The Women’s Premier League 2026 action continues as the Royal Challengers Bangalore Women take on the UP Warriorz Women in Match 5 at the DY Patil Stadium. RCBW, led by Smriti Mandhana, started their campaign with a nail-biting last-over win. The Warriorz, captained by Meg Lanning, put up a valiant fight in a high-scoring chase but fell short, setting the stage for an intriguing contest between two teams looking to build momentum.
Royal Challengers Bangalore Women vs UP Warriorz Women Win Probability
RCBW vs UPW Batting Tips
Royal Challengers Bangalore Women vs UP Warriorz Women, 5th Match Details
| Match | Women’s Premier League 2026, Match 5 |
| Date | Monday, 12 January 2026 |
| Time | 07:30 PM |
| Venue | Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai |
| Live Streaming (TV) | Star Sports Network |
| Live Streaming (Mobile) | JioHotstar |
RCBW vs UPW Match Prediction & Analysis (Who Will Win?)
RCBW enter as favourites, buoyed by a winning start and a phenomenal all-round performance from Nadine de Klerk (63 runs & 4 wickets). However, the UP Warriorz displayed incredible batting firepower in their opener, with Phoebe Litchfield’s blistering 78 highlighting their potential. The head-to-head record is evenly split, adding to the intrigue. While RCBW has the momentum, the Warriorz’ batting depth and the fact they nearly chased 208 make them a dangerous opponent. In a closely matched contest, the prediction leans towards the UP Warriorz Women to bounce back and secure their first win.
RCBW vs UPW Head to Head (Last 4 Matches)
| RCB Won | 02 |
| UPW Won | 02 |
| Draw/No Result | 00 |
RCBW vs UPW Teams Preview (Top Players to Watch)
Royal Challengers Bangalore Women
Smriti Mandhana’s side won a thriller thanks to a one-woman show from Nadine de Klerk. Their batting, featuring the explosive Grace Harris and the experience of Mandhana, can be formidable but showed fragility with a middle-order collapse. The bowling, led by de Klerk and supported by Lauren Bell, will be tested against a powerful Warriorz lineup.
RCBW Probable Playing XI:
Smriti Mandhana (c), Grace Harris, Dayalan Hemalatha, Richa Ghosh (wk), Radha Yadav, Nadine de Klerk, Arundhati Reddy, Shreyanka Patil, Prema Rawat, Linsey Smith, Lauren Bell.
Top Player to Watch: Nadine de Klerk & Arundhati Reddy.
UP Warriorz Women
Meg Lanning’s team, despite losing, made a massive statement with the bat, scoring 197 while chasing 208. The form of Phoebe Litchfield is a huge positive, and the experience of Lanning and Deepti Sharma provides stability. Their bowling, featuring Sophie Ecclestone, needs to be more disciplined after a costly outing in the first game.
UPW Probable Playing XI:
Kiran Navgire, Meg Lanning (C), Phoebe Litchfield, Harleen Deol, Deepti Sharma, Deandra Dottin, Shikha Pandey, Shweta Sehrawat (WK), Sophie Ecclestone, Asha Sobhana, Kranti Gaud.
Top Player to Watch: Phoebe Litchfield & Deepti Sharma.
RCBW vs UPW Weather & Pitch Report
The DY Patil Stadium is a high-scoring ground with a quick outfield, favouring batters. The average first-innings score in recent matches is around 180-185. New ball bowlers get some early assistance, and spinners also find some turn as the game progresses.
Sunny and warm conditions are expected in Thane with clear skies and a zero per cent chance of rain. Temperatures will be around 33°C during the day, cooling to a pleasant 24°C by night, ideal for cricket.
RCBW vs UPW Toss Prediction
Contrary to the general trend at this venue, the recent matches have seen teams defending totals successfully. Therefore, the captain winning the toss might opt to bat first to set a challenging target on a good batting surface.
RCBW vs UPW Fantasy Team
- Wicket-keeper: Richa Ghosh
- Batters: Smriti Mandhana, Meg Lanning, Phoebe Litchfield, Grace Harris
- All-rounders: Nadine de Klerk, Deepti Sharma
- Bowlers: Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Bell, Shreyanka Patil
Pro Tip: For fantasy contests, platforms like Dream11 offer free team creation for users outside India. Always finalize your team after the official playing XIs are announced, typically 30 minutes before the match start (around 07:00 PM IST), to account for any last-minute changes.
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