WPL 2025, Match 18: UP Warriorz vs Royal Challengers Bangalore. This match is taking place in Ekana Stadium, Lucknow. RCB is at the bottom of the points table, on the brink of elimination, with only a slim chance of qualification. RCB started the tournament well but has since fallen off with consecutive losses in close matches at Bengaluru.
UP Warriorz has been inconsistent and is yet to find the perfect balance in their team, leading to unpredictable results in the ongoing tournament which led to their elimintion RCB needs a win to stay in contention, while UPW needs to win this match for pride and consolation. If RCB loses, they will be eliminated, and the team ahead of them in the points table will qualify for the play-offs.
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Up Warriorz vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Where to Watch Live
Date | 08/03/2025 |
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Time | 7:00 pm IST |
Venue | Ekana Stadium, Bengaluru |
Broadcast | Star Sports Network |
Streaming OTT | JioHotstar |
Up Warriorz vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Ekana Stadium, Pitch Report
The pitch at Ekana Cricket Stadium generally supports spinners, providing a slow but balanced surface that allows them to generate considerable turns with bounce on offer. Batters may struggle to play their shots smoothly on this track. The record on this pitch is 1-3, with the majority of teams winning while chasing.
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Batting first becomes significantly difficult if a team loses wickets at regular intervals. This pitch is not flat, and batters will need time to settle before going after the bowlers. The par score on this pitch is around 175. As a result, the captain winning the toss would likely prefer to bowl first, as the pitch gets better as the innings progresses.
Up Warriorz vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Ekana Stadium, Weather Updates
AccuWeather reports that the night at Ekana Stadium on March 7 will be warm, with hazy sunshine and temperatures around 32°C (89.6°F). The air quality will be very unhealthy, and a light breeze may shift the air with gusts up to 28 km/h (17.4 mph). There is no chance of rain, and the skies will remain mostly clear.
