Based in Bengaluru, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru 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: Malolan Rajagopalan
Home ground: M Chinnaswamy Stadium
WPL titles: 1 (2024)
Owners: Diageo
RCB Women Squad for WPL 2026
Smriti Mandhana, Ellyse Perry (Withdrawn), Richa Ghosh, and Shreyanka Patil, Lauren Bell, Pooja Vastrakar, Grace Harris, Arundhati Reddy, Radha Yadav, Nadine de Klerk, Georgia Voll, Linsey Smith, Dayalan Hemalatha, Prema Rawat, Gautami Nayak, Prathyoosha Kumar, Sayali Satghare
RCB Women Short Bio
| Jersey Colour | Red |
| Theme Song | – |
| Main Rivals | Mumbai Indians, Gujarat Giants |
| Key Players | Smriti Mandhana, Richa Ghosh, Lauren Bell |
| Captain | Smriti Mandhana |
RCB Women Administration & Support Staff
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Chief operating officer | Rajesh Menon |
| Head coach | Malolan Rangarajan |
| Assistant coach | Anya Shrubsole |
| Batting coach | RX Muralidhar |
| Health Athletic Therapist | Navnita Gautam |
| Team doctor | Harini Muralidharan |
| Team manager | |
| Head Physio | Sabyasachi Sahoo |
| Assistant Physio | Mitra Amin |
RCB Women Schedule for WPL 2026
| Date | Team 1 | Team 2 | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/01/2026 | Mumbai Indians | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Navi Mumbai | 19:30 |
| 12/01/2026 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | UP Warriorz | Navi Mumbai | 19:30 |
| 16/01/2026 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Gujarat Giants | Navi Mumbai | 19:30 |
| 17/01/2026 | Delhi Capitals | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Navi Mumbai | 19:30 |
| 19/01/2026 | Gujarat Giants | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Vadodara | 19:30 |
| 24/01/2026 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Delhi Capitals | Vadodara | 19:30 |
| 26/01/2026 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Mumbai Indians | Vadodara | 19:30 |
| 29/01/2026 | UP Warriorz | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Vadodara | 19:30 |
RCB Women 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 Bengaluru are owned by Diageo, who also purchased the rights to one of the teams.
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 Bengaluru secured Smriti Mandhana for a substantial sum of INR 3.40 Crore. RCB promptly appointed Mandhana as their captain.
Richa Ghosh
In the WPL’s first auction, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru 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.
FAQs
How many times have RCB Women won the WPL?
RCB Women have won the WPL title once, in 2024.
Who is the owner of RCB Women?
Diageo group is the owner of RCB Women’s team in WPL.
Who is the captain of RCB Women?
Smriti Mandhana will continue to lead RCB Women in WPL.
