After match 18, RCB vs UPW, the Smriti Mandhana-led facet remains to be on the prime spot on the factors desk in WPL 2026
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have booked their berth within the remaining of the WPL 2026. This got here after they thumped UP Warriorz by eight wickets on Thursday at BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara. Requested to bat, UP struggled their solution to 143 for eight, which Bengaluru chased with over six overs to chase.
The transfer to advertise Deepti Sharma (55) labored brilliantly for UPW. The Indian all-rounder slammed an honest half-century, and extra importantly UPW had an important opening stand. Captain Meg Lanning (41) additionally performed a significant hand as that they had a gap stand of 74.
However, after that UPW misplaced ploy and nothing went of their approach with Bengaluru bowlers making a robust comeback. From 78 for one, UP managed simply 143 for eight with not one of the batters other than the openers hitting a half-century. For Bengaluru, Nadine de Klerk bagged 4 wickets.Â
RCB vs UPW: RCB turns into first finalists of WPL 2026
Within the chase, Grace Harris (75) got here out all weapons blazing. She slammed UP bowlers all around the park and took the sport away from the opposition along with her brutal power-hitting.
Captain Smriti Mandhana (54*) slammed a half-century as nicely, including 108 runs for the opening stand with Harris. Due to their sensible partnership, Bengaluru chased the goal with eight wickets in hand and over six overs to spare.Â
WPL 2026 factors desk after RCB vs UPW conflictÂ
After match 18, RCB vs UPW, the Smriti Mandhana-led facet remains to be on the prime spot on the factors desk with Q besided their title. Gujarat Giants are at second spot, whereas Mumbai Indians sit at third spot in factors desk. Delhi Capitals are at fourth, whereas UP Warriorz are ultimately within the desk.Â
