In form of Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 As they reach their final league stage, the battle for the playoff positions intensifies. Table topping is being seen in match 18 Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) confronting a struggling person UP Warriors (UPW) At BCA Stadium, Vadodara. While RCB have looked like a good machine for most of the tournament, UPW have been struggling to keep their campaign alive after a string of inconsistent performances.
RCB is on top of the table with 5 wins from 7 matches. Even with late withdrawal elise perry In the first season, Smriti Mandhana’The team has got heroes in every game. Opening pair of Mandhana and grace harris It has become explosive. Nadine de Klerk Has stepped in as a world-class all-rounder, often taking 3-wicket hauls and finishing games with the bat. recent losses Mumbai Indians And Delhi Capitals If the top three fail early then a slight weakness in their middle order has been exposed.
UPW, currently at the bottom of the table, need a miracle to qualify. Their season has been defined by close moments and a heavy reliance on foreign stars. Ashley Gardner’s Leadership and individual brilliance have been the only bright spots. with Sophie Devine And beth mooney Overall, they have the potential to beat any team on their day. The Indian domestic corps has struggled to provide assistance. led their bowling Sophie EcclestoneThe death overs have often been seen to lack ‘killer instinct’.
RCB-W vs UPW, WPL 2026: Match Details
- date and time: 29 January (Friday); 7:30 PM IST / 2:00 PM GMT
- venue: BCA Stadium, Vadodara
RCB-W vs UPW, head-to-head record in WPL
Matches played: 07 | Royal Challengers Bangalore won: 04 | UP Warriors won: 03 | No result/tied: 0
bca stadium pitch report
As the tournament progresses, the pitch at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara has become an attractive surface. Historically a batsman-friendly venue with genuine bounce and a fast outfield, recent matches have seen less and more inconsistent bounce based on black soil. While power hitters can still dominate when played straight, the surface has started to hold up, allowing spinners and slower ball specialists a lot of help in the middle overs. Additionally, significant evening dew remains a deciding factor, often causing the ball to slip onto the bat during the second innings and making it difficult for the bowlers to maintain their grip.
squads
Royal Challengers Bangalore: Smriti Mandhana (c), Richa Ghosh (wk), Shreyanka Patil, Georgia Voll, Nadine de Klerk, Radha Yadav, Lauren Bell, Lynsey Smith, Prema Rawat, Arundhati Reddy, Grace Harris, Gautami Naik, Pratyosha Kumar, D. Hemalatha, Sayali Satghare
UP Warriors: Ashley Gardner (captain), Beth Mooney (wk), Sophie Devine, Renuka Singh Thakur, Bharti Fulmali, Titas Sadhu, Kasi Gautam, Kanika Ahuja, Tanuja Kanwar, Georgia Wareham, Anushka Sharma, Happy Kumari, Kim Garth, Yastika Bhatia, Shivani Singh, Danny Wyatt-Hodge, Rajeshwari Gaikwad, Ayushi Soni.
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RCB-W vs UPW, WPL 2026: Today Match Prediction
Case 1:
- RCB won the toss and bowled first
- UP Warriors Powerplay Score: 45-55 (6 overs)
- UP Warriors Total Score: 180-190
Case 2:
- UP Warriors won the toss and bowled first
- RCB’s powerplay score: 40-50 (6 overs)
- RCB’s total score: 190-200
Match Result: Royal Challengers Bangalore will win the competition.
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