WPL 2025, UP vs RCB Dream11 Prediction: WPL Dream11 team today, UP Warriorz vs Royal Challengers Bangalore playing XI & pitch report for WPL Match 18
Get ready for WPL 2025 Match 18: UP Warriorz vs Royal Challengers Bangalore on March 8, 2025 at Ekana International Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, starting at 7:30 PM IST. Find UP vs RCB Dream11 predictions, fantasy cricket tips, and expected playing XIs for both teams.

WPL 2025, UP vs RCB Dream11 Prediction: The Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 is currently going on, with its 3rd season featuring five teams. On March 18, the UP Warriorz will face off against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.
Both teams are struggling to get a playoff spot, with UP Warriorz having only two wins and RCB facing a slump after a strong start. This match is quite important for both teams as they plan to improve their standings in the league.
UP vs RCB, WPL 2025 Today's Winning Prediction (March 18, 2025)
In today's Match 18 of the WPL 2025, Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women (RCB-W) are favoured to win against UP Warriorz Women (UP-W). Despite RCB-W's recent losing streak, they have a stronger lineup, with key players like Ellyse Perry and Renuka Singh Thakur.
UP-W vs RCB-W, Match 18, WPL Prediction: As per their past performances and team strength, RCB-W has about a 60% chance of winning, while UP-W, who have struggled throughout the season, have around a 40% chance.
WPL 2025: 18th Match UP Warriorz vs Royal Challengers Bangalore Women Details
- Match: UP Warriorz (GG-W) vs Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB-W) Women
- Event: 18th Match, Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025
- Date: Saturday, March 7, 2025
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow
- Broadcasting: Live on Sports18/Star Sports Network and JioHotstar
WPL 2025: UP-W vs RCB-W Women Head-to-Head Records
Below are the head-to-head records between UP Warriorz vs Royal Challengers Bangalore Women in WPL 2025:
- Total Matches: 5
- UP Warriorz Wins: 2
- Royal Challengers Bangalore Wins: 3
- Recent Match (WPL 2025): UP Warriorz won by 4 wickets in a thrilling match at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on February 24, 2025.
- 2024 Season: RCB-W won both matches against UPW-W.
- 2023 Season: Both teams won one match each.
UP Warriorz (UP-W) Predicted XI for Today's WPL Match 18
Grace Harris, Georgia Voll, Kiran Navgire, Deepti Sharma (c), Vrinda Dinesh, Chinelle Henry, Shweta Sehrawat, Uma Chetry (w), Sophie Ecclestone, Gouher Sultana, Kranti Goud.
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB-W) Predicted XI for Today's WPL Match 18
Smriti Mandhana (c), Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Ellyse Perry, Raghvi Bist, Richa Ghosh(w), Kanika Ahuja, Georgia Wareham, Kim Garth, Sneh Rana, Renuka Singh Thakur, Ekta Bisht
Dream11 Prediction UP vs RCB for Today's match: Top picks
Smriti Mandhana, Ellyse Perry, Richa Ghosh, Deepti Sharma, Kiran Navgire, Sophie Ecclestone, Renuka Singh Thakur, and Chinelle Henry.
UP-W vs RCB-W Dream11 Prediction for Today's Game (March 8, 2025)
- Batters: Ellyse Perry (RCB-W), Shweta Sehrawat (UP-W), Smriti Mandhana (RCB-W)
- All-Rounders: Deepti Sharma (UP-W), Tahlia McGrath (UP-W), Kanika Ahuja (RCB-W)
- Bowlers: Sophie Ecclestone (UP-W), Renuka Singh (RCB-W), Kranti Goud (UP-W)
- Wicket-Keeper: Richa Ghosh (RCB-W)
- Captain: Ellyse Perry
- Vice-Captain: Sophie Ecclestone
UP vs RCB Top Dream11 Picks (Based on Recent Performance)
Below are the top picks for this exciting match between UP vs RCB, based on teams recent performances:
UP Warriorz
- Deepti Sharma
- Chinelle Henry
- Grace Harris
- Sophie Ecclestone
- Kiran Navgire
Royal Challengers Bangalore
- Smriti Mandhana
- Ellyse Perry
- Richa Ghosh
- Renuka Singh Thakur
- Kanika Ahuja
WPL Stats & Records at Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow
Below are some key statistics and records related to the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow:
Women's T20I Records at Ekana Stadium
- Total Matches: 3
- Batting 1st Won: 0
- Batting 2nd Won: 3
- Highest Total: 159/4 by South Africa Women vs India Women in 2021
- Lowest Total: 112/7 by South Africa Women vs India Women in 2021
- Highest Run-chase: 159/4 in 20 overs by South Africa Women vs India Women in 2021
- Average 1st Innings Score: 133
- Average 2nd Innings Score: 135
- Highest Individual Score: Lizelle Lee (South Africa Women) - 70 from 45 balls vs India Women in 2021
- Most Runs: Shafali Verma (India Women) - 130 runs in 3 innings
- Total Sixes: 11
- Most Sixes: Shafali Verma (India Women) - 8 sixes in 3 innings
- Total Fours: 101
- Most Fours: Shafali Verma (India Women), Lizelle Lee (South Africa Women) - 15 fours each in 3 innings
- Total Fifties: 5
- Most Fifties: Shafali Verma (India Women), Lizelle Lee (South Africa Women), Anneke Bosch (South Africa Women), Sune Luus (South Africa Women), Harleen Deol (India Women) - 1 fifty each
- Best Bowling Figures: Rajeshwari Gayakwad (India Women) - 3 for 9 vs South Africa Women in 2021
- Most Wickets: Rajeshwari Gayakwad (India Women), Shabnim Ismail (South Africa Women) - 4 wickets each
WPL 18th Match: Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow Pitch Reports
The Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow is known for its balanced pitch, offering something for both batters and bowlers. The average first-innings score at this venue in WPL games has been around 150-160. The pitch's slow nature makes it challenging for batters to score freely.
WPL 2025: 18th Match UP-W vs RCB-W Weather Report
The weather for the 18th match between UP Warriorz and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow is expected to be pleasant and clear, with no chance of rain. The evening is likely to be warm, with clear skies and minimal cloud cover. The temperature is expected to be around 30¡ãC.
WPL 2025: UP-W Team Squad
Alana King, Gouher Sultana, Saima Thakor, Chinelle Henry, Grace Harris, Shweta Sehrawat, Anjali Sarvani, Kiran Navgire, Sophie Ecclestone, Arushi Goel, Kranti Goud, Tahlia McGrath, Chamari Athapaththu, Poonam Khemnar, Uma Chetry, Deepti Sharma (c), Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Vrinda Dinesh.
WPL 2025: RCB-W Team Squad
Smriti Mandhana (c), Ellyse Perry, Georgia Wareham, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Kate Cross, Sophie Molineux, Sophie Devine, Asha Sobhana, Ekta Bisht, Kanika Ahuja, Renuka Singh, Richa Ghosh, Sabbhineni Meghana, Shreyanka Patil, Charlie Dean, Kim Garth, Heather Graham, Raghvi Bist, Jagravi Pawar, Prema Rawat.
WPL 2025 Team Ranking: Points Table
There are 5 teams competing for the WPL 2025 title: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB- W), Mumbai Indians (MI-W), UP Warriorz (UPW-W), Gujarat Giants (GG-W), and Delhi Capitals (DC-W).
Rank | Team | M | W | L | NRR | PTS |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Delhi Capitals Women (Q) | 8 | 5 | 3 | +0.396 | 10 |
2 | Gujarat Giants | 7 | 4 | 3 | +0.334 | 8 |
3 | Mumbai Indians Women | 6 | 4 | 2 | +0.268 | 8 |
4 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women | 6 | 2 | 4 | -0.244 | 4 |
5 | UP Warriorz (E) | 7 | 2 | 5 | -0.785 | 4 |
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