The much-awaited RCB-W vs UP-W (WPL Season 3) clash is set to take place on February 24, 2025, at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. This Match 9 of Women’s Premier League 2025 will feature an exciting battle between Royal Challengers Bangalore Women (RCB-W) and UP Warriorz Women (UP-W). With RCB-W in red-hot form, having won their last two games, and UP-W looking to bounce back, this match promises to be a thrilling encounter.
Match Details
📅 Date: Saturday, February 24, 2025
🏟 Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
⏰ Match Time: 7:30 PM IST (2:00 PM GMT)
🎲 Toss Time: 7:00 PM IST
Pitch Report – M. Chinnaswamy Stadium
The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is well-known for being a batting paradise, with short boundaries and a fast outfield. Here’s what to expect:
✔ Batting-Friendly Conditions: The pitch has good bounce and carry, favoring stroke play. High scores are common.
✔ Pacers’ Advantage Early On: Fast bowlers can extract some movement in the powerplay, but the pitch flattens out later.
✔ Spinners in Middle Overs: Spinners might get some grip as the match progresses, but it’s generally a venue dominated by batters.
✔ Dew Factor: In evening matches, dew plays a huge role, making it easier to chase.
✔ First Innings Score Expectation: A par score is around 170-180, but totals above 200 have been chased successfully.
Toss Strategy: Teams might prefer to bowl first given the dew advantage in the second innings.
Squads for Both Teams
Royal Challengers Bangalore Women (RCB-W) Squad
🏏 Smriti Mandhana (c), Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Ellyse Perry, Raghvi Bist, Kanika Ahuja, Richa Ghosh (wk), Georgia Wareham, Kim Garth, Ekta Bisht, Joshitha VJ, Renuka Singh Thakur, Sneh Rana, Sabbhineni Meghana, Nuzhat Parween, Heather Graham, Charlotte Dean, Jagravi Pawar, Prema Rawat
UP Warriorz Women (UP-W) Squad
🏏 Kiran Navgire, Vrinda Dinesh, Deepti Sharma (c), Tahlia McGrath, Shweta Sehrawat, Grace Harris, Uma Chetry (wk), Chinelle Henry, Sophie Ecclestone, Saima Thakor, Kranti Goud, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Alana King, Chamari Athapaththu, Arushi Goel, Poonam Khemnar, Anjali Sarvani, Gouher Sultana
Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips
Top Player Picks for Dream11
🧤 Wicketkeeper:
- Richa Ghosh (RCB-W): Explosive batter with a good strike rate and consistent run-scoring ability.
🏏 Batters:
- Smriti Mandhana (RCB-W) [C] – In sublime form, scoring 81 off 47 balls vs Delhi Capitals in WPL 2025.
- Danielle Wyatt-Hodge (RCB-W): A reliable batter who can go big at Chinnaswamy.
- Kiran Navgire (UP-W): A powerful striker who can take on RCB’s pace attack.
💪 All-Rounders:
- Ellyse Perry (RCB-W) [VC]: A consistent performer with the bat and can also bowl.
- Deepti Sharma (UP-W): A crucial all-rounder who contributes in all facets of the game.
- Grace Harris (UP-W): A game-changer who can accelerate with the bat and provide crucial overs.
- Georgia Wareham (RCB-W): Handy leg-spinner and middle-order batter.
🎯 Bowlers:
- Sophie Ecclestone (UP-W): The world’s No.1 T20 spinner, who has troubled RCB batters in past encounters.
- Renuka Singh Thakur (RCB-W): Can exploit early swing in Bengaluru’s conditions.
- Rajeshwari Gayakwad (UP-W): A smart left-arm spinner who can control runs in the middle overs.
Suggested Dream11 Team
| Player Category | Player Name |
|---|---|
| Wicketkeeper | Richa Ghosh |
| Batters | Smriti Mandhana (C), Kiran Navgire, Danielle Wyatt-Hodge |
| All-Rounders | Ellyse Perry (VC), Deepti Sharma, Grace Harris, Georgia Wareham |
| Bowlers | Sophie Ecclestone, Renuka Singh Thakur, Rajeshwari Gayakwad |
✔ Captain Choice: Smriti Mandhana – Home advantage, top form, and great record vs UP-W.
✔ Vice-Captain Choice: Ellyse Perry – Contributes in both batting and bowling, ensuring more points.
Strategy:
📌 Pick more top-order batters, as Bengaluru is a high-scoring venue.
📌 Include bowlers who can take wickets in powerplay (Renuka, Ecclestone).
📌 All-rounders like Perry, Deepti, and Harris can fetch crucial points.
Match Preview – RCB-W vs UP-W
RCB-W Team Form & Strengths
🔥 RCB-W are one of the strongest teams this season, with their top order firing consistently. Their recent chase of 202 against Gujarat Giants was a testament to their batting depth. However, their bowling attack has leaked runs, and they’ll need Renuka Singh & Wareham to step up.
UP-W Team Form & Weaknesses
⚡ UP-W has had a rocky start to WPL 2025, with inconsistent performances. Their batting relies heavily on Navgire, Deepti, and Grace Harris, while their bowling, led by Ecclestone and Gayakwad, has done well but lacks depth in the pace department.
Prediction:
RCB-W are favourites given their current form and home advantage. However, if UP-W’s bowlers can strike early, we could see an upset.
Live Streaming & Telecast Details
📺 India:
- TV: Star Sports Network (Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, and regional channels)
- Streaming: JioHotstar (free for all users)
🌍 Global Streaming:
- UK: Sky Sports Cricket
- USA & Canada: Willow TV
- Australia: Prime Video