RCBW vs UPW, WPL 2026: After a thrilling win in the Women’s Premier League opener against defending champions Mumbai Indians Women, Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women put up a strong show initially against UP Warriorz. Meg Lanning and co. lost five quick wickets before Deepti Sharma and Deandra Dottin pulled things back in the last few overs. Sharma (45) and Dottin (40) helped UPW reach a face-saving total of 143 runs at the end of 20 overs. Although Shreyanka Patil was quite expensive, she finished with two wickets to her name, while Nadine de Klerk also added a couple to her tally. RCBW need 144 runs to win.
Match Details
- Teams: Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women vs UP Warriorz Women
- Tournament: WPL 2026
- Date: January 12, 2026
- Venue: DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai
- Time: 7:30 PM IST (Toss at 7:00 PM IST)
- Captains: Smriti Mandhana (RCBW) and Meg Lanning (UPW)
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WPL 2026 Match Update: RCB win
12/01/2026 22:26
RCB has chased 144 with 9 wickets in hand and 7.5 overs to spare. One of the most dominant performances you'll ever see.
RCB vs UPW Match Update: End of Grace
12/01/2026 22:23
An exciting knock from Grace Harris has come to an end. She smashed 85 (40), hitting 10 fours and 15 sixes. RCB need just 7 to win now.
Most expensive overs in WPL history
12/01/2026 22:13
- 32 runs - Deandra Dottin - UP Warriorz vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, 2026
- 32 runs - Sneh Rana - Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Giants, 2026
- 28 runs - Deepti Sharma - UP Warriorz vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, 2026
- 25 runs - Tanuja Kanwar - Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Giants, 2023
No mercy from Grace
12/01/2026 22:07
Grace Harris has gone berserk. RCB have crossed the 100-run mark in the 8th over itself. This is destructive batting of the highest quality. Harris is 66 (28). Mandhana 34 (21).
RCB vs UPW Match Update: End of powerplay
12/01/2026 21:57
RCB are miles ahead of the game. After the powerplay, they are 78/0. Harris took Dottin to cleaners, smashing 6 boundaries in the over and reaching her fifty in just 22 balls.
They need just 66 runs from 84 balls and have 10 wickets in hand. RCB would like to chase the target down early and get an NRR boost.
RCB vs UPW Match Update: Mandhana on song
12/01/2026 21:43
Smriti Mandhana has started off with a bang. She's hit 3 boundaries in the first three overs. Harris isn't slowing down either. RCB might just win the match in the powerplay itself.
WPL 2026 LIVE: Great start for RCB
12/01/2026 21:34
Grace Harris starts the chase with 2 boundaries in the first over. Deepti Sharma and Up Warriorz under pressure.
RCBW vs UPW, WPL 2026 LIVE: RCB need 144 runs to win
12/01/2026 21:13
Deepti Shamra and Deandra Dottin's 93-run partnership has helped UPW not only recover well but also reach a face-saving total of 143 runs at the end of 20 overs. RCB, who kept it tight in the initial phase of the game, ended up failing to get rid of the Sharma-Dottin menace despite having multiple opportunities. All eyes on Smriti Mandhana and co now.
RCBW vs UPW LIVE: Dottin survives
12/01/2026 21:01
After taking quite some time to adjudge a stumping, the 3rd umpire has ruled that Deandra Dottin is not out. The UPW batter attempted a big heave and it resulted in her missing the shot completely. Richa Ghosh collected the ball successfully and attempted to break the stumps. However, replays showed that Dottin had managed to ground her bat after it lost contact with the ground on the second time, giving her a reprieve.
RCBW vs UPW, WPL 2026 LIVE: 100 comes up for Warriorz
12/01/2026 20:48
It has taken 16 overs for UP Warriorz to reach the 100-run mark in the game against RCB. A single off the final delivery of the 16th over also marks the 50-run partnership between Deepti Sharma and Deandra Dottin. All eyes on the last four overs.
RCBW vs UPW LIVE: ICYM Shreyanka Patil's double strike
12/01/2026 20:45
RCBW vs UPW LIVE: Lot of extras from Shreyanka Patil
12/01/2026 20:43
Shreyanka Patil bowled three extras in her 3rd over, including an outrageous no-ball that saw Richa Ghosh putting a full stretch behind the stumps to reach the ball. Two wides, a no-ball, two singles, one six and a boundary later, her 15-run over has finally come to an end.
RCBW vs UPW, WPL 2026 LIVE: Another review wasted by RCB
12/01/2026 20:37
RCB have burnt another review as their appeal for an LBW against Deepti Sharma is unsuccessful. Arundhati Reddy had big hopes but she is turned down as ball tracking shows the delivery going down the leg side.
UPW are 77/5 in 14 overs
RCBW vs UPW LIVE: Check out how spin and pace have fared so far
12/01/2026 20:30
RCBW vs UPW LIVE: Outstanding spell from Bell
12/01/2026 20:20
After her 19 dot-ball feat in the 1st WPL 2026 game, Lauren Bell has bowled yet another outstanding spell. Aggressive captaincy from Smriti Mandhana sees Bell bowl out her quota of four overs in the first 10 overs. Dottin survives a scare as RCB's review for an LBW is wasted as the ball is going fown the leg side as per ball tracking. She finishes with figures of 1/16.
RCBW vs UPW LIVE: de Klerk one wicket away
12/01/2026 20:13
RCBW vs UPW, WPL 2026 LIVE: Two in two for de Klerk
12/01/2026 20:11
Nadine de Klerk strikes twice in consecutive deliveries as Arundhati Reddy takes an outstanding catch to get rid of Shweta Sehrawat. UPW have lost half their side now
RCBW vs UPW LIVE: Another wicket
12/01/2026 20:08
Nadine de Klerk joins the party as UP Warriorz lose their 4th wicket. Kiran Navgire, who was demoted to number 4, is the latest batter to depart. UP Warriorz in all sorts of trouble now!
RCBW vs UPW, WPL 2026 LIVE: Shreyanka Patil on fire
12/01/2026 20:08
Shreyanka Patil strikes for the second time as she gets rid of Phoebe Litchfield. UPW have lost two wickets in quick succession and now the pressure is on the middle-order.
RCBW vs UPW LIVE: UP Warriorz lose their 2nd wicket
12/01/2026 20:02
No luck for Meg Lanning this time around as Shreyanka Patil successfully gets rid of the UP Warriorz captain. Radha Yadav completes the catch and Lanning walks back after scoring 14 runs from 21 deliveries.
- Lanning vs Shreyanka in T20s
4 innings
15 balls
13 runs
3 dismissals
Avg 4.33
SR 86.66
RCBW vs UPW, WPL 2026 LIVE: Lanning survives
12/01/2026 19:58
Lauren Bell seemingly had her second wicket before the TV umpire confirms that Arundhati Reddy had dropped the catch. Relief for Lanning who went straight to the umpires as the catch was taken.
UPW are 38/1
RCBW vs UPW LIVE: WICKET
12/01/2026 19:55
Lauren Bell gets the first wicket for RCB as she gets rid of Harleen Deol. UP Warriorz are one woman down and it is the in-form Bell who does the job again for RCB.
RCBW vs UPW, WPL 2026 LIVE: A poor over from Smith
12/01/2026 19:48
Lindsay Smith's ghosts from the previous game have returned to haunt her as she concedes a 9-run over. Lanning uses a sweep shot to get her first boundary of the game.
RCBW vs UPW LIVE: Bell senses blood
12/01/2026 19:41
Barring a boundary off the third delivery, Lauren Bell has been on the money once again, troubling Harleen Deol. Just 4 runs coming off the second over from Bell.
UPW are 13/0
RCBW vs UPW, WPL 2026 LIVE: First boundary for UP Warriorz
12/01/2026 19:37
Harleen Deol strikes the first four of the match to get the scoreboard ticking for UP Warriorz. Six runs came off that second over from Lindsay Smith.
RCBW vs UPW LIVE: Tidy first over from Bell
12/01/2026 19:34
Just three singles in the first over from Lauren Bell as she completes a tidy over. The ball is swinging slightly and RCB have gotten off to the perfect start.
UPW are 3/0
RCBW vs UPW, WPL 2026 LIVE: Lanning gets new opening partner
12/01/2026 19:30
UP Warriorz openers Meg Lanning and Harleen Deol are out in the middle to commence the proceedings for the team. Looks like UPW have decided to keep Kiran Navgire for later. Lauren Bell with the new ball for RCB. Right, time for live action
RCBW vs UPW LIVE: Take a look at the playing XIs
12/01/2026 19:26
RCBW vs UPW, WPL 2026 LIVE: What did meg Lanning have to say?
12/01/2026 19:12
"We would have chased as well. You have to bat really well here. Hopefully we can get off to a good start and give ourselves a chance. We chased well and kept ourselves in the game, and we also created a lot of chances with the ball - we just didn’t take them. Against good sides, that makes a difference, but there’s still a lot to take confidence from. We’ve had a good week together leading into the first game, but the first match is always a bit chaotic with a new group. Now that it’s out of the way, hopefully we can keep improving and get a win tonight," UPW captain Meg Lanning said at the toss.
RCBW vs UPW LIVE: Smriti Mandhana speaks
12/01/2026 19:05
"We would like to first today. We have seen dew come in the later of the innings, we also won the previous game by chasing. DY Patil has been a big chasing ground, any total is not good enough, it is always easy to know what you are chasing. Nadine really got us through in bowling and batting, it is about contributions and we all want to contribute," Smriti Mandhana said after winning the toss.
RCBW vs UPW LIVE: Bengaluru to bowl first
12/01/2026 19:02
Smriti Mandhana wins the toss and opts to bowl first in the contest between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and UP Warriorz. RCB make one change to their playing XI, with Gautami coming in for Prema. UPW don't make any changes to their side.
RCBW vs UPW, WPL 2026 LIVE: Countdown begins
12/01/2026 18:54
RCBW vs UPW Live Streaming Details
12/01/2026 18:44
- In India (TV): Star Sports Network (Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, etc.)
- Live Streaming: JioHotstar app and website
RCBW vs UPW LIVE: Can UP Warriorz get a W?
12/01/2026 18:44
UP Warriorz Women showed promise in their opener against Gujarat Giants, posting 197/8 chasing 208, powered by Phoebe Litchfield's explosive 78 off 40. However, they fell short, exposing middle-order fragility. Meg Lanning, needing just 18 runs for 1000 WPL career runs, will anchor the innings, supported by Deepti Sharma, Sophie Ecclestone, and Shikha Pandey.
RCBW vs UPW LIVE: Recap of a record breaking weekend
12/01/2026 18:36
RCBW vs UPW, WPL 2026 LIVE: Pre-game performance by Ritviz
12/01/2026 18:34
RCBW vs UPW LIVE: Navi Mumbai pitch report
12/01/2026 18:29
The DY Patil pitch favours batters with consistent bounce and short boundaries, often leading to high scores (170+ competitive). Dew could aid the chase in the evening game. RCBW's momentum gives them a slight edge, but UPW's batting depth could make this competitive. Expect a high-scoring thriller with key battles in the powerplay and middle overs.
RCBW vs UPW LIVE: Can RCB make it two in a row?
12/01/2026 18:24
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women enter this clash with confidence after a dramatic last-ball victory over Mumbai Indians in the opener. Nadine de Klerk's unbeaten 63 off 44 balls rescued them from 65/6 to chase down 155. But barring that knock, RCBW did not have a lot of things to write home about. Smriti Mandhana failed to hit the top gear while the team did not seem to have a settled combination. Players like Grace Harris, Richa Ghosh, and Lauren Bell will also look to add firepower.
RCBW vs UPW Live: Match 5
12/01/2026 16:41
It's Match 5 of WPL 2026 with all teams playing at least a game each. In Mumbai, Royal Challengers Bengaluru will take on UP Warriorz. Having clinched a last-over thriller against defending champions Mumbai Indians, Smriti Mandhana & Co will be confident. But they cannot take Meg Lanning-led UPW lighlt despite their loss in the first game.
