On March 8th, at 7:30 PM IST, UP Women will refine their tactics against Bengaluru Women in the seventeenth fixture of the WPL 2025 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow.
Get the best UP-W vs BLR-W Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 18th match of the WPL 2025. Expert analysis and more.
UP-W vs BLR-W Match Preview:
Despite their efforts, UP Women has struggled to make a significant impact, securing only two victories in seven matches and ultimately finishing at the bottom of the points table.
In a similar vein, Bengaluru Women has also experienced a mixed bag of results, winning two of its six matches and currently occupying the fourth spot on the points table.
As the competition continues to unfold, both teams will be eager to rectify their inconsistencies and develop a more cohesive strategy to climb the rankings and achieve a more desirable outcome.
UP-W vs BLR-W Head-to-Head Record:
Teams
Matches Won
UP Women
2
Bengaluru Women
3
UP-W vs BLR-W Weather & Pitch Report:
Temperature
29°C
Weather Forecast
Clear Sky
Pitch Behaviour
Batting-friendly
Best Suited To
Spinners
Average 1st innings score
140
Record of chasing teams:
Records
Good
Winning %
72%
UP-W vs BLR-W Playing 11s (Predicted):
UP Women Playing 11: Grace Harris, Kiran Navgire, Georgia Voll, Vrinda Dinesh, Deepti Sharma©, Shweta Sehrawat, Uma Chetry(wk), Chinelle Henry, Sophie Ecclestone, Gouher Sultana, Kranti Goud
Bengaluru Women Playing 11: Smriti Mandhana©, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Ellyse Perry, Raghvi Bist, Richa Ghosh(wk), Kanika Ahuja, Georgia Wareham, Kim Garth, Sneh Rana, Ekta Bisht, Renuka Singh Thakur
Hot Picks for UP-W vs BLR-W Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
Smriti Mandhana leads Bengaluru Women with her elegant left-handed batting. She managed only 8 runs in the last match but remains a key player.
Ellyse Perry, a dependable right-handed batter for Bengaluru Women, showcased her class by smashing 60 runs in the last match.
Top Picks:
Grace Harris, an aggressive right-handed batter and off-break bowler for UP Women, scored 26 runs and picked up 2 wickets in the last match.
Chinelle Henry, a right-handed batter and medium-fast bowler for UP Women, contributed 6 runs and claimed 1 wicket in the last match.
Budget Picks:
Georgia Wareham, a right-handed batter and leg-break bowler for Bengaluru Women, provides stability with the bat and effectiveness with the ball.
Kranti Gaud, a right-arm fast bowler from UP Women, adds depth to the pace attack with her ability to generate bounce.
UP-W vs BLR-W WPL 2025 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
Captain
Ellyse Perry & Smriti Mandhana
Vice-Captain
Chinelle Henry & Grace Harris
UP-W vs BLR-W Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
Keepers – Richa Ghosh, Uma Chetry Batsmen – Smriti Mandhana, Georgia Voll All-rounders – Ellyse Perry (c), Deepti Sharma, Grace Harris (vc), Chinelle Henry, Georgia Wareham Bowlers – Sophie Ecclestone, Renuka Singh Thakur
UP-W vs BLR-W Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
Keepers – Richa Ghosh Batsmen – Smriti Mandhana (c), Georgia Voll All-rounders – Ellyse Perry, Deepti Sharma, Grace Harris, Chinelle Henry (vc), Georgia Wareham Bowlers – Sophie Ecclestone, Renuka Singh Thakur, Kim Garth
UP-W vs BLR-W Dream11 Prediction Today Match 18 WPL 2025 Players to Avoid:
Players
Dream11 Credits
Dream11 Points (Last match)
Poonam Nanasaheb Khemnar
6.0 credits
DNP
Sabbhineni Meghana
6.0 credits
DNP
UP-W vs BLR-W Dream11 Prediction Today Match 18 WPL 2025 Expert Advice:
SL Captaincy Choice
Ellyse Perry
GL Captaincy Choice
Smriti Mandhana
Punt Picks
Kin Garth and Uma Chetry
Dream11 Combination
2-2-5-2
UP-W vs BLR-W Match Winner Prediction:
Looking at the squad strength, Bengaluru Women are expected to win this match.
