WPL 2024 BAN-W vs UP-W: 2nd Match Top Captain, Vice-captain Picks & Player Stats

image-lszj7418Sophie Devine and Smriti Mandhana will be the mainstays of the RCB batting (Source: x.com)

Royal Challengers Bangalore women (BAN-W) will be against the UP Warriorz women (UP-W) in the second game of the Women's Premier League 2024. The match will be played at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on 24th February & the match timing is 7:30 PM IST. 

Royal Challengers Bangalore women have a star studded line-up with the likes Smriti Mandhana, Sophie Devine, Ellyse Perry, Georgia Wareham and others. They had a disappointing campaign in the inaugural edition and will be itching to do well this time. 

The likes of Alyssa Healy, Tahlia McGrath, Grace Harris, Deepti Sharma, Sophie Ecclestone & Danielle Wyatt are the key player for the UP Warriorz. They look very balanced as a team and will be eyeing a win to kickstart their campaign. 


BAN-W vs UP-W Important Players

  • Ellyse Perry
  • Sophie Devine
  • Alyssa Healy
  • Deepti Sharma
  • Sophie Ecclestone

BAN-W vs UP-W Toss Factor

The pitch at the Chinnawasmy Stadium in arguably the best one for batting in the country. It might hold a bit for the spinners in the first innings but it will get better for batting as the game progresses. Teams are expected to chase if they win the toss. 

Scenario: If Royal Challengers Bangalore Women win the toss

Ellyse Perry, Sophie Devine, Alyssa Healy, Grace Harris& Tahlia McGrath will be the top picks in this case as RCB women are expected to bowl first. Perry and Devine are expected to bowl in the death overs meanwhile Healy & McGrath are the key batters for the Warriorz. Danielle Wyatt will be a must pick too. Kiran Navgire will be an excellent differential pick.

Scenario: If UP Warriorz Women win the toss

UP Warriorz women will also look to bowl first if they win the toss. Deepti Sharma and Sophie Ecclestone will be top picks in this case as both of them will bowl in the death overs and are capable with the bat as well. Tahlia McGrath and Grace Harris will be top picks too alongside the all-rounders from RCB women.


BAN-W vs UP-W: Top Captain & Vice-Captain Picks

If Royal Challengers Bangalore Women win the toss

image-lszjgntnEllyse Perry will be an important player for RCB (Source: x.com)

Ellyse Perry (BAN-W) - Ellyse Perry is expected to bowl 3-4 overs and bat at number three. She will be a top C/VC option as she's one of the best all-rounders in women's cricket and a proven match-winner with both bat and ball.

Sophie Devine (BAN-W) - Sophie Devine will open the innings and we're not sure how many overs she'll bowl. She may bowl her full quota or at max one over. But she's likely to bowl atleast two overs and there is lot of value at the Chinnaswamy Stadium with Sophie Devine.


image-lszjk1uuAlyssa Healy and Deepti Sharma will be the mainstays for UP Warriorz (Source: x.com)

If UP Warriorz Women win the toss

Deepti Sharma - Deepti Sharma is expected bowl in the death overs and she will contribute with the bat as well. She is a genuine wicket-taker and can fetch plenty of points while bowling first. 

Sophie Ecclestone - Sophie Ecclestone is an excellent C/VC option for this game if UP opts to bowl first. She's the go to bowler for her team and can pick up wickets in clusters on her day. Ecclestone can be the game changer captain choice for this match.


BAN-W vs UP-W: High Risk, High Reward

KP Navgire (UP-W) - Kiran Navgire will bat in the middle order for UP women and she likes to bat aggressively. She can score big on her day and is capable of winning games on her own. Navgire will be our high risk, high reward pick for this game.