WPL 2026: RCB-W vs UP-W Dream11 Prediction 05th Match Fantasy Cricket Tips, Probable Playing XI

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 14:33:41 GMT

RCB-W vs UP-W Match Preview

On Monday, January 12, Royals Challengers Bengaluru Women will face UP Warriorz Women in the fifth match of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 season. The match will take place at Dr. D. Y. Patil Academy in Navi Mumbai, with a start time of 7:30 PM IST. Royal Challengers Bangalore Women have won three of the last five head-to-head matches against UP Warriors, while UP Warriors have won two, the last of which came in the 2024 season.

RCB-W vs UP-W Match Details

Royal Challengers Bangalore Women vs UP Warriorz Women – 05th Match, WPL 2026

Venue: Dr. D.Y. Patil Sports Academy, Thane

Date & Time: 12th January 2025 at 07:30 PM IST

Live Streaming: JioHotstar

RCB-W vs UP-W Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	168
Avg 2nd inn score	175
Win% batting 1st	44
Win% batting 2nd	56

RCB-W vs UP-W Pitch Report

At Navi Mumbai's Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, the wicket is well-balanced. We can expect a level contest between the bat and the ball, with both benefiting greatly from the surface.

RCB-W vs UP-W Weather Report

The evening will be clear, with a high of 26 degrees Celsius in Navi Mumbai during the time of the match

RCB-W vs UP-W Last Five Matches

UP-W ( UP Warriorz Women )	L W L L L
RCB-W ( Royal Challengers Bangalore Women )	W W L L L

RCB-W vs UP-W Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	RCB-W Won	UP-W Won	Tie	NR
Overall	4	2	2	0	0
Last 5	4	2	2	0	0

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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RCB-W vs UP-W Probable Playing XIs:

UP Warriorz Women Probable Playing XIs

Kiran Navgire, Meg Lanning (c), Phoebe Litchfield, Harleen Deol, Deepti Sharma, Deandra Dottin, Shikha Pandey, Shweta Sehrawat (wk), Sophie Ecclestone, Asha Sobhana, Kranti Gaud

Royal Challengers Bangalore Women Probable Playing XIs

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

Topmost Picks for RCB-W vs UP-W Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – UP Warriorz Women

Phoebe Litchfield – Phoebe Litchfield has carried the batting load, scoring 78 runs in 1 game at an average of 78.00 and a strike rate of 195.
Sophie Ecclestone – Sophie Ecclestone, however, has been the true standout, grabbing 2 wickets in 1 game at an economy rate of 8.00.

Top Picks – Royal Challengers Bangalore Women

Nadine de Klerk – Nadine de Klerk has led the way with 63 runs in 1 innings, averaging 63.50 and scoring 143.85.
Lauren Bell – Lauren Bell led the bowling charge, taking 4 wickets in 1 game at an economy of 6.50.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for RCB-W vs UP-W Dream11 Team:

Richa Ghosh, Phoebe Litchfield(VC), Smriti Mandhana, Meg Lanning, Grace Harris, Nadine de Klerk(C), Deepti Sharma, Deandra Dottin, Shreyanka Patil, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Bell

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Nadine de Klerk, Smriti Mandhana

Vice-captain – Phoebe Litchfield, Meg Lanning

Wicketkeeper – Phoebe Litchfield

RCB-W vs UP-W Probable Winners:

UP Warriorz Women fell short in a high-octane battle, losing by 10 runs to Gujarat Giants. Pursuing an intimidating target of 208, the Warriors had a disastrous start, losing Kiran Navgire in the first over. Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women are the odds-on favourites to win this match, but we favour the UP Warrioz Women, who nearly pulled off a record chase to recover and secure their first victory of the season. Considering the team combination, UP Warriorz Women is expected to win this match.

RCB W vs UP W Prediction