RCBW vs UPW Womens Premier League 2025 | Match Preview & Prediction

The 9th match of the Women’s Premier League 2025 will see the in-form Royal Challengers Bangalore Women (RCBW) take on the struggling UP Warriorz Women (UPW) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on February 24. With RCBW riding a wave of dominance and UPW searching for consistency, this clash promises to be a thrilling encounter. Let’s break down the key aspects of this match.

RCBW vs UPW Match Info

• Match:RCBW vs UPW, 9th Match, Womens Premier League 2025
• Date:Monday, February 24, 2025
• Time: 11:00 PM
• Venue:M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

Recent Performance

• RCB Women:W W W W W
• UPW Women:L W L L L

RCBW have been unstoppable in the tournament so far, winning all 5 of their matches and showcasing a perfect blend of batting firepower and bowling discipline. On the other hand, UPW have struggled to find their rhythm, managing just 1 win in their last 5 games. The head-to-head record also favors RCBW, who have won 3 of the last 4 encounters, including a nail-biting 2-run victory in their most recent clash. However, UPW’s lone win—a dominant 10-wicket triumph—shows they have the potential to upset the odds.

Head to head Last 5 Matches

• RCB Women won by 23 runs
• RCB Women won by 2 runs
• RCB Women won by 5 wickets (with 12 balls remaining)
• UPW Women won by 10 wickets (with 42 balls remaining)

RCB-W/Player/Role:

• Kanika Ahuja:Allrounder
• Ekta Bisht:Bowler
• Charlie Dean:Bowling Allrounder
• Kim Garth:Allrounder
• Richa Ghosh:Wicketkeeper Batter
• Heather Graham:Allrounder
• VJ Joshitha:Bowler
• Smriti Mandhana: Opening Batter
• Sabbhineni Meghana: Opening Batter
• Nuzhat Parween:Wicketkeeper
• Shreyanka Patil:Allrounder
• Jagravi Pawar: Bowler
• Ellyse Perry: Allrounder
• Raghvi Bist: Allrounder
• Prema Rawat: –
• Renuka Singh: Bowler
• Georgia Wareham: Bowler
• Danni Wyatt-Hodge: Top order Batter

UPW-W/Player/Role:

• Anjali Sarvani:Bowler
• Chamari Athapaththu:Batting Allrounder
• Uma Chetry:Wicketkeeper Batter
• Sophie Ecclestone:Bowler
• Rajeshwari Gayakwad:Bowler
• Arushi Goel:-
• Kranti Goud: –
• Grace Harris: Allrounder
• Chinelle Henry: Middle order Batter
• Poonam Khemnar: Batter
• Alana King: Bowling Allrounder
• Tahlia McGrath:Allrounder
• Kiran Navgire:Middle order Batter
• Shweta Sehrawat: Batting Allrounder
• Deepti Sharma:Allrounder
• Gouher Sultana: –
• Saima Thakor: Bowler
• Dinesh Vrinda: Batter

Prediction

RCBWs all-round strength and winning momentum make them clear favorites for this match. Their batting depth, led by Mandhana and Perry, combined with a disciplined bowling attack, gives them a significant edge. UPW, on the other hand, will need their star players—Athapaththu, Ecclestone, and Deepti—to deliver match-winning performances to challenge RCBW.

Verdict: RCBW to win (70-30 edge), but UPW’s potential for individual brilliance means they cannot be completely ruled out. Expect a high-scoring thriller with RCBW’s consistency likely to prevail.