UP-W vs BLR-W Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Pitch – WPL 2025, Match 18

Chinelle Henry and Ellyse Perry [Source: @RCBianoffical/X.com]

The UP Warriorz Women are ready to take on RCB Women for the 18th match of WPL 2025. This match will be played at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, India on 8th March at 7:30 PM IST.

Ahead of the game, here is a look at the Dream11 predictions, the fantasy cricket tips, the top player picks, the pitch report and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.

Hot Picks for UP-W vs BLR-W Dream11 Team Today

UP Warriorz

Grace Harris

• WPL 2025 Form: 124 runs and 8 wickets in 7 matches
• Grace Harris' all-round capabilities and recent form make her a key player against RCB Women. Her ability to accelerate with the bat and provide crucial breakthroughs with the ball can significantly impact the match.

Chinelle Henry

• WPL 2025 Form: 144 runs and 4 wickets in 6 matches
• Chinelle Henry is a firepower with the bat which also highlights her utility as a reliable all-rounder. Her middle-order batting and knack for breaking partnerships will be essential to counter RCB Women's attack.

Sophie Ecclestone

• WPL 2025 Form: 6 wickets in 7 matches
• Sophie Ecclestone's spin prowess will be vital against RCB Women’s aggressive batters. Her accuracy and control can help in restricting runs and building pressure during the middle overs. She can also come in handy with the bat in the lower order.

Royal Challengers Bangalore

Ellyse Perry

• WPL 2025 Form: 295 Runs in 6 Matches
• Ellyse Perry's consistent form and ability to anchor the innings make her a crucial asset against UP Warriorz. Her experience and power-hitting in the middle order can shift momentum swiftly.

Georgia Wareham

• WPL 2025 Form: 9 Wickets in 6 Matches
• Georgia Wareham's 9 wickets in 6 matches highlight her effectiveness as a strike bowler. Her knack for breaking partnerships will be vital in containing the UP Warriorz' batting line-up.

Danielle Nicole Wyatt-Hodge

• WPL 2025 Form: 137 runs in 6 matches
•  Despite a modest tally of 137 runs, Danielle Wyatt's aggressive approach at the top can provide the early impetus needed. Her ability to exploit powerplay overs could put pressure on UP Warriorz' bowlers.

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UP-W vs BLR-W Match 18 Weather And Pitch Today

Weather - The evening conditions for the cricket match are expected to be hazy with a temperature of 20°C, The absence of cloud cover and zero probability of precipitation will offer uninterrupted play, but reduced visibility of 7 km might pose a slight concern under the lights.

Pitch - The pitch at the Ekana Cricket Stadium usually suits spinners, providing a slow and low surface that gives them plenty of turn and support. Batters might find it tricky to play their shots smoothly on this kind of track. The pitch so far has been balanced with both batters and bowlers getting help from the track. With modest totals in the last two games, the pitch is slightly conducive to batters.

Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow - Record Of Chasing Teams

In the two matches that have been played here in WPL 2025, one has been won by the team batting first, while the other by the team chasing. While one match had a score of 186 batting first, it can be understood that the toss-winning captain might like to bat first and post competitive totals.

UP-W vs BLR-W Match 18 Captain And Vice-captain Picks

UP-W vs BLR-W Match 18 Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

UP-W vs BLR-W, WPL 2025: Dream11 Team 1 [Source: @Dream11 App]

Wicketkeeper: Richa Ghosh
Batters: Danielle Nicole Wyatt-Hodge, Smriti Mandhana
All-rounders: Grace Harris, Deepti Sharma, Ellyse Perry, Georgia Wareham, Chinelle Henry
Bowlers: Sophie Ecclestone, Kim Garth, Renuka Singh Thakur

Captain: Ellyse Perry
Vice-captain: Chinelle Henry

UP-W vs BLR-W Match 18 Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/ Grand Leagues

UP-W vs BLR-W, WPL 2025: Dream11 Team 2 [Source: @Dream11 App]

Wicketkeepers: Richa Ghosh
Batters: Danielle Nicole Wyatt-Hodge, Smriti Mandhana, Georgia Voll
All-rounders: Grace Harris, Deepti Sharma, Ellyse Perry, Georgia Wareham, Chinelle Henry
Bowlers: Sophie Ecclestone, Renuka Singh Thakur

Captain: Ellyse Perry
Vice-captain: Sophie Ecclestone

UP-W vs BLR-W Match 18 Expert Advice

Both bowlers and batters get good aid from the track and the balance pitch generally asks for an all-rounder-heavy squad for fantasy teams.

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