The fifth match of the Women’s Premier League 2026 season saw Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women deliver a commanding all-round performance, registering a comprehensive nine-wicket victory over UP Warriorz Women at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai. The emphatic result highlighted RCB’s growing confidence early in the tournament.
Batting first after losing the toss, UP Warriorz Women struggled to generate momentum and finished on 143 for 5 in 20 overs. Their innings began cautiously, with the top order focusing on strike rotation rather than boundary-hitting. While the approach helped avoid early wickets, it also meant the scoring rate never truly accelerated.
RCBW’s bowlers maintained consistent pressure through disciplined lines and sharp fielding. The middle overs proved particularly challenging for UPW, as regular dot balls forced batters into conservative shot selection. Although the Warriorz managed a modest recovery towards the end of the innings, the lack of significant partnerships and limited boundary flow kept the total below par on a surface well suited for batting.
In response, Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women made their intent clear from the outset. Chasing 144, their openers played with freedom and clarity, punishing loose deliveries and rotating strike efficiently. The powerplay overs effectively settled the contest, with RCBW racing ahead of the required run rate and putting UPW’s bowlers under immediate pressure.
The chase was marked by clean stroke play and excellent shot selection, as RCBW exploited gaps in the field with ease. UP Warriorz Women struggled to find breakthroughs, and the absence of early wickets allowed Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women to dictate terms throughout the innings.
RCBW comfortably reached the target at 145 for 1 in just 12.1 overs, sealing the win with nearly eight overs to spare. The dominant chase underlined their batting depth and aggressive mindset, making it one of the most one-sided results of the early WPL 2026 fixtures.
With this victory, Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women strengthened their position in the standings and sent a strong message to the rest of the competition. UP Warriorz Women, meanwhile, will look to reassess their batting strategy and seek a more proactive approach in upcoming matches.
As the Women’s Premier League continues in Navi Mumbai, performances like this reinforce the fast-paced, high-quality cricket that has become the hallmark of the tournament, keeping fans engaged and anticipation high for the matches ahead.