Overview:
The 108-run stand between Smriti Mandhana and Harris for the first wicket put the Warriorz out of the game. The two took 54 balls to add over 100 runs for the 2024 champions.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated the UP Warriorz by eight wickets to qualify for the final of the Women’s Premier League 2026. Chasing 144, RCB reached the target in 13.1 overs, with Grace Harris amassing 75 runs off 37 balls, laced with 13 fours and 2 sixes.
Earlier, Nadine de Klerk took four wickets as UP were restricted to 143/8. Deepti Sharma amassed 55 off 43, including 6 fours and 1 six.
Full Scorecard – RCB W vs UPW W match 18 WPL 2026, January 29
Royal Challengers Bengaluru 147 for 2 (Harris 75, Mandhana 54*, Sobhana 1-24) beat UP Warriorz 143 for 8 (Deepti 55, Lanning 41, de Klerk 4-22, Harris 2-22) by eight wickets
Match Highlights & Key Moments
The 108-run stand between Smriti Mandhana and Harris for the first wicket put the Warriorz out of the game. The two took 54 balls to add over 100 runs for the 2024 champions. Mandhana remained unbeaten on 54 runs off 27 balls, packed with 8 fours and 2 sixes.
Player of the Match
Grace Harris was named the Player of the Match for scoring a fifty-plus score and taking two wickets.
What This Result Means for the WPL 2026
RCB have qualified for the final of the WPL 2026 with 12 points from 8 matches, while UPW are out of the playoff race. They have four points from 7 contests.
FAQs – RCB W vs UPW W Match 18 WPL 2026
Q1: Who won yesterday’s RCB vs UP match?
A1: RCB defeated UPW by 8 wickets.
Q2: Who was the Player of the Match?
A2: Grace Harris was adjudged the Player of the Match.
Q3: What was the final score of yesterday’s match?
A3: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs UP Warriorz
Royal Challengers Bengaluru 147 for 2 (Harris 75, Mandhana 54*, Sobhana 1-24)
UP Warriorz 143 for 8 (Deepti 55, Lanning 41, de Klerk 4-22, Harris 2-22)