UPW vs RCB Clash: Key Stats, Records & Must-Watch Players – WPL 2025
The UP Warriorz (UPW) face the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Match 18 of the 2025 Women’s Premier League (WPL). This match is on Saturday at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. UPW sits at the bottom of the table. They have only two wins in seven games. So, they are almost out of playoff contention. Meanwhile, RCB, placed fourth, are on a four-match losing streak and must win to stay in the hunt for the playoffs.
UPW vs RCB: Head-to-Head Record
Since the WPL started in 2023, UP Warriorz and RCB have faced off five times. RCB has won three matches, while UP Warriorz has secured two victories. One of these wins was an exciting super-over match earlier this season.
UP Warriorz & RCB Last Match Playing XIs
UP Warriorz Playing XI (Last Match):
- Grace Harris, Georgia Voll, Kiran Navgire, Deepti Sharma (C), Vrinda Dinesh, Shweta Sehrawat, Chinelle Henry, Uma Chetry (WK), Sophie Ecclestone, G Sultana, Kranti Goud.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Playing XI (Last Match):
- Smriti Mandhana (C), Dani Wyatt-Hodge, Ellyse Perry, Raghvi Bist, Richa Ghosh (WK), Kanika Ahuja, Georgia Wareham, Kim Garth, Sneh Rana, Renuka Singh Thakur, Ekta Bisht.
UPW vs RCB: Top Performers from the Last Match
Top Run-Scorers:
| Player | Team | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| Ellyse Perry | RCB | 90* (56) |
| Dani Wyatt-Hodge | RCB | 57 (41) |
| Sophie Ecclestone | UPW | 33 (19) |
Top Wicket-Takers:
| Player | Team | Wickets |
|---|---|---|
| Sneh Rana | RCB | 3/27 |
| Renuka Singh Thakur | RCB | 2 wickets |
| Kim Garth | RCB | 2 wickets |
UPW vs RCB: Key Stats & Records
UP Warriorz Key Stats:
- Chinelle Henry is UPW’s top batter this season, scoring 144 runs at a 211.76 strike rate.
- Grace Harris leads UPW’s bowling attack with 8 wickets at an average of 14.25.
- UPW has struggled in the powerplay, taking just 7 wickets in 7 matches at a 43.14 average.
- Against spinners, UPW has been the weakest side this season, with 17 dismissals at a 13.76 average.
RCB Key Stats:
- RCB has dominated spin bowling, scoring 370 runs at a 137.04 strike rate.
- In the middle overs, RCB has been even stronger, scoring 214 runs at a 142.67 strike rate.
- Ellyse Perry is the second-highest run-scorer in WPL 2025, with 295 runs at a 98.33 average.
- Perry is also RCB’s leading run-scorer against UPW, with 218 runs in five matches (54.5 average).
- Renuka Singh Thakur is the joint-highest wicket-taker in WPL 2025 with 10 wickets.
Records That Could Be Broken in UPW vs RCB
- Ellyse Perry needs 5 more runs to become the first player to reach 900 WPL runs.
- Georgia Wareham has 17 wickets. She is three wickets away from beating Shreyanka Patil’s record of 19 wickets. Patil is RCB’s all-time leading wicket-taker.
- Renuka Singh Thakur (10 wickets) can become RCB’s top wicket-taker in a season if she gets 4 more wickets.
UPW vs RCB: Playoff Implications
This match is crucial for RCB, who need a win to stay in contention for the WPL 2025 playoffs. Meanwhile, UPW will aim to salvage pride and secure their third win of the season. Their last encounter was a super-over nail-biter. Now, another thrilling match is set for Ekana Cricket Stadium.