Royal Challengers Bangalore Women vs UP Warriorz Women Prediction: There is no clear winner in H2H records

Royal Challengers Bangalore Women and UP Warriorz Women are going head to head in the 2nd Match of Women Premier League at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, India on 24 Feb 2024. There is no clear winner in H2H records between the two sides. Who will win this game of cricket?

Last season, the Royal Challengers experienced inconsistencies, winning only 2 out of 8 matches, leading them to finish 4th on the points table and miss out on a playoff spot. This time around, the team has opted for a mix of Indian and international players to strengthen their squad. Players like Smriti Mandhana, Sophie Devine, and Ellyse Perry are expected to provide a solid start at the top of the order. Additionally, the team has local talent in players like Richa Ghosh, S. Meghana, and S. Shubha, offering selectors more options. With the absence of Heather Graham, Nadine de Klerk has been brought in to fill the void. The bowling attack leans towards spinners such as Georgia Wareham, Sophie Molineux, and Shreyanka Patil. However, the seam attack might be a weak area with Kate Cross being the main quality fast bowler in the team.

Sophie Devine, Ellyse Perry, Smriti Mandhana (c), Sabbhineni Meghana, Richa Ghosh (wk), Nadine de Klerk, Shreyanka Patil, Kate Cross, Sobhana Asha, Renuka Singh

In the previous edition, the UP Warriorz finished 3rd on the points table and reached the Eliminator, where they were eliminated by the eventual champions, the Mumbai Indians. The team boasts a strong lineup of overseas players, with Chamari Athapaththu being a standout performer. Alyssa Healy is expected to partner with Athapaththu at the top of the order to provide a solid foundation for the middle order. Tahlia McGrath and Sophie Ecclestone, who was a top wicket-taker in the last edition, also add strength to the team. Indian spinners Deepti Sharma and Rajeshwari Gayakwad will provide support to Ecclestone. However, the team lacks quality middle-order batsmen and experienced pace bowlers, which may pose challenges for them.

Tahlia McGrath, Chamari Athapaththu, Alyssa Healy (c) (wk), Kiran Navgire, Shweta Sehrawat, Vrinda Dinesh, Saima Thakor, Sophie Ecclestone, Deepti Sharma, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Anjali Sarvani

The team that wins the toss is expected to choose to bat first in the upcoming match. The M Chinnaswamy Stadium pitch is known for being favorable to batsmen, allowing them to play their shots freely as the ball comes onto the bat nicely. The team batting first will aim to score a minimum of 180 runs to give their bowlers a good chance, while those bowlers who maintain a disciplined line and length can expect to be successful. The weather in Bengaluru is predicted to be clear, with temperatures ranging from 25 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Our prediction is that the Royal Challengers Bangalore will emerge victorious in this contest due to their strong squad with talent across all departments. Their bowling is expected to outshine that of the UP Warriorz, giving them an advantage. Our recommendation is to bet on the Royal Challengers Bangalore W to win the match.