After four consecutive losses, RCB’s playoff hopes are on the line. With two more games left in the league stage, the defending champions will need to pull up their socks to make it to the knockout stage. Even if the side loses one game, they will be virtually knocked out.

On the other hand, UP is languishing at the bottom of the table, winning just two games out of the seven played. With the upcoming game being their final one for the season, the team will be looking to give their fans a moment of joy by finishing it on a high. They also have a chance to disrupt Bengaluru's road ahead.

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UPW vs RCB18th Match Details

Match: UPW vs RCB18th Match of WPL 2025

Captains:
Smriti Mandhanais going to lead Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Deepti Sharma will lead UP Warriorz

When: Saturday, March 8th, 2025

Match is going to start at 07.30 p.m. (IST)

Venue:Ekana International Cricket Stadium

Head-to-head of these two teams: Both teams have played 5 matches against each other. Out of which Royal Challengers Bengaluru has won 3 matches and UP Warriorzhas won 2 matches.

Likely playing XI

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women:

Smriti Mandhana (c), Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Ellyse Perry, Raghvi Bist, Richa Ghosh(w), Kanika Ahuja, Georgia Wareham, Kim Garth, Sneh Rana, Renuka Singh Thakur, Ekta Bisht

UP Warriorz Women:

Grace Harris, Georgia Voll, Kiran Navgire, Deepti Sharma (c), Vrinda Dinesh, Chinelle Henry, Shweta Sehrawat, Uma Chetry (w), Sophie Ecclestone, Gouher Sultana, Kranti Goud

Pitch report

The track at the Ekana International Cricket Stadium offers low bounce. The weather is expected to remain pleasant and clear during the game, with no chance of rain. The team winning the toss might opt to bowl first, as this would help the team to get momentum and score runs easily in the second innings.

Best players from both of the teams

Best Batsman:Ellyse Perry

Best Bowler:Renuka Singh Thakur

Weather forecast for today in Lucknow

Maximum temperature: 33°C
Minimum temperature:21°C
Wind speed:13km/h
Chances of rain: 0%
Capacity of stadium: 50, 000

Prediction to win:Chasing team is most likely to win the match

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