scorer for RCB-W.
- She has made 295 runs in six games at an average of 98.33 and a strike rate of 149.74.
Who will win Today match between UP Warriorz Women vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women?
RCB-W are in a must-win situation to keep their playoff hopes alive, which could provide them with additional motivation to perform well. On the other hand, UP Warriorz, despite playing for pride, are already out of playoff contention, which may affect their intensity and focus.
The pitch at Ekana Cricket Stadium is balanced, favoring both batters and bowlers, but with dew expected in the evening, teams may prefer to chase. RCB-W, with their strong batting lineup, could take advantage of this condition if they bat second.
FAQs
1. What is the head-to-head record between UPW-W and RCB-W in WPL?
Both teams have faced each other on five occasions in the WPL. RCB-W have won three out of these five matches, while UPW-W have won the remaining two games.
2. Who are the Main players to watch out for in UPW-W vs RCB-W match?
For UP Warriorz, captain Deepti Sharma will be pivotal in leading her side, while players like Sophie Ecclestone and Grace Harris will need to step up their performances to provide the necessary firepower.
RCB will look to their captain Smriti Mandhana, to lead from the front alongside key players like Richa Ghosh and Ellyse Perry, who have the potential to change the game with their batting prowess.,
3. Who is likely to win today’s UP Warriorz Women vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women match?
Royal Challengers Bengaluru are likely to win this match.
4. Where will the UP Warriorz Women vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women Women’s Premier League 2025 match be played?
This match between UP Warriorz Women and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru is scheduled to take place at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.
