Royal Challengers Bengaluru have won the toss and chosen to field against UP Warriorz in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026’s fifth match at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai. RCB made a change, bringing in Gautami Naik for Prema Rawat, while the Warriorz have maintained their playing XI from the previous match.
RCB captain Smriti Mandhana explained the decision, stating a preference to field first due to dew in the later innings. She highlighted the significance of chasing at DY Patil Stadium and emphasized the need for strong contributions from the team’s top order. Mandhana expressed anticipation for new match winners in each game.
UP Warriorz captain Meg Lanning mentioned their intention to chase as well but acknowledged the success of teams batting first this season. Lanning emphasized the importance of batting well, aiming for a good start and a competitive score. She reflected on the team’s positive aspects from previous matches and expressed confidence in their performance for the upcoming game.
