UPW W vs RCB W WPL 2026: UP Warriorz will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru on January 29 at Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara in the WPL 2026. The match is important for both teams for different reasons. RCB are still in a strong position but have lost their last two matches after winning their first five games of the season.
In the reverse fixture earlier this season, RCB dominated UPW and won by nine wickets in Navi Mumbai. In the current standings, UP Warriorz are fifth with 4 points from six matches, having won two and lost four, with a net run rate of -0.769. Royal Challengers Bengaluru are first with 10 points from seven matches, with five wins and two losses, and a net run rate of +0.947.
In WPL head-to-head meetings, the two teams have played seven matches. RCB have won four and UP Warriorz have won three. One of UPW’s wins in 2025 came through a Super Over. At Kotambi Stadium, the two teams have not faced each other yet. UP Warriorz have played three matches at this venue and lost all three, while RCB have played five matches here, winning three and losing two.
UPW W vs RCB W Women’s Premier League 2026: What to expect?
RCB Women vs UP Warriorz Women in WPL 2026 comes at a time when the race for the last two knockout spots is very tight. RCB had already qualified around 10 days ago, but the other four teams are still moving up and down the table without any side putting together a long winning run. No team has stayed at the bottom for long, which has kept the league wide open.
RCB can still qualify directly for the final with a win in this match. If they lose, their chances will depend on the Gujarat Giants vs Mumbai Indians match on January 30. If Gujarat Giants win that game, they will reach 10 points, and net run rate will decide who finishes on top and goes straight to the final.
For UP Warriorz, the situation is more difficult. Both of their remaining matches are must-win games to stay in the playoff race. With two wins, they can reach a maximum of eight points, but net run rate will play a big role, so winning by large margins is important. Even with one win, they can still be in contention with six points, but they would then need results from other matches, especially GG vs MI, to go their way.
UPW W vs RCB W Women’s Premier League 2026: Predicted Playing 11
Here is the predicted team lineup of UPW W and RCB W in the Women’s Premier League 2026:
| UPW Predicted XI | RCB Predicted XI |
| Meg Lanning (C) | Smriti Mandhana (C) |
| Kiran Navgire | Georgia Voll |
| Amy Jones | Dayalan Hemalatha |
| Harleen Deol | Grace Harris |
| Deandra Dottin | Richa Ghosh (WK) |
| Deepti Sharma | Gautami Naik |
| Shweta Sehrawat (WK) | Nadine de Klerk |
| Sophie Ecclestone | Radha Yadav |
| Asha Sobhana | Shreyanka Patil |
| Shikha Pandey | Sayali Satghare |
| Kranti Gaud | Lauren Bell |
UPW W vs RCB W 2025 Women’s Premier League 2026: Where to watch
Match 18 of WPL 2026 between Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women and UP Warriorz Women will be played on Thursday, January 29, at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara.
The toss will take place at 7:00 PM IST, and the match will start at 7:30 PM IST under lights. The match will be shown live on the Star Sports Network in India. Live streaming will be available on JioHotstar.
FAQs
Q. Where will the UPW W vs RCB W match take place?
A. The UPW W vs RCB W match will be held at Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara.
Q. What happened in the earlier UPW vs RCB match this season?
A. RCB defeated UP Warriorz by nine wickets in Navi Mumbai.
Q. What is the head-to-head record between UPW and RCB in WPL?
A. They have played seven matches. RCB have won four and UP Warriorz have won three.
Q. Can RCB qualify directly for the final with this match?
A. Yes, a win can help RCB qualify directly for the final.
Q. Can UP Warriorz still qualify with one win?
A. Yes, but they would need other match results to go in their favor.
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