The league stage of WPL 2026 is nearing its conclusion, and UP Warriorz Women find themselves at the bottom of the standings. Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women have already qualified and are at the top of the WPL points table with five wins in their seven matches.
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UPW-W vs RCB-W Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - Women's Premier League 2026, Match 18
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Even so, RCB-W will need a win in their last league fixture to confirm a place in the finals of the tournament. They are set to take on UPW-W at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara, which is among the smallest cricket stadiums in India.
As per the UPW-W vs RCB-W match preview, a victory will guarantee RCB-W a place in the final, while a defeat could push them into a more complicated qualification scenario. For UPW-W, the equation is clear; anything short of a win will end their campaign.
In this UPW-W vs RCB-W Dream11 team prediction, Smriti Mandhana and Nadine de Klerk are the best choices for captaincy. Mandhana has been the leading run scorer for the RCB Women, while de Klerk has been splendid with both bat and ball. Both are among the best women cricketers and will be key in this match.
UP Warriorz Women vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women Match Details
| Series | Women's Premier League 2026 |
|---|---|
| Match | UP Warriorz Women vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Match 18 |
| Toss | To be updated |
| Venue | Kotambi Stadium |
| City | Vadodara |
| Match Start Time | 7:30 PM IST, 29th January, 2026 |
| Scorecard | UPW-W vs RCB-W Scorecard |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
UPW-W vs RCB-W Dream11 Team Today Stats
| Player | Player's Stats (Last Match) |
|---|---|
| Phoebe Litchfield (UPW-W) | 32 Runs |
| Kranti Gaud (UPW-W) | 2 Wickets |
| Richa Ghosh (RCB-W) | 90 Runs |
| Lauren Bell (RCB-W) | 2 Wickets |
UPW-W vs RCB-W Injury Update Today
Phoebe Litchfield from the UP Warriorz Women has been sidelined for the remainder of the WPL 2026 due to an injury and has left for Australia for recovery. Apart from her, all other players are fully fit to feature in the UPW-W vs RCB-W Dream11 prediction today match.
UPW-W vs RCB-W Toss Prediction
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru skipper, Smriti Mandhana, might prefer to bat first if she ends up winning the toss. As per the recent records, the team batting first has won 4 of the 6 games played at this venue during WPL 2026.
Record of Chasing Teams at Kotambi Stadium
| Chasing Record | Winning % |
|---|---|
| Poor | 33% |
UPW-W vs RCB-W Playing 11 (Probable)
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| UP Warriorz Women Playing 11 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women Playing 11 |
|---|---|
| Kiran Navgire | Grace Harris |
| Meg Lanning (c) | Smriti Mandhana (c) |
| Harleen Deol | Georgia Voll |
| Chloe Tryon | Gautami Naik |
| Shweta Sehrawat (wk) | Richa Ghosh (wk) |
| Deandra Dottin | Nadine de Klerk |
| Deepti Sharma | Radha Yadav |
| Sophie Ecclestone | Arundhati Reddy |
| Asha Sobhana | Shreyanka Patil |
| Shikha Pandey | Sayali Satghare |
| Kranti Goud | Lauren Bell |
Highest Run Scorers & Highest Wicket Takers
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| Category | Players |
|---|---|
| Highest Run Scorers | Smriti Mandhana and Phoebe Litchfield |
| Highest Wicket Takers | Lauren Bell and Sophie Ecclestone |
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UPW-W vs RCB-W Captain & Vice Captain Choices
| Role | Players |
|---|---|
| Captain | Smriti Mandhana and Nadine de Klerk |
| Vice-Captain | Meg Lanning and Chloe Tryon |
Top Picks for UPW-W vs RCB-W Dream11 Prediction
| Players |
|---|
| Radha Yadav |
| Richa Ghosh |
Budget Picks for UPW-W vs RCB-W Dream11 Prediction
| Players |
|---|
| Lauren Bell |
| Deepti Sharma |
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Note: Sportsdunia has prepared a fantasy team for UPW-W vs RCB-W based on their experience in fantasy cricket.
UPW-W vs RCB-W Dream11 Prediction Today (Match 18) Women's Premier League 2026 Players to Avoid
| Players | Dream11 Credits |
|---|---|
| Kiran Navgire | 7.5 credits |
| Phoebe Litchfield | 8.5 credits |
UPW-W vs RCB-W Weather & Pitch Report at Kotambi Stadium
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 22°C |
| Weather Forecast | Cloudy |
| Pitch Behaviour | Balanced |
| Best Suited To | Batters & Pacers |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 150 runs |
UPW-W vs RCB-W H2H Record
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| UP Warriorz Women (UPW-W) | 2 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women (RCB-W) | 4 |
| No Result | 1 |
Disclaimer: This team is based on the analysis, calculated odds, and past experience of the author. While selecting your team, consider the analysis only as supporting data while making your own decision. Sportsdunia does not work with insider news and will not be responsible for any monetary loss to the users following the analysis.
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