WPL 2023: Meet Smriti Mandhana Led Star-Studded Royal Challengers Bangalore Squad

With a squad filled with star players from across the globe, the RCB Women's team is expected to put up a strong fight for the title.

WPL Royal Challengers Bangalore

Led by Indian vice-captain Smriti Mandhana, who was bagged for ₹3.4 crores by the Royal Challengers Bangalore, the team has put together one of the most indomitable lineups for the ongoing Women’s Premier League 2023. For ₹901 crores, Diageo secured ownership of the Women's Premier League team based in Bengaluru.

The WPL, one of the most-anticipated tournaments since 2018, has brought together some of the best women cricketers from around the world to showcase their talent and compete for the coveted trophy. Among 448, 87 players were bought at a whopping amount of ₹59.5 Crores. The women’s IPL began on March 4, 2023, and is being aired on the Sports18 television channel and JioCinema, both owned by Viacom18. The finale for this season is scheduled for March 26, 2023.

With a squad filled with star players from across the globe, the RCB Women's team is expected to put up a strong challenge for the title. Let us take a closer look at the team and its players, and assess their chances of winning the tournament.

WPL 2023 RCB Team Squad

Smriti Mandhana, Disha Kasat, Richa Ghosh, Indrani Roy, Sophie Devine, Ellyse Perry, Erin Burns, Shreyanka Patil, Kanika Ahuja, Asha Shobana, Heather Knight, Dane van Niekerk, Poonam Khemnar, Renuka Singh, Preeti Bose, Komal Zanzad, Megan Schutt, Sahana Pawar

Smriti Mandhana

She is an accomplished opener and has been a regular fixture in the Indian women's team for several years. She has also played in various domestic T20 leagues around the world, including the Women's Big Bash League in Australia and the Kia Super League in England. (WPL 2023 Opening Ceremony Ft. Performances By Kiara, Kriti & AP Dhillon)

Jemimah Rodrigues

The Indian batter has already made a mark in international cricket and is known for her aggressive strokeplay. Rodrigues is a versatile player who can bat in the top order and also bowl handy off-spin.

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Sophie Devine

One of the biggest names in the RCB women's squad is Sophie Devine, the New Zealand all-rounder. Devine is known for her hard-hitting abilities and her contributions with both batting and balling. She is a proven match-winner and will be a vital cog in the RCB team.

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Beth Mooney

Another player to watch out for in the RCB women's squad is Beth Mooney. The Australian wicketkeeper-batter has been in fine form in recent years and has been a consistent performer for her country. Mooney is a safe pair of hands behind the stumps and can be relied upon to score runs at the top of the order.

The RCB women's squad also has a strong Indian contingent, with players like Harmanpreet Kaur, Deepti Sharma, and Poonam Yadav in the ranks. Kaur is a veteran of the Indian women's team and is known for her power-hitting abilities. Sharma, on the other hand, is an all-rounder who can contribute with both batting and balling. Yadav, meanwhile, is a crafty leg-spinner who can trouble the best of batters with her variations.

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