A blockbuster clash awaits as Royal Challengers Bengaluru take on UP Warriorz in Match 5 of WPL 2026 at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai, on January 12 under lights. With both teams featuring star-studded line-ups and plenty of power-hitters, this contest promises high-intensity cricket and compelling betting angles for fans and punters alike.
RCB, the 1-time WPL champion, looks like a settled unit under Smriti Mandhana’s leadership, having pulled off a dramatic chase of 155 in their tournament opener thanks to Nadine de Klerk’s unbeaten 63. UP Warriorz, led by Meg Lanning, showed great fighting spirit in their first outing, nearly overhauling a daunting 208 before finishing on 197/8, underlining their batting depth despite the loss
RCB-W vs UPW-W 5th WPL Match Odds
Check out the top UK betting sites’ odds for today’s WPL 2026 Match 5 between Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women and UP Warriorz Women.
| Platform | RCB-W Win Odds | UPW-W Win Odds | Toss Odds (RCB-W) | Toss Odds (UPW-W) | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 2 | 2 | 1.9 | 1.9 | Even match pricing |
| Stake | 2 | 2.01 | 1.87 | 1.93 | Strong RCB-W value |
| 4RABET | 2 | 2.02 | 1.85 | 1.95 | Enhanced toss options |
| BetVibe | 1.79 | 2.03 | 1.92 | 1.88 | Top UPW-W payout |
RCB-W vs UPW-W match details
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Match | RCB-W vs UP-W, 5th Match |
| Series | WPL 2026 |
| Date | January 12, Monday |
| Time | 07:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai |
Pitch Report of Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai
RCB-W may add one more batter in their line-up, as it is a batting paradise pitch.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Behaviour | It provides true bounce and solid pace, allowing batters to play freely, but bowlers often take early wickets. |
| Batting Conditions | Openers will easily set solid platforms, and teams can target 200+ as dew will play a big role in chase. |
| Bowling Advantages | Seamers can swing the ball early, spinners grip the surface as it slows and turns later. |
| Boundary Lengths | Sides 63-67m, straight boundaries are around 86m, plenty of room for big hitters. |
| Target 1st Innings | Teams batting first should aim for a total above 175; the lowest total successfully defended was 156. |
| Toss & Dew Effect | Dew will make chasing easier, so the skipper should bowl first to use the early swing before the pitch gets wet. |
Weather Report
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | The temperature is around 33°C. |
| Weather | A partly sunny day throughout the game. |
| Precipitation | There is a 10% chance of rain. |
| Humidity | The humidity will be 35%. |
| Wind | Wind speed will be 13 km/h. |
RCB-W vs UPW-W Squad For WPL 2026
Sayali Satghare steps in for Ellyse Perry in RCB’s squad for WPL 2026, with no other alterations to either team’s lineup.
Royal Challengers Bangalore Women’s Squad
Smriti Mandhana (c), Richa Ghosh, Ellyse Perry, Lauren Bell, Pooja Vastrakar, Arundhati Reddy, Radha Yadav, Nadine de Klerk, Shreyanka Patil, Georgia Voll, Linsey Smith, Prema Rawat, Gautami Naik, Prathyoosha Kumar, Dayalan Hemalatha, Sayali Satghare
UP Warriorz Women’s Squad
Meg Lanning (c), Phoebe Litchfield, Kiran Navgire, Simran Shaikh, Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Gongadi Trisha, Deandra Dottin, Shweta Sehrawat, Deepti Sharma, Charli Knott, Shikha Pandey, Asha Sobhana, Chloe Tryon, Suman Meena, Shipra Giri (wk), Sophie Ecclestone, Kranti Gaud
RCB-W vs UPW-W Head-to-Head in WPL
RCB-W and UP Warriorz-W have played 6 matches against each other, and both have won 3-3 matches.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 06 |
| RCB Women Won | 03 |
| UP Warriorz Won | 03 |
| No Result | 00 |
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Key Players to Watch
RCB-W will look to win their 2nd match in a row, while UPW-W will look to win their 1st match. For both teams, these players will be the key performers.
| Players | WPL Stats |
|---|---|
| Nadine de Klerk (RCB-W) | 64 runs and 6 wickets in 2 WPL matches. |
| Shriyanka Patil (RCB-W) | 20 wickets in 16 games at an economy of 8.46. |
| Grace Harris (RCB-W) | 606 runs and 13 wickets in 23 WPL games. |
| Deepti Sharma (UPW-W) | 508 runs and 27 wickets in 26 matches. |
| Phoebe Litchfield (UPW-W) | 277 runs in 15 WPL matches at an average of 19.78. |
| Sophie Ecclestone (UPW-W) | 198 runs and 38 wickets in 26 WPL games. |
