Women's Premier League 2026: RCB vs UPW head-to-head record over the years
RCB and UPW have been on par in head-to-head records after three seasons of WPL
WPL 2026 rolls on with Match 5 at the DY Patil Sports Academy Stadium, with Royal Challengers Bengaluru facing UP Warriorz in a crucial early-season contest. RCB skipper Smriti Mandhana won the coin flip of the match and invited Meg Lanning-led UPW to bat first.
RCB vs UPW WPL 2026 playing 11:
RCB playing 11: Grace Harris, Smriti Mandhana (capt), D Hemalatha, Richa Ghosh (wk), Gautami Naik, Radha Yadav, Nadine de Klerk, Arundhati Reddy, Shreyanka Patil, Linsey Smith, Lauren Bell
UPW playing 11: Kiran Navgire, Meg Lanning (capt), Phoebe Litchfield, Harleen Deol, Shweta Sehrawat (wk), Deandra Dottin, Deepti Sharma, Sophie Ecclestone, Asha Sobhana, Shikha Pandey, Kranti Gaud
RCB arrive with momentum, having looked settled in both departments, while UPW are still shaping their best combinations. Newly appointed skipper Meg Lanning endured a scratchy start, but the positive for UPW was Phoebe Litchfield, whose fluent strokeplay at No.3 provided stability and intent.
UPW’s middle-order composition will be under focus, with Harleen Deol and Deepti Sharma likely to shoulder responsibility before the power hitters are unleashed. For RCB, the spotlight falls on D Hemalatha, who has an important role near the top but needs to address her vulnerability to straight deliveries. UPW’s Kiran Navgire also remains a key X-factor, especially given her explosive domestic form. Monday night in Navi Mumbai should offer clearer insight into both teams’ tactical blueprints.
UP Warriorz, on the other hand, are keen to bounce back after falling just short against Gujarat Giants. Despite the loss, Phoebe Litchfield’s fluent knock offered plenty of encouragement. The spotlight, however, will be on Deepti Sharma, whose subdued showing in the opener was uncharacteristic. A stronger all-round response from her could tilt the balance. With form meeting intent, today’s encounter sets up as a fascinating early-season battle.
With all that in mind, let’s take a look at how their head-to-head encounters have panned out over the years.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs UP Warriorz: head to head in WPL
| Match Type | Season (WPL) | Winning Team (Score) | Losing Team (Score) | Date | Venue |
| 8th Match | 2023 | UP Warriorz Women (139-0) | RCB Women (138)* | Mar 10, 2023 | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai |
| 13th Match | 2023 | RCB Women (136-5) | UP Warriorz Women (135)* | Mar 15, 2023 | Dr DY Patil Sports Academy |
| 2nd Match | 2024 | RCB Women (157-6) | UP Warriorz Women (155-7) | Feb 24, 2024 | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium |
| 11th Match | 2024 | RCB Women (198-3) | UP Warriorz Women (175-8) | Mar 4, 2024 | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium |
| 9th Match | 2025 | UP Warriorz Women (Super Over) | RCB Women (180-6) | Feb 24, 2025 | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium |
| 18th Match | 2025 | UP Warriorz Women (225-5) | RCB Women (213) | Mar 8, 2025 | Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
WPL 2023
In the opening season of the WPL, i.e., WPL 2023, Royal Challengers and UP Warriorz faced each other twice in the group stage, with both teams winning one match each. UP finished above RCB overall, as they were knocked out in the Eliminator, while RCB finished fourth in the table.
WPL 2024
The two sides faced each other twice again in the group stages in WPL 2024, but this time it was RCB who dominated UP Warriorz with wins in both games. UP Warriorz finished fourth in the table overall, while RCB were crowned champions of the season.
WPL 2025
Once again in WPL 2025, both sides played each other only during the group stages, but this time it was UP Warriorz who emerged victorious on both occasions. Despite that, RCB finished above UP Warriorz, who suffered the wooden spoon.