UP-W vs BLR-W, Women’s Premier League 2025: Match Prediction, Dream 11 Team, Fantasy Tips and Pitch Report | UP Warriorz vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru

The Women’s Premier League (WPL) has entered its most exciting phase with teams looking to get through the playoffs and stake their claim on the trophy. With that, UP Warriorz will be up against defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow where they will try to garner a place above them in the points table and return back to winning ways.

Both teams are at same points in the WPL season so far even though Warriorz have played a match more than RCB. The two teams have enough firepower to upset any team’s prospects in the tournament. However, both sides are struggling with trying to find the right combination for their team.

Match Details: WPL 2025, Match 18:

• Date and Time: March 8 – 07:30 pm is/ 02:00 pm GMT
• Venue: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow

Ekana Stadium Pitch Report:

Ekana Stadium sets itself apart from many other venues, as its wickets tend to favor bowlers, especially those who excel with slower or spin deliveries. During last season’s IPL, the pitch presented a varied challenge, offering a balanced contest for both batters and bowlers, with conditions playing a crucial role. However, the overall trend leaned towards the bowlers having the advantage, making it harder for batters to assert dominance. It will be fascinating to see how the pitch behaves in the upcoming clash between the two sides. The unique characteristics of the Ekana wicket consistently bring an element of thrill and unpredictability, ensuring fans are kept on the edge of their seats throughout the game.

UP-W vs BLR-W Dream11 Prediction Picks:

• Wicketkeeper: Richa Ghosh
• Batters: Smriti Mandhana, Kiran Navgire, Georgia Voll
• All-rounders: Grace Harris, Ellyse PerryDeepti Sharma, Chinelle Henry
• Bowlers: Sophie Ecclestone, Sneh Rana, Renuka Singh Thakur

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UP-W vs BLR-W Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

• Choice 1: Ellyse Perry (c), Deepti Sharma (vc)
• Choice 2: Georgia Voll (c), Sophie Ecclestone (vc)

UP-W vs BLR-W Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Kranti Goud, Razeshwari Gayakwad, Alana King, Arushi Goel,

UP-W vs BLR-W Dream11 Team for today’s match (March 8, 02:00 pm GMT):

Squads:

UP Warriorz: Kiran Navgire, Vrindaa 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, Arushi Goel, Poonam Khemnar, Anjali Sarvani, Gauer Sultana.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Smriti Mandhana (C), Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Ellyse Perry, Richa Ghosh (Wk), Raghvi Bist, Kanika Ahuja, Georgia Wareham, Kim Garth, Sneh Rana, Prema Rawat, Prema Rawat, Renuka Singh Thakur, Ekta Bisht, Sabbhineni Meghana, Nuzhat Parween, Heather Graham, Charlotte Dean, Jagravi Pawar, Jagravi Pawar, Joshitha Vj

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This article was first published at WomenCricket.coma Cricket Times company.