Match Overview
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women delivered a dominant performance to defeat UP Warriors Women by 8 wickets in the Women’s Premier League 2026. Chasing a moderate total, RCB’s batters controlled the innings from the start and completed the chase comfortably with plenty of overs to spare.
The result strengthened RCB’s position in the standings, while UP Warriors struggled to keep pace after a below-par batting display.
Match Summary
| Match | RCB Women vs UP Warriorz Women |
| Tournament | Women’s Premier League 2026 |
| Venue | BCA Stadium, Vadodara |
| Result | RCB Women won by 8 wickets |
| UP Warriorz Score | 143/8 (20 overs) |
| RCB Score | 147/2 (13.1 overs) |
| Player of the Match | Grace Harris |
UP Warriorz Women Innings
143/8 in 20 overs
UP Warriorz Women struggled to build momentum after losing wickets at regular intervals. While a couple of batters provided resistance, the team was unable to produce a significant partnership to push the score beyond a competitive total.
UP Warriorz Batting Highlights
| Batter | Runs | Balls |
| Deepti Sharma | 55 | 43 |
| Meg Lanning | 41 | 30 |
The middle order tried to stabilize the innings, but RCB’s bowlers maintained control through disciplined lines and lengths.
RCB Women Bowling Performance
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets |
| Nadine de Klerk | 4 | 22 | 4 |
| Grace Harris | 3 | 22 | 2 |
| Lauren Bell | 4 | 21 | 1 |
RCB bowlers produced a well-rounded performance, taking key wickets and restricting scoring opportunities throughout the innings.
RCB Women Innings
147/2 in 13.1 overs
RCB Women made light work of the chase with aggressive intent in the powerplay. Their top order ensured the required run rate never became a concern, finishing the match dominantly.
RCB Batting Highlights
| Batter | Runs | Balls |
| Grace Harris | 75 | 37 |
| Smriti Mandhana | 54 | 27 |
Harris played an explosive knock, while Mandhana anchored the chase with calm and controlled batting.
Phase-Wise Match Analysis
- Powerplay: RCB gained early momentum with quick scoring and minimal risk.
- Middle Overs: The partnership between Harris and Mandhana took the game away from the UP Warriors.
- Finish: RCB completed the chase comfortably with several overs remaining.
Player of the Match
Grace Harris earned the award for her match-winning all-round performance, including a powerful innings that ensured a smooth chase.
What This Result Means
- RCB Women strengthened their campaign with a comprehensive victory.
- UP Warriorz Women will need to improve their batting consistency in the upcoming matches.
- The win highlighted RCB’s strong balance in both batting and bowling departments.
What’s Next
RCB Women will look to continue their winning momentum, while UP Warriors aim to bounce back and stay competitive in the remaining league fixtures.
