RCB vs UP Warriorz: WPL 2026 Live Score Update

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will look to build on a thrilling opening-night victory as they face UP Warriorz on Monday at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.

RCB’s Spectacular Victory

In their last match, RCB edged out the defending champions, Mumbai Indians, with a nail-biting last-ball victory. Nadine de Klerk stole the show with her impressive finishing skills, remarkably hitting 6, 4, 6, and 4 to chase down 18 runs in just four deliveries.

Areas for Improvement: RCB’s Batting Line-Up

Despite their triumph, RCB will need to address some vulnerabilities in their batting order. The team felt the absence of Ellyse Perry, along with the delayed return of Pooja Vastrakar, which exposed weaknesses in the middle order. The new opening partnership of Grace Harris and Smriti Mandhana did provide stability; however, they will need reinforcement as the tournament progresses.

UP Warriorz: Seeking First Points

On the flip side, UP Warriorz are eager to secure their first points after a narrow 10-run defeat to Gujarat Giants. The Warriorz showcased determination during their chase of a record 208 runs, largely fueled by an explosive 78 from Phoebe Litchfield. However, their bowling lineup, apart from Sophie Ecclestone’s impressive 2/32, struggled to contain the runs, conceding over nine runs per over on average.

Head-to-Head Statistics and Match Insights

Both teams come into this match with a balanced rivalry, tied at 3-3 in their head-to-head record. Conditions at the DY Patil Stadium are expected to favor high-scoring action. RCB may consider adjusting their lineup to shore up their batting, while UP Warriorz are likely to stick with the same XI that competed hard in their last outing.

Exciting Contest Awaits Fans

Fans can look forward to a fast-paced contest as both teams strive for momentum in the WPL. The clash between RCB’s finishing prowess, led by de Klerk, and UP Warriorz’s explosive batting, spearheaded by Litchfield, could prove pivotal in this essential matchup. With high stakes and a closely contested rivalry, Monday’s encounter is set to be filled with excitement, drama, and plenty of fireworks.

Player Squads

UP Warriorz Women Squad

• Kiran Navgire
• Meg Lanning (c)
• Phoebe Litchfield
• Harleen Deol
• Deepti Sharma
• Shweta Sehrawat (w)
• Deandra Dottin
• Sophie Ecclestone
• Asha Sobhana
• Shikha Pandey
• Kranti Gaud
• Chloe Tryon
• Charli Knott
• Gongadi Trisha
• Shipra Giri
• Suman Meena
• Simran Shaikh
• Pratika Rawal

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women Squad

• Grace Harris
• Smriti Mandhana (c)
• Dayalan Hemalatha
• Richa Ghosh (w)
• Radha Yadav
• Nadine de Klerk
• Arundhati Reddy
• Shreyanka Patil
• Prema Rawat
• Linsey Smith
• Lauren Bell
• Pooja Vastrakar
• Georgia Voll
• Kumar Prathyoosha
• Sayali Satghare
• Gautami Naik

Stay tuned for live updates and enjoy the match!