Ellyse Perry and Chinelle Henry (Source: @wplt20/X.com)
It's a quick turnaround in the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025, where the Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women (RCB-W) are going to be up against UP Warriorz Women (UPW-W) in the 9th match to be played at the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. This exciting encounter will be played on Monday, February 24th, 2025, from 7:30 PM IST.
As for the standings, the hosts RCB are at the top of the table with two wins from three matches, having four points while maintaining an NRR of +0.835. They are coming off a loss against Mumbai Indians Women and will be looking to turn their fortune around in this encounter.
On the other hand, the UP Warriorz Women are in the fourth position on the table with one win from three matches, as they currently have two points on the table with an NRR of +0.233. Unlike RCB, they are coming off a win against Delhi Capitals Women by 33 runs and will be looking to continue their momentum going ahead in this tournament.
RCB-W vs UPW-W Predicted Score Today
Predicted first-inning score: 180-190
Predicted second-inning score: 185-195
Who Will Win Today's RCB-W vs UPW-W Match
Case 1: If Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women bats first
If Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women bat first, they can put up a massive total on the board, as they have been doing so far in the tournament. Something around 170 to 180 can be easily scored by the Bengaluru-based side, considering if Smriti Mandhana bats to her potential. Danni Wyatt-Hodge is a great exponent and can play good shots to support her partner at the top.
The significant point for RCB is the form of Ellyse Perry, as she has been doing exceptionally well in the tournament, which means RCB can easily get past any total if Perry stays at the crease for long enough. Her ability to take on any opposition comes in handy, as she is a genuine power striker.
Whereas Richa Ghosh can come in and slam boundaries right from the word go, something which can be really handy for her side. With around 170 on the board, RCB will be favourites to boss this encounter as they have a decent bowling attack consisting of Renuka Thakur, Georgia Wareham, and Kim Garth, who can put a stranglehold on the opposition batters and restrict them to a total of somewhere around 150.
Case 2: If UP Warriorz Women bats first
If UP Warriorz Women get to bat first, they might find it challenging to get off to a good start, considering their batters have not been in great form so far. Deepti Sharma is struggling with the bat, which means she really has to be at her best to get back in her great touch.
Talia McGrath will need to take the responsibility for her side this time around. Overall, the batting has been struggling except for Chinelle Henry, who was the star performer for them in their first win this season. With Henry, UP can get past the 150-run mark, but that will not be enough for them to win the game.
If Henry gets somewhere around 70+ on the board, UP Warriorz can easily score 165 to 170, which could prove crucial for them. But, as for their bowling, Grace Harris took a hat-trick in the previous game, meaning she is among the top performers with the ball, as well as Kranti Goud. Overall, if they put up 180 on the board, a win for them is likely.
RCB-W vs UPW-W Head-to-Head Record in T20s
| Criterion | Data |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 4 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women Won | 3 |
| UP Warriorz Women Won | 1 |
| No Result | 0 |
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru Pitch Report
The pitch at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is a highly supportive batting surface where high scores can be easily chased. The team batting first generally gets a good, decent pitch to bat on, but under lights, it becomes even more friendly to the batters, considering dew makes it difficult for bowlers to grip the ball.
Also, short boundaries do not help, as bowlers often find it intimidating at this particular venue. Score above 170 can be scored here, which could still end in favour of the side batting second. Therefore, the team winning the toss will likely bowl first at this venue.
Players To Watch Out For In RCB-W vs UPW-W
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women
- RCB's Australian superstar, Ellyse Perry, has been sensational in WPL 2025, as she has always been. The all-rounder, who has played three games in the tournament, has scored 145 runs at an outstanding average of 72.50 while striking at an unbelievable 161.11. In the last game against MI Women, she took the responsibility to score 81 runs, leading her side to a decent total on the board.
- RCB's another Aussie import, Georgia Wareham, has been marvellous with the ball. In the previous two games, she has picked three wickets each against Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians. Overall, in this WPL, she has seven wickets at an economy of 8.72 while averaging just 13.71. Her leg break is proving to be effective so far, with batters finding it difficult to play big shots against her.
- RCB Skipper Smriti Mandhana is a vital cog for her side throughout three seasons. The trophy-winning skipper in the 2024 edition has played one decent knock so far in three innings, but expect her to be back in form for this encounter. So far, in three games, Smriti has scored 116 runs at an average of 38.66 while striking at a magnificent 173.13.
UP Warriorz Women
- The UP Warriors side have been blessed after the signing of Chinelle Henry as a replacement for Alyssa Healy. Henry, who has featured in these two games so far, has made a significant impact with the bat for her side. In two matches, she has scores of 33* and 62, with the latter one coming off just 23 deliveries with eight sixes to her name, helping her side achieve their first win of the season.
- Coming fresh off a hat-trick against the DC Women, Grace Harris is doing great for UP Warriorz. The all-rounder, who is also capable of hitting big shots, is yet to come good with the bat. However, with the ball, she was magnificent in the previous encounter, taking figures of 4/15, helping her side to victory.
- Although she has been kept quiet so far, Deepti Sharma is a valuable asset as the skipper of the UP Warriorz side. In this season so far, she has not been at her best, but expect her to perform and attain her form back in the coming matches. Overall, in her 20 WPL matches played, she has 444 runs while taking 21 wickets in three seasons.
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