On March 8th, at 7:30 PM IST, the UP Women’s team will look to sharpen their strategy as they face Bengaluru Women in the 17th match of the WPL 2025, set at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.
For those eager to get the best out of their Dream11 lineup for the UP-W vs BLR-W match, we’ve got your fantasy cricket tips, predicted playing XIs, and expert insights ready to go.
UP-W vs BLR-W Match Preview:
UP Women haven’t had the impact they were hoping for in the series so far, with just two wins out of seven games, leaving them at the bottom of the points table. Bengaluru Women, on the other hand, have had their own ups and downs, securing two victories in six matches, which currently lands them in fourth place.
As the tournament progresses, both sides are keen to address their current inconsistencies and develop a more unified game plan to rise higher in the standings.
UP-W vs BLR-W Head-to-Head Record:
Here’s a quick look at the head-to-head stats:
- UP Women: 2 wins
- Bengaluru Women: 3 wins
UP-W vs BLR-W Weather & Pitch Report:
Expect a pleasant evening with clear skies and a temperature around 29°C. The pitch is batting-friendly and should favor spinners. The average first innings score here stands at 140.
Record of Chasing Teams:
Chasing teams have a good track record at this venue, boasting a winning percentage of 72%.
UP-W vs BLR-W Predicted Playing 11s:
- UP Women: Grace Harris, Kiran Navgire, Georgia Voll, Vrinda Dinesh, Deepti Sharma (c), Shweta Sehrawat, Uma Chetry (wk), Chinelle Henry, Sophie Ecclestone, Gouher Sultana, Kranti Goud
- Bengaluru Women: Smriti Mandhana (c), 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 Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
- Smriti Mandhana, leading Bengaluru Women, might not have clicked in the last match with only 8 runs but is still a pivotal player.
- Ellyse Perry shined with a stellar 60-run performance in her recent outing.
Top Picks:
- Grace Harris contributed 26 runs and took 2 wickets in her last game for UP Women.
- Chinelle Henry offered a boost with both bat and ball, adding 6 runs and a wicket to her name.
Budget Picks:
- Georgia Wareham brings consistency to the table for Bengaluru Women as both a batter and a leg-break bowler.
- Kranti Gaud enhances UP Women’s pace attack with her fast bowling prowess.
UP-W vs BLR-W Captain and Vice-Captain Choices:
- Captain: Ellyse Perry & Smriti Mandhana
- Vice-Captain: Chinelle Henry & Grace Harris
Dream11 Prediction Teams:
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
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
Players to Avoid:
- Poonam Nanasaheb Khemnar: 6.0 credits, DNP (Did Not Play last match)
- Sabbhineni Meghana: 6.0 credits, DNP (Did Not Play last match)
Expert Advice:
For a safe leadership pick, Ellyse Perry is recommended. For those looking to take a gamble, Smriti Mandhana could prove fruitful. Consider Kin Garth and Uma Chetry as punts. An effective Dream11 combination could be 2-2-5-2.
Match Winner Prediction:
Given the current squad dynamics, Bengaluru Women are favored to come out on top in this encounter.
