UP Warriorz and Royal Challengers Bengaluru will square off in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 on March 8 at 7:30 PM IST at Lucknow’s Ekana Stadium. Both teams are in danger of missing the playoffs; with UP Warriorz managing only two victories in seven games, currently at the bottom of the table, while the Challengers losing four straight games have dropped to fourth place.
The UP Warriorz have struggled to gain traction and have had another uneven season. They lost their opening two games, first by six wickets to Gujarat Giants and then by seven wickets to Delhi Capitals. They then recovered, defeating Delhi by 33 runs and the Challengers in an exciting Super Over match. However, they failed to continue in the momentum, suffering a heavy 81-run loss to Gujarat Giants and most recently to Mumbai by six wickets.
After successfully chasing down a record 201 against Gujarat and thrashing Delhi by eight wickets, RCB started the season with two resounding wins. But they lost four straight games as their form declined sharply. They first lost to Mumbai Indians by four wickets, then lost a thrilling Super Over game to UP Warriorz, and also suffered a defeat at the hands of Gujarat. In their most recent match, they were totally outplayed by Delhi, losing by nine wickets, demonstrating their ongoing difficulties.
Head-to-Head:
The Challengers hold a 3-2 overall lead in this competitive head-to-head matchup between these two teams. Both teams won one game apiece in the 2023 WPL, but the Challengers dominated in 2024 with two victories. Their first meeting this season was a nail-biter, with UP Warriorz winning in the Super Over. Ellyse Perry scored a vital 90* to help RCB to a solid total of 180/6. With a quickfire 33 off 19 balls, Sophie Ecclestone helped UP Warriorz match the total. UPW scored eight runs in the Super Over, and Ecclestone’s outstanding bowling then held RCB to only four, resulting in a thrilling victory.
Squads:
UP Warriorz
Deepti Sharma (C), Arushi Goel, Kiran Navgire, Shweta Sehrawat, Vrinda Dinesh, Chamari Athapaththu, Chinelle Henry, Grace Harris, Kranti Goud, Poonam Khemnar, Sophie Ecclestone, Tahlia McGrath, Uma Chetry, Alana King, Anjali Sarvani, Gouher Sultana, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Saima Thakor
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Sabbineni Meghana, Smriti Mandhana (C), Nuzhat Parween, Charlie Dean, Ellyse Perry, Georgia Wareham, Heather Graham, Joshitha V J, Kanika Ahuja, Kim Garth, Prema Rawat, Raghvi Bist, Sneh Rana, Richa Ghosh, Ekta Bisht, Jagravi Pawar, Renuka Singh Thakur
Where to watch UP Warriorz vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru?
Fans in India can watch the game live on Star Sports, which will broadcast the match on television. Jio Hotstar, which is available on Android, iOS, and Smart TVs, will offer free live streaming of the game on its website and app for those who would rather watch it online.
Schedule:
UP Warriorz WPL 2025 Fixtures:
February 16 – vs Gujarat Giants, Vadodara – Lost by 6 wickets
February 19 – vs Delhi Capitals, Vadodara – Lost by 7 wickets
February 22 – vs Delhi Capitals, Bengaluru – Won by 33 runs
February 24 – vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Bengaluru – Won by 4 runs in Super Over
February 26 – vs Mumbai Indians, Bengaluru – Won by 8 wickets
March 3 – vs Gujarat Giants, Lucknow – Lost by 81 runs
March 6 – vs Mumbai Indians, Lucknow – Lost by 6 wickets
March 8 – vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Lucknow
Royal Challengers Bengaluru WPL 2025 Fixtures:
February 14 – vs Gujarat Giants, Vadodara – Won by 6 wickets
February 17 – vs Delhi Capitals, Vadodara – Won by 8 wickets
February 21 – vs Mumbai Indians, Bengaluru – Lost by 4 wickets
February 24 – vs UP Warriorz, Bengaluru – Lost by 4 runs (Super Over)
February 27 – vs Gujarat Giants, Bengaluru – Lost by 6 wickets
March 1 – vs Delhi Capitals, Bengaluru – Lost by 9 wickets
March 8 – vs UP Warriorz, Lucknow
March 11 – vs Mumbai Indians, Brabourne
Broadcast and Live Streaming Details:
For fans in Australia –
Catch all the live WPL action on Fox Sports
For fans in the United States and Canada –
Catch all the live WPL action on WillowTV
For fans in the United Kingdom –
Catch all the live WPL action on Sky Sports Cricket
For fans in South Africa and Sub-Saharan regions –
Catch all the live WPL action on SuperSport
For fans in New Zealand –
Catch all the live WPL action on Sky Sports 3
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