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UPW Vs RCB Statistical Preview: Key Stats, Records And History Ahead Of 18th Women's Premier League Match

Kaushik Kashyap

UP Warriorz will take on RCB. [Source - WPL/x.com]UP Warriorz will take on RCB. [Source - WPL/x.com]

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On Saturday, UP Warriorz will lock horns with Royal Challengers Bengaluru in match 18 of the ongoing Women's Premier League (WPL). The much anticipated encounter will be played at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.

UP Warriorz are sitting at the bottom of the table, having won only two of their seven league matches and are almost out of the playoffs race.

On the other hand, fourth placed RCB, who are coming on the back of four consecutive losses, will be eager to get back to winning ways and keep themselves alive in the competition.

UPW-W Vs RCB-W: Historical Overview In WPL

Since the inaugural season of WPL in 2023, UP Warriorz and Royal Challengers Bengaluru have come up against each in a total of five times, where RCB has secured three victories, while the Warriorz has won twice, including a super-over win earlier this season.

UP Warriorz and Royal Challengers Bengaluru Playing XIs In Last Match

UP Warriorz’s playing XI in last match

Grace Harris, Georgia Voll, Kiran Navgire, Deepti Sharma (C), Vrinda Dinesh, Shweta Sehrawat, Chinelle Henry, Uma Chetry (WK), Sophie Ecclestone, G Sultana and Kranti Goud.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s playing XI in last match

Smriti Mandhana (C), Dani Wyatt-Hodge, Ellyse Perry, Raghvi Bist, Richa Ghosh (WK), Kanika Ahuja, Georgia Wareham, Kim Garth, Sneh Rana, Renuka Singh Thakur and Ekta Bisht.

Top Run-Scorers in UP-W Vs RCB-W Previous Match

Ellyse Perry - 90* runs

The legendary Ellyse Perry has been one of the consistent performers for RCB against UP Warriorz. Perry continued her good record against the UP based franchise as she scored an unbeaten 90 off 56 balls when these two sides met last time earlier this season.

Dani Wyatt-Hodge -  57 runs

Dani Wyatt-Hodge is known for her formidable batting at the top of the order. She really enjoyed her time in the last match against UPW as she scored 57 off 41 balls against them in Bengaluru.

Sophie Ecclestone - 33 runs

Sophie Ecclestone was the star for UP Warriorz in their last outing against RCB. The English all-rounder played a fantastic cameo of 33 off 19 and helped her side to tie the game which eventually they won in the super-over.

Top Wicket-Takers In UP-W Vs RCB-W Previous Match

Sneh Rana - 3 wickets

Sneh Rana has been a quiet an addition to RCB's bowling attack. The right-arm off spinner was the highest wicket-taker in RCB's last game against UP as she marked her arrival by taking 3 for 27 in Bengaluru.

Renuka Singh Thakur - 2 wickets

Renuka Singh Thakur is having the best season of her career. She has 10 wickets in the tournament so far, including two against Deepti Sharma and co. in their last encounter at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.

Kim Garth - 2 wickets

Kim Garth has been a lethal weapon for captain Smriti Mandhana in breaking partnership during the middle overs. She also had a good outing against UP Warriorz earlier this season, taking two wickets in her four overs. 

UP-W Vs RCB-W Key Stats

UP Warriorz's Key Records

  • Chinelle Henry has been the only positive light in UP’s poor season with the bat in WPL 2025 - 144 runs at a strike-rate of 211.76.
  • Grace Harris has been UP’s best bowler in WPL 2025 so far - 8 wickets, 14.25 average and 10.88 strike-rate.
  • UP Warriorz has been the worst team with the ball inside the powerplay this season - 7 matches, 7 wickets, 43.14 average and 36 strike-rate.
  • In addition, UP Warriorz is the only team in this year's WPL which is average below 20 with the bat as a team - 63 dismissals (highest), 15.84 average and 121.36 strike-rate.
  • UP Warriorz against spinners in WPL 2025 - 17 dismissals (highest), 13.76 average (worst).

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Key Records

  • RCB has been the least bothered team against spinners this season in WPL - 370 runs, 30.83 average and 137.04 strike-rate.
  • Moreover, their batting numbers against spin becomes even better during the middle overs - 214 runs, 1 dismissals and 142.67 strike-rate.
  • Ellyse Perry is the second highest run-scorer in WPL this season - 295 runs at an average of 98.33, 149.75 strike-rate, including 4 50s.
  • Perry is also the overall top run-scorer for RCB against UP Warriorz, scoring 218 runs at an average of 54.5 across five matches till date.
  • Smriti Mandhana in T20Is at Ekana Cricket Stadium - 33 average, 143.48 strike-rate.
  • Renuka Singh Thakur is currently the joint highest wicket-taker of the tournament - 6 matches, 10 wickets, 17.10 average and 14.40 strike-rate.

Records Which Could Be Broken In ULW-W Vs RCB-W

  • Ellyse Perry is just five runs away from becoming the first player to complete 900 runs in WPL.
  • Georgia Wareham (17) need three more wickets to surpass Shreyanka Patil’s (19) tally and become RCB’s all time highest wicket-taker.
  • If Renuka Singh Thakur (10) takes a 4-fer in this match, she will become the highest ever wicket-taker for RCB in a single season.

Conclusion

With their last encounter finishing in a thrilling super over, UP Warriorz vs RCB promises to be another mouthwatering clash. Deepti Sharma and co. will be looking to continue their winning form over RCB, while the visitors aim a turnaround to keep their playoffs hopes alive.