WPL 2024 BAN-W vs UP-W: Match 2 Fantasy Predictions, Tips, Teams, Pitch Report & Top Picks
BAN-W vs UP-W, WPL 2024: Fantasy Tips for the 2nd Match (Source: x.com)
The action of the second edition of the Women's Premier League shifts to the second match. It is time for Royal Challengers Bangalore (BAN-W) to take on UP Warriorz (UP-W). This match will be played at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on the 24th of February at 7:30 PM IST.
Ahead of the game, here is a look at the top player picks, pitch report, fantasy tips, predictions and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.
BAN-W vs UP-W Head-to-head Stats
Royal Challenger Bangalore and the UP Warriorz have played a couple of matches against each other in the first edition of the WPL. The face-off is pretty balance so far with both teams winning a game each.
| Matches | Royal Challengers Bangalore Won | UP Warrirorz Won | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
BAN-W vs UP-W Pitch Report
The pitch at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium will favour the batters. They will enjoy the bounce on the wicket and will get full value for their shots. The spinners might be a surprise package, especially for those who can use their variations and change in flight with guile.
M Chinnaswamy Stadium Ground Stats (Domestic T20 Records)
Matches: 165
Matches won batting first: 69
Matches won batting second: 84
Tied Matches: 2
Average first innings total: 166
Fantasy Value from Pitch Report
- Given the dimensions of the ground, batters from the team chasing will be the more prized picks.
- Spinners could be the more impactful players, especially in the middle overs.
- Going for a more batting-heavy combination could be a risk-worthy approach.
BAN-W vs UP-W Fantasy Cricket Tips
RCB Heavy Fantasy XI
- Sophie Devine enjoys taking on the bowlers from the beginning of her innings. She would enjoy the M Chinnaswamy Stadium's surface and look to play shots through the line. The Kiwi veteran will be a significant pick for the game.
- A lot of how Bangalore performs will depend on Georgia Wareham. She has loads of experience and likes to deceive the batters with her change in pace and length.
Deepti Sharma and Danni Wyatt will be the mainstays of the UP-Warriroz Team (Source: x.com)
UP-W Heavy Fantasy XI
- The skipper, Alyssa Healy, will be influential in the batting effort of the UP Warriorz. She is an aggressive batter and will definitely enjoy the Chinnaswamy wicket.
- The Warriorz have three very experienced and quality spinners in Deepti Sharma, Sophie Ecclestone, and Rajeshwari Gayakwad. If you are backing the UP-based franchise, keep these players in your fantasy XI.
BAN-W vs UP-W Winner Predictions
It is expected that a high-scoring clash will entertain the spectators. Both the teams have a well-balanced batting line-up, but the bowling line-up of UP seems more well-rounded. If the Warriorz play to their full potential, they will emerge as the winners in the game.
Smriti Mandhana's batting form will be crucial for the RCB Women in WPL 2024 (Source: x.com)
BAN-W vs UP-W Top Player Picks
Sophie Devine (BAN-W)
The Kiwi opener is an aggressive batter. She will enjoy batting on a flat wicket and on a ground like M Chinnaswamy, where the dimensions favour the batter.
Georgia Wareham (BAN-W)
The Aussie spinner is a master of her craft. She deceives the batter with her varying line and length, and that would be very useful on a wicket like that of M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
Alyssa Healy (UP-W)
The UP skipper enjoys taking on the bowlers from the beginning of her innings. At Bangalore, Alyssa Healy can play shots on the up and down the line. So, Healy would enjoy the conditions and will be a vital choice for the game.
Sophie Ecclestone (UP-W)
The English spinner is a great bowler in this format. Sophie Ecclestone has ways to keep the batters quiet and pick up wickets. For the first game of UP, Ecclestone should be a must-pick.
BAN-W vs UP-W Differential Picks
Shreyanka Patil (BAN-W)
Shreyanka Patil could turn out to be an impactful choice. She is a powerful lower-order batter and is also an efficient spinner. With Patil, you can pick up points in both innings.
Shweta Sehrawat (UP-W)
The young Indian batter turned to the find of the tournament in the first Women's U-19 World Cup. Sehrawat failed to deliver in the first edition, but she has the talent to sustain herself on the big stage, and this season might turn out to be her breakthrough season.
BAN-W vs UP-W Fantasy Expert Advice
The wicket at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium is expected to be in favour of the batter. So, batters and all-rounders might be the better options for the game. However, given the team chemistries a 1-3-3-4 or a 2-2-4-3 combination could be ideal for the game.
BAN-W vs UP-W Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues
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Wicketkeeper: Alyssa Healy
Batters: Smriti Mandhana, Danielle Nicole Wyatt, Shweta Sehrawat
All-rounders: Ellyse Perry, Sophie Devine, Tahlia McGrath
Bowlers: Georgia Wareham, Kate Cross, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Sophie Ecclestone
Captain: Alyssa Healy
Vice-captain: Ellyse Perry
Royal Challengers Bangalore: 5 Players; UP Warriorz: 6 Players
BAN-W vs UP-W Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues
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Wicketkeepers: Richa Ghosh, Alyssa Healy
Batters: Smriti Mandhana, Grace Harris
All-rounders: Ellyse Perry, Sophie Devine, Deepti Sharma, Tahlia McGrath
Bowlers: Georgia Wareham, Shreyanka Patil, Sophie Ecclestone
Captain: Sophie Devine
Vice-captain: Tahlia McGrath
Royal Challengers Bangalore: 6 Players; UP Warriorz: 5 Players
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