Overview:
RCB’s batting wasn’t at its peak against MI, but their balanced lineup and strong bowling carried them to victory.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru take on UP Warriorz in WPL 2026 at DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai. RCB will aim to continue their winning start against a strong Warriorz lineup.RCB hope to carry forward their momentum against a strong Warriorz squad.
In a nail-biting finish, RCB edged past the defending champions, reaching the 155-run target on the very last ball. Nadine de Klerk starred with the bat and ball, finishing unbeaten on 63 and earlier dismantling the opposition’s lineup with figures of 4/26. A true all-round performance under pressure.
Gujarat Giants held their nerve as the Warriorz’ chase of 208 fell just short, finishing on 197/8. No.3 Phoebe Litchfield’s blazing 78 from 40 balls kept the contest alive, but the chase ultimately slipped through their fingers.
RCB-W vs UPW-W Pitch Report
The Navi Mumbai pitch has consistently supported the bat, especially under lights when dew makes gripping the ball tricky. Historically, sides have managed 145-150 in the first innings. With two strong batting units in action, this wicket could produce a much bigger total if it stays true.
RCB-W vs UPW-W Probable Playing XIs
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Dayalan Hemalatha, Richa Ghosh, Smriti Mandhana (c), Radha Yadav, Nadine de Klerk, Grace Harris, Linsey Smith, Arundhati Reddy, Shreyanka Patil, Prema Rawat, Lauren Bell
UP Warriorz: Meg Lanning (c), Kiran Navgire, Deandra Dottin, Deepti Sharma, Harleen Deol, Phoebe Litchfield, Shweta Sehrawat, Shikha Pandey, Sophie Ecclestone, Asha Sobhana, Kranti Goud
RCB-W vs UPW-W Full Squads
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Smriti Mandhana (c), Richa Ghosh, Arundhati Reddy, Ellyse Perry, Lauren Bell, Pooja Vastrakar, Shreyanka Patil, Radha Yadav, Nadine de Klerk, Georgia Voll, Linsey Smith, Prathyoosha Kumar, Prema Rawat, Gautami Naik, Dayalan Hemalatha
UP Warriorz: Meg Lanning (c), Asha Sobhana, Sophie Ecclestone, Deepti Sharma, Shikha Pandey, Phoebe Litchfield, Shweta Sehrawat, Deandra Dottin, Kiran Navgire, Kranti Gaud, Harleen Deol, Chloe Tryon, G Trisha, Suman Meena, Simran Shaikh, Pratika Rawal
RCB-W vs UPW-W Match Prediction: RCB’s batting wasn’t at its peak against MI, but their balanced lineup and strong bowling carried them to victory. Nadine de Klerk was the standout, yet the team has multiple match-winners in Mandhana, Grace Harris, Lauren Bell, and Richa Ghosh. For UP Warriorz to challenge them, Litchfield needs to keep up her form while her teammates step up. Overall, RCB’s depth makes them favorites for another early-season win.