Table of Contents
Playing Squad Rosters
| UP Warriorz Squad | Royal Challengers Bengaluru Squad |
|---|---|
| Meg Lanning (C) | Smriti Mandhana (C) |
| Harleen Deol | Grace Harris |
| Deepti Sharma | Richa Ghosh (WK) |
| Sophie Ecclestone | Nadine de Klerk |
| Amy Jones (WK) | Radha Yadav |
| Kiran Navgire | Shreyanka Patil |
| Shikha Pandey | Arundhati Reddy |
| Asha Sobhana | Lauren Bell |
| Deandra Dottin | Linsey Smith |
| Shweta Sehrawat | Dayalan Hemalatha |
| Simran Shaikh | Georgia Voll |
| Chloe Tryon | Pooja Vastrakar |
| Kranti Gaud | Gautami Naik |
| Charli Knott | Prema Rawat |
| Gongadi Trisha | Kumar Prathyoosha (WK) |
| Suman Meena | Sayali Satghare |
Upcoming Series Venue and All Details
| Match Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Womens Premier League T20 |
| Fixture | UP Warriorz vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
| Match Venues | Navi Mumbai and Vadodara |
| Format | Twenty20 Match |
| Governing Body | Board of Control for Cricket in India |
Head-to-Head Summary
| Format | Total Matches | RCB Wins | UPW Wins | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Womens Premier League T20 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
Most Memorable Match – The Epic Thriller!
| Aspect | Match Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament Season | TATA WPL 2026 |
| Venue Location | DY Patil Sports Academy Navi Mumbai |
| UP Warriorz Score | 143 for 5 in 20 overs |
| Royal Challengers Score | 145 for 1 in 12.1 overs |
| Top Performer | Grace Harris 85 runs off 40 balls |
| Match Result | Royal Challengers won by 9 wickets |
Major Tournament Matches Between Them
| Season | Match Instance | Venue Location | Match Winner | Winning Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | League Match 13 | DY Patil Navi Mumbai | Royal Challengers | 5 wickets |
| 2024 | League Match 2 | M Chinnaswamy Bengaluru | Royal Challengers | 2 runs |
| 2024 | League Match 11 | M Chinnaswamy Bengaluru | Royal Challengers | 23 runs |
| 2026 | Tournament Match 5 | DY Patil Navi Mumbai | Royal Challengers | 9 wickets |
| 2026 | Tournament Match 18 | BCA Stadium Vadodara | Royal Challengers | 8 wickets |
Best Key Performance Table
| Category | Top UP Warriorz Performer | Top Royal Challengers Performer |
|---|---|---|
| Top Run Scorer | Deepti Sharma | Smriti Mandhana |
| Highest Individual Score | Deepti Sharma 55 | Grace Harris 85 |
| Most Wickets Taken | Sophie Ecclestone | Nadine de Klerk |
| Best Bowling Spell | Sophie Ecclestone 4 for 13 | Nadine de Klerk 4 for 22 |
| Primary Wicketkeeper | Amy Jones | Richa Ghosh |
The Battlefield: Tactical Power-Plays & Record Breakers (2025-26)
| Tactical Parameter | UPW Performance Matrix | RCB Performance Matrix |
|---|---|---|
| Powerplay Run Rate | 6.90 runs per over | 8.35 runs per over |
| Average Powerplay Wickets Lost | 1.4 wickets | 0.6 wickets |
| Boundary Percentage | 12.4 percent | 19.8 percent |
| Dot Ball Percentage | 43.5 percent | 35.2 percent |
| Death Overs Run Rate | 7.80 runs per over | 9.65 runs per over |
The Tactical Edge: Strategic Matchups & Squad Dynamics
| Strategic Arena | UPW Tactical Plan | RCB Tactical Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Top Order Approach | Anchoring innings through Meg Lanning | Explosive power hitting through Grace Harris |
| Spin Department | Left arm orthodox control by Sophie Ecclestone | Turning variations from Radha Yadav |
| Pace Strategy | Hard lengths targeted by Shikha Pandey | Early swing distribution from Lauren Bell |
| Wicketkeeping Role | Middle order stability via Amy Jones | Fast lower order finishing from Richa Ghosh |
History Re-Written: Every Record Smashed in the 2025/26 Season
| Record Title | Previous Benchmark | New Achieved Record | Player Responsible |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highest Opening Partnership | 115 runs | 137 runs vs UPW | Harris and Mandhana |
| Most Wickets in Tournament | 14 wickets | 16 wickets | Nadine de Klerk |
| Highest Individual Chase Score | 74 runs | 85 runs | Grace Harris |
| Quickest Team Hundred | 9.4 overs | 8.2 overs | Royal Challengers Batting |
| Most Sixes in Single Innings | 4 sixes | 5 sixes | Grace Harris |
Pace vs. Power: The Brutal Numbers Behind the World’s Fastest Bowlers
| Bowling Metric | Shikha Pandey | Lauren Bell |
|---|---|---|
| Peak Delivery Speed | 119.5 kilometers per hour | 122.4 kilometers per hour |
| Average Release Speed | 114.2 kilometers per hour | 117.8 kilometers per hour |
| Wickets in Powerplay | 8 wickets total | 11 wickets total |
| Dot Ball Percentage | 40.2 percent | 43.8 percent |
| Bowling Economy Rate | 7.42 runs per over | 6.85 runs per over |
The Captain’s Gambit: Genius Strategic Moves that Flipped the Game
| Tactical Decision | Meg Lanning Move | Smriti Mandhana Move |
|---|---|---|
| Bowling Change | Introducing spin during the second over | Holding back pacers for reverse swing |
| Field Placement | Packing the leg side boundary fields | Extra catcher placed at short mid wicket |
| Batting Order Shuffle | Promoting Deepti Sharma to stabilize | Sending pinch hitters inside powerplay |
| Powerplay Matchup | Deploying fast bowlers to counter swing | Utilizing boundary riders immediately |
The “Fortress” Chronicles: Epic Stadium Face-offs & Crowd Dominance (2025-26)
| Ground Venue | Total Match Attendance | Pitch Nature | Dominant Side |
|---|---|---|---|
| M Chinnaswamy Bengaluru | 32000 spectators | Flat surface favoring batters | Royal Challengers |
| DY Patil Navi Mumbai | 22500 spectators | Balanced pitch with true bounce | Royal Challengers |
| BCA Stadium Vadodara | 18000 spectators | Slow track assisting spin bowling | Royal Challengers |
| Brabourne Stadium Mumbai | 20000 spectators | High scoring grass layout | UP Warriorz |