Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will lock horns with UP Warriorz (UPW) in match number 4 of the Women’s Premier League (WPL 2026) at 7:30 PM IST on Monday. RCB enter the contest high on confidence after pulling off a stunning last-ball victory over defending champions Mumbai Indians, while UP Warriorz are desperate to bounce back following a narrow 10-run defeat against Gujarat Giants (GG). Both teams showed maturity but ended on different results.
The match will once again be staged at the DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai, a venue that has already produced two high-scoring thrillers this season. With both teams boasting explosive batting line-ups and bowling units still searching for consistency, another run-filled evening is firmly on the cards.
Match Details: RCB vs UP Warriorz
- Match: Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women vs UP Warriorz Women, Match 4
- Date: January 12, 2026 (Monday)
- Time: 7:30 PM IST (Toss at 7:00 PM)
- Venue: Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai
- Live Streaming: JioHotstar (App & Website)
- Broadcast: Star Sports Network
RCB-W vs UPW-W Head-to-Head Record
Interestingly, the rivalry between RCB and UP Warriorz has been one of the most evenly contested in the league.
- Total Matches Played: 6
- RCB Won: 3
- UP Warriorz Won: 3
Pitch Report: Dr DY Patil Sports Academy for RCB vs UPW
- High Scoring Surface: The track remains flat with excellent value for shots.
- Seam Assistance: Fast bowlers have enjoyed early movement, especially in the PowerPlay.
- Chasing Factor: Dew has not been decisive so far, but chasing still offers a slight advantage.
RCB vs UPW: Team News & Key Players
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
RCB’s campaign has been reshaped by Nadine de Klerk’s heroics and the absence of Ellyse Perry and Pooja Vastrakar.
- Smriti Mandhana: Anchor and leader at the top.
- Nadine de Klerk: Fresh off a match-winning all-round performance.
- Lauren Bell: Key new-ball weapon.
UP Warriorz (UPW)
Despite the loss to Gujarat, UPW’s batting showed serious firepower. Shweta Sehrawat was a revalation with the bat.
- Meg Lanning: Proven big-match performer.
- Phoebe Litchfield: Coming off a blistering 78 in the opener.
- Sophie Ecclestone: WPL’s third-highest wicket-taker
RCB vs UPW Probable XIs
RCB: Smriti Mandhana (C), Georgia Voll/Linsey Smith, D Hemalatha, Grace Harris, Richa Ghosh, Nadine de Klerk, Shreyanka Patil, Radha Yadav, Arundhati Reddy, Prema Rawat, Lauren Bell.
UPW: Kiran Navgire, Meg Lanning (C), Phoebe Litchfield, Harleen Deol, Deepti Sharma, Deandra Dottin, Shweta Sehrawat (WK), Shikha Pandey, Sophie Ecclestone, Asha Sobhana, Kranti Gaud.
Match Prediction: Who will win?
Prediction: UP Warriorz to win.
No doubt, RCB have a great team and won their last match but they have issues as well. The bowling is heavily dependent on Lauren Bell giving a good start. UP Warriorz, meanwhile, have all the basis covered. They just need Shikha Pandey to step up. The batting, on paper, is fiercely competitive but under Lanning, UPW are quite strong.
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