The stage is impeccably set for an electrifying showdown as the Royal Challengers Bangalore and UP Warriorz brace themselves for the second match of Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2024. This riveting clash is scheduled to unfold at Bengaluru’s iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on February 24.

Royal Challengers Bangalore, having faced a forgettable outing in the inaugural edition of the WPL, are determined to rectify their course in this season. Their quest begins with the upcoming match, where they aim to kickstart their campaign with a resounding victory. On the opposing end, UP Warriorz, having reached the knockouts in the previous season, are fueled with the ambition to elevate their performance and set their sights on the coveted trophy.

The anticipation is palpable as both teams showcase a lineup brimming with talent and experience. Expectations are soaring for an exhilarating and action-packed encounter, promising an intense battle between these two sides.

WPL 2024, Match 02:

• Date and time: February 24; 02:00 pm GMT / 07:30 pm IST
• Venue: M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

M.Chinnaswamy Stadium Pitch Report:

The Chinnaswamy Stadium offers advantageous conditions for batters, catering to the needs of both pacers and spinners who can expect support. However, the presence of shorter boundaries adds an intriguing dimension, posing a formidable challenge for bowlers. Consequently, the upcoming match is poised to witness a high-scoring affair, making it highly probable that the captain winning the toss will opt to field first.

BAN-W vs UP-W Dream11 Prediction Picks:

• Wicketkeeper: Alyssa Healy
• Batters: Smriti Mandhana, Kiran Navgire
• All-rounders: Ellyse Perry, Sophie Devine, Tahlia McGrath, Chamari Athapaththu, Deepti Sharma
• Bowlers: Sophie Ecclestone, Renuka Singh Thakur, Shreyanka Patil

BAN-W vs UP-W Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

Choice 1: Alyssa Healy (c), Ellyse Perry (vc)
Choice 2: Sophie Devine (c), Chamari Athapaththu (vc)

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BAN-W vs UP-W Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Grace Harris, Kate Cross, Richa Ghosh, Rajeshwari Gayakwad

BAN-W vs UP-W Dream11 Team for today’s match (Feb 24, 02:00 pm GMT):

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Squads:

Royal Challengers Bangalore: Smriti Mandhana (c), Asha Shobana, Disha Kasat, Ellyse Perry, Indrani Roy, Shradda Pokharkar, Renuka Singh, Richa Ghosh, Shreyanka Patil, Sophie Devine, Georgia Wareham, Kate Cross, Ekta Bisht, Shubha Satheesh, S Meghana, Simran Bahadur, Sophie Molineux, Nadine de Klerk.

UP Warriorz: Alyssa Healy (c/wk), Anjali Sarvani, Deepti Sharma, Grace Harris, Kiran Navgire, Laxmi Yadav, Parshavi Chopra, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, S Yashasri, Shweta Sehrawat, Sophie Ecclestone, Tahlia McGrath, Danni Wyatt, Vrinda Dinesh, Poonam Khemnar, Saima Thakor, Gouher Sultana, Chamari Athapaththu.