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RCB Crush UPW to Reach WPL 2026 Final
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and UP Warriorz (UPW) played the 18th match of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 on January 29, 2026, at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara.
RCB won the toss and chose to bowl first.
UPW had a great start with Deepti Sharma and Meg Lanning scoring quickly.
However, RCB bowlers Nadine de Klerk and Grace Harris took important wickets to restrict UPW to 143/8.
RCB then chased down the target in 13.1 overs, with Grace Harris scoring 75 runs off 37 balls and Smriti Mandhana scoring an unbeaten half-century.
RCB is currently at the top of the points table and has secured a spot in the final.
UPW is at the bottom and needs to win their remaining matches to stay in the playoff race.
The match was broadcast live on various platforms in India, the USA, Canada, and the UK.
RCB won the toss and chose to bowl first against UPW in the 18th match of WPL 2026.
UPW had a strong start with a 75-run opening stand by Deepti Sharma and Meg Lanning.
Nadine de Klerk took 4 wickets for 22 runs, and Grace Harris took 2 wickets for 22 runs to restrict UPW to 143/8.
RCB chased down the target in 13.1 overs, with Grace Harris scoring 75 runs off 37 balls and Smriti Mandhana scoring an unbeaten half-century.
RCB secured a spot in the final, while UPW needs to win their remaining matches to keep playoff hopes alive.
- Who
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) vs UP Warriorz (UPW)
- What
- 18th match of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026
- Where
- BCA Stadium (Kotambi Stadium), Vadodara
- When
- January 29, 2026, at 7:30 PM IST
- Why
- RCB aims to bounce back from recent losses, UPW needs to win to keep playoff hopes alive
Key facts
- Match
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs UP Warriorz, Match 18
- Tournament
- Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026
- Date
- January 29, 2026
- Time
- 7:30 PM IST
- Venue
- BCA Stadium (Kotambi Stadium), Vadodara
- Toss Time
- 7:00 PM IST
- Live Broadcast (India)
- Star Sports Network, JioHotstar app and website
- Live Broadcast (USA/Canada)
- Willow TV
- Live Broadcast (UK)
- Sky Sports Cricket, Sky Go app, NOW Sports memberships
Timeline
RCB's bowling dominated Punjab,
They chose to bowl first against UPW,
Against Delhi, their bowling shone,
Toss won, RCB elected to bowl,
18th WPL match, RCB takes the field first.
Quotes
Amy Jones
England wicketkeeper-batter and UP Warriorz player
“I've only heard good things about WPL, and it's definitely been something that I've wanted to be a part of. So yeah, really excited for this opportunity. It's been a difficult hour, but I've been watching the highlights and been looking forward to watching those each morning.”
thehansindia.com
“Everyone's really up for it. We've had some really good training sessions and a great team talk today before we left the hotel. Everyone's really excited to get out there and put on a show.”
thehansindia.com
Sources
WPL Scoreboard: UPW vs RCB
Inside RCB Women Vs UP Warriorz Women WPL 2026 Match: Big Hits & Turning Points
De Klerk, Harris star as RCB hammer UP Warriorz to enter WPL final
RCB vs UPW WPL Live Streaming: Royal Challengers Bengaluru win the toss, opts to bowl vs UP Warriorz
RCB Vs UPW, WPL 2026: Smriti Mandhana & Co Confirm Final Spot After Crushing UP Warriorz By 9 Wickets
WPL 2026: Grace Harris’ all-round brilliance powers Royal Challengers Bengaluru into final
De Klerk leads RCB fightback, restricts UPW to 143/8
WPL 2026: Excited to get out there and put on a show, says debutant Amy Jones ahead of UPW’s do-or-die clash with RCB
WPL: De Klerk 4-fer helps RCB restrict Warriorz to 143
UPW Vs RCB, WPL 2026: Who Won Yesterday's WPL Match?
MI vs GG WPL Live Streaming: When and where to watch Mumbai Indians vs Gujarat Giants
WPL 2026: RCB dent UP Warriorz's Playoff hopes, clinch one-sided contest by eight wickets
Grace Harris, Smriti Mandhana, and Nadine de Klerk power RCB into WPL 2026 final with dominant win over UPW
WPL 2026 points table: RCB reach final, but who can progress to the Eliminator?
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