UP Warriorz vs RCB Stats Preview - March 18, WPL 2026

UP Warriorz vs RCB Stats Preview. [Source - @wplt20/x]

UP Warriorz and RCB will be up against each other on Match 18 of the ongoing WPL 2026 on Thursday, January 29th. The mouthwatering clash will be played at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara and is scheduled to get underway at 7:30 PM IST.

UP Warriorz vs RCB March 18 preview, WPL 2026

UP Warriorz

UP Warriorz have been inconsistent from the beginning, losing three games on the trot before getting two morale-boosting wins, only to lose their momentum again in their last outing. With just two wins and four points from six games, qualification remains possible in their last two league games in hand.

RCB

RCB secured their place in the final with five straight wins to start the season but have went off the track recently with two consecutive losses. Eager to regain momentum, they aim to bounce back strongly, finishing the league on a high and heading into the final confidently.

Top run scorers in UP Warriorz vs RCB

We are considering only the players from the current squad.

Grace Harris - 221 runs

Grace Harris sits at the top of UP Warriorz vs RCB with 221 runs at 36.83 average and 167.42 strike-rate.

Richa Ghosh - 196 runs

Richa Ghosh also enjoys batting in this fixture, scoring 196 runs at 49 average and 161.98 strike-rate.

Smriti Mandhana - 154 runs

Smriti Mandhana finds herself third with 154 runs at 25.66 average and 133.91 strike-rate in this fixture.

Top wicket-takers in UP Warriorz vs RCB

We are considering only the players from the current squad.

Deepti Sharma - 11 wickets

Deepti Sharma tops the wicket-takers in the UP Warriorz vs RCB fixture with 11 wickets at an average of 20.18 and a strike-rate of 14.2.

Sophie Ecclestone - 10 wickets

Sophie Ecclestone follows with 10 wickets in this fixture, averaging 15.5 and striking every 15.3 balls.

Asha Sobhana - 9 wickets

Asha Sobhana also features among the top wicket-takers in this fixture, picking up 9 wickets at an average of 10.55 and a strike-rate of 8.6.

UP Warriorz vs RCB key stats

UP Warriorz key records

• UP Warriorz have lost each of the 3 matches they have played at Kotambi Stadium.
• Shikha Pandey has been the best pacer against RCB in WPL - 11 wickets, 19 average and 16.9 strike-rate.
• Sophie Ecclestone enjoys bowling at Kotambi Stadium in WPL - 5 wickets, 13.8 average and 14.4 strike-rate.
• UP Warriorz have suffered the least number of dismissals inside powerplay in WPL 2026 - 6 dismissals, 41.67 average and 115.74 strike-rate.
• UP Warriorz have had the worst performing middle-order in WPL 2026 - 21.64 average and 125.59 strike-rate.

RCB key records

• RCB has won 4 of the 7 matches they have against UP Warriorz.
• RCB has won three of the last 5 matches against UP Warriorz.
• Richa Ghosh is one of the best batters in WPL at Kotambi Stadium - 197 runs. 65.66 average, 177.47 strike-rate and 2 50s.
• RCB has been the best bowling side inside powerplay in WPL 2026 - 14 wickets, 6.64 economy and 18 strike-rate.
• Sayali Satghare has taken 6 wickets at 11.67 average and 10 strike-rate inside powerplay in WPL 2026.
• Lauren Bell is RCB’s highest wicket-taker in WPL 2026 - 11 wickets, 14.45 average and 15.27 strike-rate.

UP Warriorz vs RCB key records which could be broken in March 18, WPL 2026

• Grace Harris is 3 boundaries away from 100 WPL fours.
• Richa Ghosh is 9 sixes away from becoming the second player to reach 50 WPL sixes.
• Sophie Ecclestone needs 5 wickets to become the second highest wicket-taker in WPL history.
• Meg Lanning needs 78 runs to complete 9000 T20 runs.