RCB vs UPW, WPL 2026 Match Prediction: Who will win today’s match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and UP Warriors?

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will go to the opposite field UP Warriors (UPW) in his fifth match Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 Dr. at DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai on Monday.

RCB, a Thrilling three-wicket chase over Mumbai Indians (MI) chase consolidation in the opening match of the tournament, while UPW get their first win since being thrashed by Gujarat Giants (GG).

RCB vs UPW, WPL 2026: Match details

• Date and Time: January 12; 19:30 IST / 14:00 GMT
• Location: Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai

RCB vs UPW head to head record in WPL

Matches played: 06 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru Won: 03 | UP Warriorz won: 03 | No results/Closes: 0

Dr DY Patil Sports Academy Pitch Report

Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy is a popular batting haven offering a hard, flat surface with reliable bounce. In tonight’s game, the ball is expected to hit the bat smoothly, favoring aggressive batsmen. While the red clay can provide some early swing to the pacers, the short boundaries and lightning-fast outfield benefit the hitters immensely.

The critical factor is the evening dew that usually arrives during the second shots. This moisture makes it difficult for spinners to grip the ball, often causing the scales to tip towards the batting side. Given these conditions, the shot will be vital; captains will bowl first to avoid the worst of the dew and take advantage of favorable chasing conditions under the lights.

Groups

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Smriti Mandhana (c), Richa Ghosh (wk), Shreyanka Patil, Georgia Voll, Nadine de Klerk, Radha Yadav, Lauren Bell, Linsey Smith, Prema Rawat, Arundhati Reddy, Grace Harris, Gautami Naik, Prathyoosha Kumar, D. Hemalatha, D.

UP Warriors: Ashleigh Gardner (c), Beth Mooney (wk), Sophie Devine, Renuka Singh Thakur, Bharti Fulmali, Titas Sadhu, Kashee Gautam, Kanika Ahuja, Tanuja Kanwer, Georgia Wareham, Anushka Sharma, Happy Kumari, Kim Garth, Yastika Bhatia, Dandge Whiwayat Singh, Dandge Watje Singh, Ayushi Soni.

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RCB vs UPW, WPL 2026: Today’s Match Prediction

Case 1:

• RCB wins the toss and bowl first
• UP Warriorz powerplay score: 45-55 (6 overs)
• UP Warriorz total score: 190-200

Case 2:

• UP Warriorz win the toss and bowl first
• RCB powerplay score: 40-50 (6 overs)
• RCB’s total: 160-170

Match Result: UP Warriorz won the competition.

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