RCB vs UP Warriorz Stats Preview- Match 5, WPL 2026

Kaushik Kashyap

RCB-W vs UP-W Stats Preview - Match 5, WPL 2026. [Source - @wplt20/x]RCB-W vs UP-W Stats Preview - Match 5, WPL 2026. [Source - @wplt20/x]

RCB Women will be up against UP Warriorz Women in Match 5 of the ongoing WPL 2026 on Monday, January 12th. The enthralling contest will be played at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai and is scheduled to get underway at 7:30 PM IST.

RCB vs UP Warriorz Match 5 Stats Preview, WPL 2026

RCB Women

RCB Women began their campaign with a thrilling win, driven by an outstanding all-round show from Nadine de Klerk, who pulled off a stunning heist in the chase. The bowling unit did its job well, but the batting looked a bit short. RCB will aim to iron out those flaws and make it two wins in two games to start the season.

UP Warriorz Women

UP Warriorz Women suffered a defeat in their opening game after an off day with the ball, with only Sophie Ecclestone showing control. The batting unit impressed despite falling short, led by a brilliant Phoebe Litchfield innings. The Warriorz will aim to regroup quickly and secure their first win.

Top run scorers in RCB vs UP Warriorz 

We are considering only the players from the current squad.

Richa Ghosh - 192 runs

Richa Ghosh has 192 runs in RCB Women vs UP Warriorz Women fixtures, striking at 61.34, including two half-centuries.

Grace Harris - 136 runs

Grace Harris has scored 136 runs in RCB Women vs UP Warriorz Women fixtures, striking at 147.82 during her days in UP Warriorz.

Kiran Navgire - 111 runs

Kiran Navgire has scored 111 runs in RCB Women vs UP Warriorz Women fixtures, striking at 163.23.

Top wicket-takers in RCB vs UP Warriorz T20s

We are considering only the players from the current squad.

Deepti Sharma - 11 wickets

Deepti Sharma has taken 11 wickets in Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women vs UP Warriorz Women fixtures, averaging 17.9 in the WPL.

Sophie Ecclestone - 10 wickets

Sophie Ecclestone has taken 10 wickets in RCB Women vs UP Warriorz Women fixtures, averaging 13.5 across six appearances.

Asha Sobhana - 9 wickets

Asha Sobhana has taken 9 wickets in RCB Women vs UP Warriorz Women fixtures, averaging an incredible 8.66 with an 8 strike rate across three games.

RCB-W vs UP-W key stats

RCB-W key records

  • RCB Women have won 2 of their three WPL matches at DY Patil Stadium.
  • RCB Women have won the only game played against UP Warriorz in DY Patil Stadium.
  • Grace Harris loves batting at DY Patil Stadium in WPL - 183 runs, 45.75 average and 166.36 SR.
  • Nadine de Klerk has 274 runs at 137 strike-rate in T20s since 2025.
  • Smriti Mandhana has struggled against UP Warriorz so far in WPL - 107 runs, 17.83 average and 128.91 SR.
  • Lauren Bell has the best bowling average for a pacer in Women's T20s since 2025 - 37 wickets at 14.35 average.

UP-W key records

  • UP Warriorz have won only 2 of their 6 games at DY Patil Stadium.
  • Meg Lanning second highest run-scorer in WPL matches at DY Patil Stadium - 211 runs, 52.75 average.
  • Shikha Pandey against RCB in WPL - 10 wickets, 18.1 average and 16.8 SR.
  • Sophie Ecclestone has second most wickets at DY Patil Stadium in WPL - 11 wickets, 15.63 average and 13 strike-rate.
  • Phoebe Litchfield has been one of the most dangerous T20 batters in the world since 2025 - 846 runs, 149.46 strike-rate.

RCB vs UP Warriorz key records which could be broken in Match 5, WPL 2026

  • Meg Lanning is 18 runs away from completing 1000 WPL runs.
  • Harleen Deol is 18 runs away from 500 WPL runs.
  • Harleen Deol is also 48 runs away from 1000 T20 runs.
  • Meg Lanning is 3 sixes away from 150 T20 sixes.