Based in Bengaluru, the Royal Challengers Bangalore is an Indian women’s cricket team that plays in the Women’s Premier League (WPL). Diageo, who also owns the men’s squad, is the team’s owner. Luke Williams coaches the team, and Smriti Mandhana serves as captain.
Founded: 2023
Captain: Smriti Mandhana
Coach: Luke Williams
Home ground: M Chinnaswamy Stadium
WPL titles: 0
Owners: Diageo
RCB Women Squad
Asha Shobana, Disha Kasat, Ellyse Perry, Heather Knight, Indrani Roy, Kanika Ahuja, Renuka Singh, Richa Ghosh, Shreyanka Patil, Smriti Mandhana (captain), Sophie Devine, Georgia Wareham, Ekta Bisht, Kate Cross, Shubha Satheesh, Georgia Wareham, Ekta Bisht, Kate Cross, Shubha Satheesh, Simran Bahadur, Sabbineni Meghana, Sophie Molineux.
RCB Women Short Bio
| Jersey Colour | Red |
| Theme Song | – |
| Main Rivals | Mumbai Indians, Gujarat Giants |
| Key Players | Smriti Mandhana, Ellyse Perry, Heather Knight, Renuka Singh, Richa Ghosh |
| Captain | Smriti Mandhana |
Administration & Support Staff
Director of cricket: Mo Bobat
Head of team operations: Soumyadeep Pyne
Team manager & doctor: Dr Harini Muralidharan
Head coach: Luke williams
Assistant head coach: Malolan Rangarajan
Batting coach: RX Murali
Fielding coach: Vellaswamy Vanitha
Sponsors
Kajaria Tiles was the title sponsor for RCB WPL 2023, with Mia by Tanishq and Dream11 as principal partners. Additionally, Puma, Himalaya, and Vega were associated partners, while Zuno General Insurance served as the official partner for WPL 2023.
History
The BCCI declared in October 2022 that it would host a women’s franchise cricket tournament in March 2023, with five teams. The Indian Premier League’s Royal Challengers Bangalore are owned by Diageo, who also purchased the rights to one of the teams. .
Ben Sawyer was named the team’s head coach in February 2023. On February 13, 2023, the WPL held its first player auction, at which point Royal Challengers Bangalore signed 18 players to join their team. Smriti Mandhana was named the team’s captain on February 18, 2023. The team placed fourth in the first season.
RCB Women Batting Stats
| Player | M | Runs |
| Sophie Devine | 8 | 266 |
| Ellyse Perry | 8 | 253 |
| Smriti Mandhana | 8 | 149 |
| Richa Ghosh | 8 | 138 |
| Heather Knight | 8 | 135 |
| Kanika Ahuja | 7 | 98 |
| Shreyanka Patil | 7 | 62 |
| Megan Schutt | 7 | 52 |
| Erin Burns | 1 | 12 |
| Disha Kasat | 6 | 11 |
RCB Women Bowling Stats
| Player | M | Wkts |
| Shreyanka Patil | 7 | 6 |
| Sobhana Asha | 5 | 5 |
| Megan Schutt | 7 | 4 |
| Ellyse Perry | 8 | 4 |
| Heather Knight | 8 | 4 |
| Preeti Bose | 6 | 3 |
| Sophie Devine | 8 | 3 |
| Kanika Ahuja | 7 | 2 |
| Renuka Singh | 6 | 1 |
| Sahana Pawar | 1 | 0 |
RCB Women Key Players
Smriti Mandhana
The stylish left-handed batter who opens for India emerged as the highest-paid player in the first edition of the WPL. Royal Challengers Bangalore secured Smriti Mandhana for a substantial sum of INR 3.40 Crore. RCB promptly appointed Mandhana as their captain.
Ellyse Perry
Perry paid INR 1.70 crore to join the Royal Challengers Bangalore. The Australian all-rounder has shown great success in the past; the RCB is hoping that she can repeat that feat and come out swinging.
Heather Knight
Heather Knight is the captain of the England cricket team and a top batter in international cricket. In addition to having one of the best batsmen in the world in Heather Knight, the Royal Challengers Bangalore also have a fantastic leader who, along with skipper Smriti Mandhana, will be essential to the team’s success.
Richa Ghosh
In the WPL’s first auction, the Royal Challengers Bangalore paid an incredible INR 1.90 crore to get talented Ghosh. With the bat, the Indian wicketkeeper-batter proves to be a valuable asset, particularly in times of pressure.
Renuka Singh
Renuka is regarded by many as one of the best fast bowlers in the current age of cricket. Renuka, a speed bowler for India, proved how valuable she is to the team by taking 40 wickets in just 29 white-ball matches in 2022.
FAQ
How many times have RCB Women won the WPL?
Zero
Who is the owner of RCB Women?
Diageo
Which players will RCB Women retain in 2024?
Asha Shobana, Disha Kasat, Indrani Roy, Kanika Ahuja, Renuka Singh, Richa Ghosh, Shreyanka Patil, Smriti Mandhana, Ellyse Perry (overseas), Heather Knight (overseas), Sophie Devine (overseas).
Who is the captain of RCB Women?
Smriti Mandhana
