WPL 2025: Match 18, BLR-W vs UP-W Match Prediction – Who will win today’s WPL match between BLR-W vs UP-W?

Match 18 of the ongoing Women’s Premier League 2025 will witness Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women (BLR-W) taking on UP Warriorz Women (UP-W). The match will be the last game for the UP franchise; they have only a mathematical chance of qualifying for the next stage.

The two sides will contest at the Ekana International Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Saturday, March 8. The last time these two sides met, at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, the Deepti Sharma-led side won a thrilling Super Over.

After four consecutive losses, RCB’s playoff hopes are on the line. With two more games left in the league stage, the defending champions will need to pull up their socks to make it to the knockout stage. Even if the side loses one game, they will be virtually knocked out.

On the other hand, UP are languishing at the bottom of the table, winning just two games out of the seven played. With the upcoming game being their final one for the season, the team will be looking to give their fans a moment of joy by finishing it on a high. They also have a chance to disrupt Bengaluru’s road ahead.

Also Check: BLR-W vs UP-W, Match 18 – Live Cricket Score

Match Details

Pitch Report

The track at the Ekana International Cricket Stadium offers low bounce. The weather is expected to remain pleasant and clear during the game, with no chance of rain. The team winning the toss might opt to bowl first, as this would help the team to get momentum and score runs easily in the second innings.

Head-to-Head record

BLR-W vs UP-W Predicted playing 11s

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women:

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

UP Warriorz Women:

Grace Harris, Georgia Voll, Kiran Navgire, Deepti Sharma (c), Vrinda Dinesh, Chinelle Henry, Shweta Sehrawat, Uma Chetry (w), Sophie Ecclestone, Gouher Sultana, Kranti Goud

BLR-W vs UP-W Probable Best Performers

Probable best batter: Ellyse Perry

Dangerous all-rounder Ellyse Perry could be the best batter in the upcoming match of the season against UP Warriorz. The Australian is currently the second-highest run-scorer in the tournament, with 295 runs in six innings at an average of 98.33. The right-handed batter has already hit four half-centuries and is in a great touch. The last time these two sides faced each other, Perry hit an unbeaten 90 off just 56 balls with nine fours and three sixes.

Probable best bowler: Renuka Singh Thakur

The pacer Renuka Singh Thakur is the second-highest wicket-taker of the competition, with 10 wickets to her name from six outings at an average of 17.10 and an economy of 7.12. The right-arm pacer picked up 2/36 against UP in their last outing and will be eager to replicate her performance in the upcoming fixture.

Today’s Match Prediction: Chasing team to win the match

Scenario 1

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women win the toss and bowl

PP Score – 35-45

UP-W – 130-140

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women win the match

Scenario 2

UP Warriorz Women win the toss and bowl

PP score – 45-55

BLR-W- 140-150

UP Warriorz Women win the match

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Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.