A cracking contest is lined up in the Women’s Premier League as Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women lock horns with UP Warriorz Women in Match 5 of Women’s Premier League 2026. With both sides coming off contrasting starts to their campaigns, Monday night’s clash promises plenty of drama under lights in Navi Mumbai.
RCB riding high after strong opening win
RCB Women couldn’t have asked for a better start to their WPL 2026 journey. Chasing a stiff target against defending champions Mumbai Indians, the Bengaluru side held their nerve to seal a three-wicket win. The chase was calm rather than flashy, with timely partnerships and smart shot selection doing the job. A late cameo from Nadine de Klerk proved decisive, as RCB crossed the line without panic.
That win has given the team early momentum and confidence, something that can be crucial in a tight tournament like the WPL.
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UP Warriorz eye comeback after narrow loss
UP Warriorz, meanwhile, will be keen to bounce back quickly. They went down by 10 runs in their opening match against Gujarat Giants, a game that swung on small moments. Phoebe Litchfield stood out with the bat, while Sophie Ecclestone led the bowling effort with figures of 2/32. However, lapses at key stages cost UPW dearly, something they’ll be eager to fix against RCB.
RCB vs UPW Match 5: Date, time and venue
The WPL 2026 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women and UP Warriorz Women will be played at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai, on Monday, January 12.
The toss is scheduled for 7:00 PM IST, with the match set to begin at 7:30 PM IST.
Where to watch RCB vs UPW live in India
Fans in India can catch the match live on the Star Sports Network. For those who prefer streaming, the game will be available live on the JioHotstar app and website across mobile, tablet and smart TV platforms.
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Global live streaming and broadcast details
Cricket fans around the world can follow the action through official broadcasters in their regions.
| Region | Broadcast / Streaming |
|---|---|
| India | Star Sports Network |
| UK | Sky Sports Cricket |
| South Africa | SuperSport |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport |
| Australia | FOX Cricket |
| USA & Canada | Willow TV |
| MENA | Cricbuzz |
With RCB looking to build on a winning start and UP Warriorz desperate to get their first points on the board, Match 5 could set the tone for both teams’ early WPL 2026 campaigns.
