RCB-W vs UPW-W Match Prediction : 18th Match, Womens Premier League, 2026
Royal Challengers Bangalore Women To Win, 1.66
RCB Women have a superior bowling attack than can take advantage of the UP Warriorz frail top order
Poor opening partnerships and an unreliable middle order make the UP Warriorz difficult to back
Experience and depth give RCB Women the clear edge in our opinion
RCB-W vs UPW-W Betting Tips
Kiran Navgire to score Under 12.5 runs
Kiran Navgire has struggled badly for form this season. She averages under three runs per innings across six outings and is yet to cross the 12-run mark even once. With her confidence visibly low and facing a disciplined RCB bowling attack, the under remains a strong and logical betting option.
Royal Challengers Bangalore W total runs before fall of 1st wicket Under 23.5
The opening combination of Grace Harris and Smriti Mandhana has failed to fire consistently in recent matches. The pair has crossed the 23-run mark only once in their last four games, often exposing the middle order early. Given their recent struggles, backing a low opening stand once again offers solid value.
Team form (Last 5 matches)
Royal Challengers Bangalore Women
UP Warriorz Women
The UP Warriorz face a must-win situation as they take on Royal Challengers Bangalore in match 18 of the Women’s Premier League. The contest will be played on Thursday at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara, where pressure situations have often favoured the more settled side.
While RCB enter the match after two consecutive losses, they remain one of the most balanced teams in the competition. With far more riding on this match for the Warriorz, the pressure could once again work against them.
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Royal Challengers Bangalore Women vs UP Warriorz Women Head-to-Head Record
In the seven matches played between the two sides so far, Royal Challengers Bangalore have won four, while UP Warriorz have claimed three victories.
Royal Challengers Bangalore Women vs UP Warriorz Women Live-streaming and Broadcast
India
• TV: Star Sports Network
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Australia
• TV: FOX Cricket / Fox Sports
• Streaming: Kayo Sports
USA & Canada
• TV/Streaming: Willow TV (often via Sling)
United Kingdom
• TV: Sky Sports Cricket
South Africa
• TV: SuperSport
New Zealand
• TV: Sky Sports (NZ)
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RCB-W vs UPW-W Team Previews
Royal Challengers Bangalore Women
Royal Challengers Bangalore have already secured a playoff spot but will be keen to address concerns after suffering back-to-back defeats. Despite the recent dip in form, RCB continue to boast one of the strongest bowling attacks in the league, which gives them an edge in high-pressure matches.
Smriti Mandhana remains the team’s leading run-scorer and will look to provide a solid start alongside Grace Harris, whose inconsistent form has placed additional strain on the middle order. Georgia Voll, Gautami Naik, and Radha Yadav have shown flashes of promise but lack consistency.
Richa Ghosh’s superb half-century against Mumbai, albeit in a losing cause, will be a major confidence boost. RCB’s bowling has been their standout strength, with Nadine de Klerk and Lauren Bell picking up 11 wickets each. Shreyanka Patil and Radha Yadav continue to control the middle overs effectively.
Royal Challengers Bangalore Women Expected Playing 11
Grace Harris, Smriti Mandhana (C), Georgia Voll, Gautami Naik, Richa Ghosh (WK), Radha Yadav, Nadine de Klerk, Arundhati Reddy, Shreyanka Patil, Sayali Satghare, Lauren Bell
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UP Warriorz Women
UP Warriorz have endured a difficult campaign, managing just two wins from six matches and currently sitting at the bottom of the points table. A loss here would all but end their playoff hopes, adding further pressure to an already struggling lineup.
Much was expected from Meg Lanning at the top of the order, but while she has shown some stability, she has not consistently dominated attacks. She continues to open with Kiran Navgire, who is enduring a torrid run with the bat. This has placed heavy responsibility on Phoebe Litchfield, the team’s leading run-scorer.
The middle order, featuring Harleen Deol, Deepti Sharma, and Chloe Tryon, has failed to deliver meaningful contributions. The bowling unit has also underperformed, with both Sophie Ecclestone and Deepti Sharma conceding over eight runs per over, while Kranti Gaud and Shikha Pandey have managed just eight wickets between them.
UP Warriorz Women Expected Playing 11
Meg Lanning (C), Kiran Navgire, Harleen Deol, Phoebe Litchfield, Shweta Sehrawat, Deepti Sharma, Chloe Tryon, Sophie Ecclestone, Kranti Gaud, Asha Sobhana, Shikha Pandey
RCB-W vs UPW-W Toss Prediction
In each of the last five matches at this venue, the team winning the toss has opted to bowl first. We expect the captain winning the toss to field once again.
Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The surface at Kotambi Stadium is expected to offer a balanced contest. There is decent pace early on, allowing batters to play their shots once settled, but the pitch tends to slow down as the game progresses. Uneven bounce makes cross-batted shots risky, and anything above 180 will be challenging to chase.
Cloudy conditions are forecast, with no rain expected, though dew is likely to play a role later in the evening.
RCB-W vs UPW-W: Who Will Win?
Despite recent losses, Royal Challengers Bangalore remain the stronger and more complete side. Their superior bowling depth and experience in pressure situations give them the edge, although UP Warriorz’ desperation could make this a closely fought contest.
Bet on Royal Challengers Bangalore Women to win.
