WPL 2025 Auction: The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) women’s team, led by Smriti Mandhana, won the Women’s Premier League (WPL) title in 2024. While the men’s team has not yet lifted the Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy in 17 seasons, the women’s team brought joy to RCB fans by winning the WPL in its second season.
RCB’s Journey to the WPL 2024 Title
Last season, RCB women finished third in the points table. They then won two important knockout matches. In the Eliminator, they beat Mumbai Indians, and in the final, they defeated Delhi Capitals. This victory gave RCB fans their first-ever major trophy, ending a long wait.
RCB’s Approach in the WPL 2025 Auction
In the WPL 2025 auction, RCB entered with four available spots in their squad. They used these spots to buy four uncapped Indian players. The most expensive buy was Prema Rawat, a 23-year-old leg-spinner from Uttarakhand, who was signed for INR 1.2 crores. Prema had a great performance in the Senior Women’s T20 Cup, where she took seven wickets at an impressive economy rate of 4.6.
RCB also signed three other players: Joshitha VJ, Raghvi Bisht, and Jagravi Pawar, each for INR 10 lakhs. Jagravi Pawar, a standout performer in the Senior Women’s T20 Trophy, took 16 wickets in 11 matches at an economy of 4. Joshitha VJ, an 18-year-old all-rounder, made a name for herself with her powerful batting in the Under-19 T20 Trophy, where she scored 144 runs at a strike rate of 175.
RCB Women’s Retained Players
Before the auction, RCB retained several key players, including their captain, Smriti Mandhana. Other notable players retained were Indian talents like Richa Ghosh and Shreyanka Patil, as well as international stars such as Ellyse Perry, Sophie Devine, and Renuka Singh.
Retained Players:
| Player Name | Nationality |
|---|---|
| Smriti Mandhana (c) | Indian |
| Sabbineni Meghana | Indian |
| Richa Ghosh | Indian |
| Ellyse Perry | Australian |
| Georgia Wareham | Australian |
| Shreyanka Patil | Indian |
| Asha Sobhana | Indian |
| Sophie Devine | New Zealand |
| Renuka Singh | Indian |
| Sophie Molineux | Australian |
| Ekta Bisht | Indian |
| Kate Cross | English |
| Kanika Ahuja | Indian |
| Danni Wyatt (traded) | English |
RCB’s New Signings from the WPL 2025 Auction
During the WPL 2025 auction, RCB made the following additions to their squad:
Players Bought in the Auction:
| Player Name | Price (INR) |
|---|---|
| Prema Rawat | 1.2 Cr |
| Joshitha VJ | 10 Lakh |
| Raghvi Bisht | 10 Lakh |
| Jagravi Pawar | 10 Lakh |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women’s Full Squad for WPL 2025
After the auction, RCB now has a strong and balanced squad for the WPL 2025 season. The squad includes a mix of experienced international stars and promising young Indian talents. With their WPL 2024 victory fresh in mind, RCB will aim to defend their title in 2025.
RCB Full Squad for WPL 2025:
| Player Name | Nationality |
|---|---|
| Smriti Mandhana (c) | Indian |
| Sabbineni Meghana | Indian |
| Richa Ghosh | Indian |
| Ellyse Perry | Australian |
| Georgia Wareham | Australian |
| Shreyanka Patil | Indian |
| Asha Sobhana | Indian |
| Sophie Devine | New Zealand |
| Renuka Singh | Indian |
| Sophie Molineux | Australian |
| Ekta Bisht | Indian |
| Kate Cross | English |
| Kanika Ahuja | Indian |
| Danni Wyatt | English |
| Prema Rawat | Indian |
| Joshitha VJ | Indian |
| Raghvi Bisht | Indian |
| Jagravi Pawar | Indian |
With these additions, RCB is looking stronger than ever as they prepare for the WPL 2025 season. The team will rely on their experienced players, as well as the new young talents, to perform well and aim for another WPL title victory.
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