WPL season 2 champion RCB Women team will face UP Warriorz in the Match number of 5 of WPL 2026 edition. Both teams want to start their season journey with a win. As RCB is playing this game, we can expect a lot of buzz and social media discussion about the game among the fans. The match will be played on January 12, 2026 at the the same ground where India won the Women’s World Cup. To know more about this game, you can visit the 96in app and website, get to know about how to get tickets for RCB vs UPW, odds, predictions, live scores, stats, and lot more.
About Both Teams
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women are one of the strongest teams in the league.
- Their captain Smriti Mandhana is a world-class batter.
- Ellyse Perry is also in their team and plays amazing cricket.
- Their other good players are Richa Ghosh, Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, and Renuka Singh Thakur.
- RCB Women won the WPL title in 2024 edition.
UP Warriorz Women
- UP Warriorz Women have many good players too.
- Meg Lanning is their captain and brings lots of experience.
- All-rounder Deepti Sharma can both bat and bowl very well.
- Sophie Ecclestone is a great bowler.
- Tahlia McGrath and Chinelle Henry can hit big shots.
- They also have Grace Harris who can bowl and bat.
WPL Match 5 Prediction
Both teams are perfectly balanced with the good batters, bowlers and all-rounders, all that matters is, on the game day, which all players are going to perform and handle the pressure better. As per many polls and early records RCB Women look like the favorite to win this match.
WPL Tickets Booking
You can buy tickets for this match right now. Here’s how:
Where to Buy Tickets?
- You can visit the official WPL Website
- Other than that you can use partners platforms like District App also
How to Book Tickets?
- Visit the official website or app
- Choose Match 5 (RCB Women vs UP Warriorz)
- Choose your seats
- Pay online and get digital copy of ticket on your phone
RCB Women Match Today – Key Players to Watch
For RCB:
| Player Name | Role/Description |
| Smriti Mandhana | Captain and best batter |
| Ellyse Perry | All-rounder who can win matches alone |
| Richa Ghosh | Good batter and can hit big shots |
| Renuka Singh Thakur | Fast bowler who takes wickets |
For UP Warriorz:
| Player Name | Role/Description |
| Deepti Sharma | All-rounder and captain |
| Sophie Ecclestone | Left-arm spinner (very hard to play) |
| Meg Lanning | Experienced batter from Australia |
| Grace Harris | Good bowler who can also bat |
Match Tips and Strategy
What RCB Should Do:
- Use Smriti Mandhana and Ellyse Perry to score big runs
- Keep Sophie Ecclestone quiet with good batting
- Use their fast bowlers to get quick wickets
- Play smart cricket and don’t take big risks
What UP Warriorz Should Do:
- Use Sophie Ecclestone early to take wickets
- Get their middle order to score quickly
- Bat carefully against RCB fast bowlers
- Focus on Deepti Sharma’s all-round skills
Final Thoughts
The RCB Women vs UP Warriorz Women match will be amazing cricket. Both teams have strong players and will try their best to win. Book your tickets now to watch this live match. You can visit the 96.com app and website to know more about the players, squads, stats, and more.
