UPW vs RCB Match 18 Results

3:55 PM IST We are back for the all-important run chase! The umpires are back out in the middle and so are the players of UP. It will be the skipper of Bengaluru, Smriti Mandhana to open the innings alongside Sabbhineni Meghana. Chinelle Henry has the new ball in hand and is raring to go...

3:46 PM IST ... The Run Chase ...

3:46 PM IST With a formidable target of 226 looming large, Bengaluru faces a stiff challenge. A win or a closely contested match is essential for Bengaluru to maintain a healthy net run rate, which could prove crucial in the playoff reckoning. Meanwhile, UP, with nothing to lose, have already showcased its carefree attitude with a blistering batting display. The question now is whether their bowlers can replicate this form and put pressure on the Bengaluru batting unit. Will Bengaluru rise to the occasion and chase down this imposing target, or will UP's bowlers prove too hot to handle? The stage is set for a thrilling chase, and we'll be back soon to bring you all the action!

3:43 PM IST The Bengaluru bowling attack was off-color from the very first delivery, as they struggled to stem the flow of boundaries against the UP batting unit. The UP batters came out aggressively, taking advantage of the loose bowling to score freely. Only Ellyse Perry managed to keep her economy rate under 10, while the rest of the Bengaluru bowlers were taken to task by the UP batters. Georgia Wareham was the most successful bowler for Bengaluru, claiming two wickets, while Charlie Dean chipped in with one scalp.

3:41 PM IST From the outset, UP signaled their aggressive intent, with Voll and fellow opener Grace Harris taking the Bengaluru bowling unit to task. The duo's explosive partnership set the tone for the innings, with Kiran Navgire and Grace Harris maintaining the momentum with valuable contributions of 46 and 39, respectively. Voll's masterclass, however, was the highlight of the innings, as she carried her bat through to the end, finishing with an unbeaten 99. Her remarkable knock has given UP a significant advantage, and Bengaluru will need to produce a special effort to chase down this daunting target.

3:40 PM IST At the midway point of the match, UP have set an imposing target of 226 for Bengaluru, thanks to a breathtaking display of batting. The architect of this massive total is opener Georgia Voll, who remained unbeaten on 99, agonizingly close to the century in the Women's T20 League.