Ellyse Perry Boosts RCB-W Against UPW-W
The stage is set for an exciting encounter between two teams with different forms and motivations, with RCB-W looking to consolidate their position and UP Warriorz seeking to turn their campaign around, as Ellyse Perry's availability adds depth to the RCB-W squad.
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB-W) are set to face the UP Warriorz (UPW-W) in the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 on Monday, with the match scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM IST at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The RCB-W squad, led by Smriti Mandhana, includes key players like Ellyse Perry and Sneh Rana, while the UPW-W squad features players like Deepti Sharma, Tahlia McGrath, and Sophie Ecclestone.
The match is expected to be a challenging one for the UP Warriorz, who are struggling to maintain their form, while RCB-W is looking to bounce back from their previous loss to Mumbai Indians. Smriti Mandhana has been in form, scoring five half-centuries and a ton in her last 10 matches for India and RCB, and will be confident going into the match. However, UP Warriorz, led by Deepti Sharma, have the potential to upset RCB with Tahlia McGrath's power-hitting.
RCB-W has made one change to their squad, with Sneh Rana replacing the injured Shreyanka Patil, while Ellyse Perry is available to bowl after being declared fit. The team is looking to bounce back from a narrow loss to Mumbai Indians, while UP Warriorz aim to move up the table to at least fourth place. The live streaming of the match will be available on the JioHotstar app and website.
The match will be a tough test for UP Warriorz, but they have the talent to cause an upset. With the likes of Deepti Sharma, Tahlia McGrath, and Sophie Ecclestone in their squad, they will be looking to capitalize on any mistakes made by RCB-W and secure a much-needed win. RCB-W, on the other hand, will be looking to maintain their lead at the top of the table with a win.
