WPL 2025: RCB vs UP Warriors Prediction and Betting Tips

Royal Challengers Bangalore vs UP Warriors, the 18th match of Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 is set to be played on March 8 at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow. Both teams have been struggling recently. Warriors are almost out of the playoffs qualification race after recently facing defeat against Mumbai Indians in a crucial game. On the other hand, this match is also crucial for RCB as they are coming off a four-match losing streak. In this article, we will cover the Royal Challengers Bangalore vs UP Warriors prediction of who will come out as the winner with an understanding of the recent form, squads, H2Hs, pitch report, and other factors.

Royal Challengers Bangalore vs UP Warriors: Both teams preview 

Royal Challengers Bangalore

The defending champions, Royal Challengers Bangalore, are currently standing at 4th in the table with just two victories in six games. The team lost their last four games in a row to Mumbai  Indians, UP Warriors, Gujarat Giants, and Delhi Capitals. Now this game is so crucial for the team to keep their playoff qualification chances alive.

Strengths: The batting lineup of the team is amazing with prominent names like Smriti Mandhana, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Ellyse Perry, and Richa Ghosh.

Weaknesses: The bowling lineup has been so inconsistent this season. This is one of the main reasons for the team’s struggle recently.

UP Warriors

After a recent defeat against Mumbai Indians by 6 wickets, the UP Warriors are now almost out of the playoff qualification race. They currently rank at the bottom of the table with two victories in seven matches. The team is on a three-match losing streak.

Strengths: The spin bowling department, including players like Sophie Ecclestone and Deepti Sharma, did well along with the top order.

Weaknesses: The batting lineup has struggled a lot in this season, and the team has made a lot of changes with the batting order.

H2H and Pitch Report 

Pitch Report 

Royal Challengers Bangalore vs UP Warriors, the 18th match of the WPL 2025 is set to be played at Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow. Pitch here is often a balanced pitch.

Results of the last match played at Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow

UP Warriors vs Mumbai Indians (Mar 6, 2025) – Mumbai Indians won by 6 wickets

Gujarat Giants vs UP Warriors (Mar 3, 2025) – Gujarat Giants won by 81 runs

Royal Challengers Bangalore vs UP Warriors: Who will win?

With both team strengths, weaknesses, and recent form, Royal Challengers Bangalore is expected to win this match. They have a well-balanced squad featuring an in-form batting lineup including players like Smriti Mandhana, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Ellyse Perry, and Richa Ghosh.