RCB-W vs UPW-W Preview: WPL Fantasy Cricket Tips for Today’s Match 7 Women’s IPL, Match Preview, Details, Pitch Report, Weather Forecast, Squad, Probable XI, Match Prediction & Expert advice
RCB-W vs UPW-W Preview: The eighth game of the WPL 2023 will be played on Friday (March 10) at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai between Royal Challengers Bangalore Women (RCB-W) and UP Warriorz (UP-W). The Challengers have yet to win a game and are now ranked bottom in the points standings. They lost their previous encounter against Gujarat Giants by just 11 runs after failing to chase down a 202-run goal. Sophie Devine batted beautifully for the Challengers, scoring 66 runs off 45 pitches.
The Warriorz, on the other side, have won and lost one game apiece this season. They were defeated by Delhi Capitals by 42 runs in their last encounter. Batting first, the Caps scored 211 runs for the cost of four wickets in 20 overs. In response, the Warriorz could only make 169 runs. Tahlia McGrath got 90 runs off 50 deliveries but couldn’t push her team over the line.
Match Details
| Match | Royal Challengers Bangalore Women vs UP Warriorz Women |
| Date and Time | March 10, 2023, 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai |
| Live Streaming | Jio Cinema |
Pitch Report
This stadium has proven to be a high-scoring environment, with teams routinely exceeding the 200-run mark. The tournament has been a display of outstanding batting performances thus far, and this game is set to be no exception.
| HR | Temp | Rain | W. speed | W. direction | Clouds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15h | 29 | 0 mm. | 5.96 k/h | From: NNW | 0% |
| 18h | 28 | 0 mm. | 4.89 k/h | From: NNE | 0% |
| 21h | 28 | 0 mm. | 2.85 k/h | From: NE | 0% |
Weather Forecast
We anticipate a nice evening in Mumbai, with favourable circumstances for batting. The wicket would be flat, and the ball would land neatly on the bat. Previous games played here have seen bowlers struggle. In this game, a score of 180 or above is required for the team batting first.
RCB-W vs UPW-W Squad
RCB
| # | Batting | Position | R | B | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Smriti Mandhana | batter | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1 | Sophie Devine | All-Rounder | 36 | 24 | 5 | 1 |
| 7 | Ellyse Perry | All-Rounder | 52 | 39 | 6 | 1 |
| 349 | Kanika Ahuja | All-Rounder | 8 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 26 | Heather Knight | All-Rounder | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 317 | Shreyanka Patil | All-Rounder | 15 | 10 | 3 | 0 |
| 123 | Erin Burns | All-Rounder | 12 | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| 34 | Richa Ghosh | Wicket Keeper | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 385 | Komal Zanzad | Bowler | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Renuka Singh | Bowler | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 397 | Sahana Pawar | Bowler | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Sophie Ecclestone | All-Rounder | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Tahlia McGrath | All-Rounder | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Deepti Sharma | All-Rounder | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 35 | Alyssa Healy | Wicket Keeper | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 43 | Anjali Sarvani | Bowler | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 48 | Rajeshwari Gayakwad | Bowler | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | Shweta Sehrawat | batter | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 87 | Kiran Navgire | batter | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 129 | Grace Harris | All-Rounder | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 156 | Devika Vaidya | All-Rounder | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 247 | Simran Shaikh | batter | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 138 | 117 | 16 | 2 |
| # | Bowling | Position | O | M | R | W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 385 | Komal Zanzad | Bowler | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 317 | Shreyanka Patil | All-Rounder | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 123 | Erin Burns | All-Rounder | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
UPW
| # | Batting | Position | R | B | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 156 | Devika Vaidya | All-Rounder | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 35 | Alyssa Healy | Wicket Keeper | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 129 | Grace Harris | All-Rounder | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 43 | Anjali Sarvani | Bowler | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 48 | Rajeshwari Gayakwad | Bowler | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Sophie Ecclestone | All-Rounder | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Deepti Sharma | All-Rounder | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Tahlia McGrath | All-Rounder | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | Shweta Sehrawat | batter | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 87 | Kiran Navgire | batter | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 247 | Simran Shaikh | batter | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WPL | Sophie Devine | All-Rounder | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Smriti Mandhana | batter | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Ellyse Perry | All-Rounder | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Renuka Singh | Bowler | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 26 | Heather Knight | All-Rounder | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 34 | Richa Ghosh | Wicket Keeper | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 123 | Erin Burns | All-Rounder | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 317 | Shreyanka Patil | All-Rounder | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 349 | Kanika Ahuja | All-Rounder | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 385 | Komal Zanzad | Bowler | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 397 | Sahana Pawar | Bowler | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| # | Bowling | Position | O | M | R | W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 129 | Grace Harris | All-Rounder | 4 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| 43 | Anjali Sarvani | Bowler | 3 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| 48 | Rajeshwari Gayakwad | Bowler | 4 | 0 | 26 | 1 |
| 2 | Sophie Ecclestone | All-Rounder | 3.3 | 0 | 13 | 4 |
| 13 | Deepti Sharma | All-Rounder | 4 | 0 | 26 | 3 |
| 156 | Devika Vaidya | All-Rounder | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Total | 19.3 | 0 | 138 | 8 |
Probable XI
Royal Challengers Bangalore Women
Smriti Mandhana (c), Sophie Devine, Ellyse Perry, Heather Knight, Richa Ghosh (wk), Kanika Ahuja, Megan Schutt/Dane van Niekerk, Poonam Khemnar, Renuka Singh Thakur, Shreyanka Patil and Preeti Bose/Komal Zanzad.
UP Warriorz Women
Alyssa Healy (c&wk), Shweta Sehrawat, Kiran Navgire, Tahlia McGrath, Deepti Sharma, Devika Vaidya, Simran Shaikh, Sophie Ecclestone, Shabnim Ismail, Anjali Sarvani and Rajeshwari Gayakwad.
Points Table
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Lost | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mumbai Indians | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | +4.228 |
| 2 | Delhi Capitals | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | +0.965 |
| 3 | UP Warriorz | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -0.864 |
| 4 | Gujarat Giants | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -2.327 |
| 5 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | -2.263 |
RCB-W vs UP-W Dream11 match top picks
Top Wicketkeeper Pick
Richa Ghosh (3 matches, 40 runs, Average: 13.33)
Richa Ghosh has been inconsistent in the WPL this season, scoring 40 runs in three games. Richa’s average is 13.33, although she can score runs at a high strike rate. Richa is a fantastic addition to your RCB-W vs UP-W Dream11 prediction squad since she is expected to play as a floater.
Top Batter Pick
Smriti Mandhana (3 matches, 76 runs, Average: 25.33)
Smriti Mandhana has a T20I average of 27.74, making her one of the top openers in the world. Mandhana has 76 runs in three WPL games so far, scoring early in each of her innings. Mandhana is a must-have in any RCB-W vs UP-W Dream11 prediction squad, as she is expected to score a lot for the Royal Challengers Bangalore.
Top All-rounder Pick
Tahlia McGrath (2 matches, 90 runs, Average: 90.00)
Tahlia McGrath enters the game after scoring a fifty against the Delhi Capitals. McGrath is a powerful batter who can hit a home run on the first pitch. McGrath is another good option for your RCB-W versus UP-W Dream11 prediction squad, as she will likely offer value with the ball as well.
Top Bowler Pick
Sophie Ecclestone (2 matches, 3 wickets, Average: 22.00)
Sophie Ecclestone is a renowned white-ball bowler who has been in excellent form recently. She has three wickets at 22.00 in two WPL matches. Ecclestone is a useful addition to your RCB-W vs UP-W Dream11 prediction team since he can score important runs down the order.
Top Captain
Alyssa Healy
Alyssa Healy is a powerful batter who can score huge runs at the top of the order. While she is yet to play in the WPL, Healy has a T20I batting average of 24.40, which will serve her well. With the good batting circumstances, Healy is a feasible captain or vice-captain option for your RCB-W versus UP-W Dream11 prediction squad.
Top Vice Captain
Sophie Devine
Sophie Devine had a good game the night before, scoring 66 runs off 45 balls. She is a seasoned campaigner who is noted for scoring large runs while maintaining a respectable strike rate. Devine is a good leadership pick for your RCB-W versus UP-W Dream11 prediction squad, as she is bound to play some ball.
RCB-W vs UPW-W match expert tips for WPL 2023, Match 8
Heather Knight had a strong showing in the WPL, hitting 64 runs and taking four wickets in three games. Knight is one of the finest batters in the world, capable of hitting in both the middle and top of the order. Knight is a terrific addition to your RCB-W vs UP-W Dream11 prediction squad since she is in good form and provides value with the ball.
Match Prediction
We anticipate another exciting game under the lights in Mumbai on Friday evening. Royal Challengers Bangalore have players who aren’t used to losing a lot of games, and we anticipate them to fight from the first ball in this match. UP Warriorz, on the other hand, are no pushovers and have many of match-winners with bat and ball. Our guess is that the UP Warriorz will win in a tight game.
