RCB Dominates UP Warriorz with Eight-Wicket Victory in WPL Clash

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) made a strong comeback, defeating UP Warriorz by eight wickets in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026. This match marked the 18th fixture of the ongoing season and took place in Vadodara, Gujarat.

Match Summary

The victory allowed RCB to maintain their position at the top of the points table, accumulating 12 points from eight matches. They have achieved six wins and two losses, boasting a Net Run Rate of +1.247.

In contrast, UP Warriorz remain at the bottom of the leaderboard with only four points from seven matches, facing five defeats against two wins. Their Net Run Rate stands at -1.146.

Batting Performance

UP Warriorz batted first, finishing at 143 runs for 8 wickets in 20 overs. The team’s standout performers included Deepti Sharma and Meg Lanning. They forged a vital 74-run opening partnership, marking UP Warriorz’s first 50-plus stand for the season.

• Meg Lanning: Scored 41 runs off 30 balls, including six fours and one six.
• Deepti Sharma: Achieved a notable 55 runs off 43 balls, with six fours and one six.

Sharma’s half-century tied her for the most 50-plus scores for UP Warriorz this season, alongside Tahila McGrath.

Bowling Highlights

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru bowlers were instrumental in controlling the run flow. Nadine de Klerk led the attack with an impressive four-wicket haul, concluding with figures of 4/22. Other notable performances included:

• Lauren Bell: 1 wicket for 21 runs.
• Shreyanka Patil: 1 wicket for 27 runs.
• Grace Harris: 2 wickets for 22 runs.

RCB’s Chasing Performance

In response, RCB chased down the target of 144 runs in just 13.1 overs. Captain Smriti Mandhana played a pivotal role, contributing an unbeaten 54 runs off 27 balls, striking eight fours and two sixes. She formed a formidable partnership of 108 runs with Grace Harris.

• Grace Harris: Scored 75 runs off 37 balls, featuring 13 fours and two sixes.

With this victory, Mandhana also reached a milestone, becoming one of the top players in WPL history for century partnerships, sharing the record with Nat Sciver-Brunt.

Conclusion

RCB’s commanding performance over UP Warriorz reaffirms their status as a formidable contender in the Women’s Premier League. As the tournament progresses, fans can expect more exciting encounters from these talented teams.