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Royal Challengers Bangalore (w)
UP Warriorz (w)
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women will face UP Warriorz Women in the 9th match of WPL 2025 at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. RCBW have started the season strongly with back-to-back wins and are leading the points table with a net run rate of 1.440. UPW, on the other hand, have struggled in their first two matches and are yet to register a win. They are currently at the bottom of the table.
RCBW have dominated this matchup historically, winning 3 of the last 4 head-to-head encounters. UPW won the first-ever match between these two teams, but RCBW responded by winning the next 3. Notably, two of RCBWβs 3 victories came while defending a target.
RCBW will aim to extend their winning streak and strengthen their position at the top. UPW need to find their first win quickly to stay in the competition. A loss here will put them under serious pressure.
Ellyse Perry has been in top form, averaging 76 in her last 9 T20 matches and scoring two fifties against UPW in the WPL.
The betting tip is...
Ellyse Perry - Over 29.5 runs
57 %
43 %
Royal Challengers Bangalore (w)UP Warriorz (w)RCBW will continue their home leg with their second match at M Chinnaswamy Stadium. They have momentum with two consecutive wins and will look to extend their lead at the top of the table.
Renuka Singh and Georgia Wareham took 3 wickets each in the last match, while Kim Garth and Ekta Bisht picked up 2 wickets each. Renuka now has 5 wickets this season and will be a key bowler again.
Smriti Mandhanaβs unbeaten 81 off 47 balls was the highlight of their second win. Ellyse Perry and Richa Ghosh have also scored fifties this season, strengthening the top order. Perry remains a crucial player with 380 runs in the last 9 matches and 7 wickets in the last 5 matches.
Mandhana, Perry and Ghosh are the key players in the team.
Predicted Lineup: Smriti Mandhana (c), Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Ellyse Perry, Raghvi Bist, Richa Ghosh (wk), Kanika Ahuja, Georgia Wareham, Ekta Bisht, Kim Garth, VJ Joshitha, Renuka Singh.
The UP Warriorz struggled with their bowling in the last match, failing to defend their total. They will aim for a better performance in this game.
Kiran Navgire was the top scorer in the previous match with a fifty. Chinelle Henry made an impact at number seven in her first game, scoring 33 off 15 balls. The top order will need to contribute more to support them.
Sophie Ecclestone leads the bowling attack with 3 wickets. Grace Harris has taken 2, while Tahlia McGrath and Deepti Sharma have 1 each. The team chose McGrath over Chamari Athapaththu in the last match, a decision they may revisit. Some overseas changes could be expected, but the core lineup is likely to stay the same.
Ecclestone, Harris and Navgire are the key players in the team.
Predicted Lineup: Kiran Navgire, Vrinda Dinesh, Uma Chetry (w), Deepti Sharma (c), Tahlia McGrath, Grace Harris, Chinelle Henry, Shweta Sehrawat, Sophie Ecclestone, Kranti Goud, Rajeshwari Gayakwad
RCBW have the momentum with two straight wins and a strong record against UPW. They have won 3 of the last 4 meetings, including two while defending a target. With home support, they will be confident of another win.
Ellyse Perry has been in great form, scoring 380 runs in her last 9 matches at an average of 76. She has also scored two fifties against UPW in the WPL. Smriti Mandhana and Richa Ghosh have one fifty each against them, but Perry has been the most consistent batter in this matchup.
UPWβs bowling has struggled, and if Perry gets time at the crease, she is likely to make an impact. RCBWβs top order looks stronger, which gives them an edge in this contest.
