Overview:
Royal Challengers Bengaluru have reached the top of the points table after two wins from as many matches.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women defeated the UP Warriorz Women by 9 wickets in their second match of the Women’s Premier League 2026. Chasing 144, Grace Harris and Smriti Mandhana went berserk from the start and reached the target in 12.1 overs. Harris scored 85 runs off 40 balls, laced with 10 fours and 5 sixes. Mandhana remained unbeaten on 47 runs off 32 balls, including 9 boundaries. Shikha Pandey took one wicket.
Earlier, UP were restricted to 143/5 in the allotted 20 overs despite a 93-run stand between Deepti Sharma and Deandra Dottin.
Full Scorecard – UPW W vs RCB W Match 5 WPL 2026, January 12
RCB 145/1 (Grace Harris 85, Smriti Mandhana 47, Shikha Pandey 1 wicket) beat UP Warriorz 143/5 (Deepti Sharma 45, Deandra Dottin 40*, Nadine de Klerk 2 wickets) by 9 wickets.
Match Highlights & Key Moments
UP Warriorz lost 5 wickets for 50 runs, and this was the turning point of the match. Deepti posted an unbeaten 45 runs off 35 deliveries, laced with 5 fours and 1 six. Dottin accumulated 40 not out in 37 deliveries, with the help of 3 fours and 1 six. However, their contributions were not enough as Harris and Mandhana added 137 runs for the first wicket in 11.4 overs. For Bengaluru, Lauren Bell was phenomenal with the ball, conceding 14 runs from her 4 overs. She claimed one wicket as well. Shreyanka Patil and Nadine de Klerk added two scalps to their bowling figures.
Player of the Match
Grace Harris was named the Player of the Match for scoring 85 runs.
What This Result Means for the WPL 2026
Royal Challengers Bengaluru have reached the top of the points table after two wins from as many matches.
FAQs – UPW W vs RCB W 1st Match WPL 2026
Q1: Who won yesterday’s vs UPW RCB match?
A1: RCB defeated UPW by 9 wickets.
Q2: Who was the Player of the Match?
A2: Grace Harris was adjudged the Player of the Match for her knock of 85 runs.
Q3: What was the final score of yesterday’s match?
A3: UP Warriorz vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru
RCB 145/1 (Grace Harris 85, Smriti Mandhana 47*, Shikha Pandey 1 wicket)
UP Warriorz 143/5 (Deepti Sharma 45, Deandra Dottin 40, Nadine de Klerk 2 wickets)