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Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women 


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: 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 ColourRed
Theme Song
Main RivalsMumbai Indians, Gujarat Giants
Key PlayersSmriti Mandhana, Ellyse Perry, Heather Knight, Renuka Singh, Richa Ghosh
CaptainSmriti 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 Bengaluru 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 Bengaluru 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 

PlayerMRuns
Sophie Devine8266
Ellyse Perry8253
Smriti Mandhana8149
Richa Ghosh8138
Heather Knight8135
Kanika Ahuja798
Shreyanka Patil762
Megan Schutt752
Erin Burns112
Disha Kasat611

RCB Women Bowling Stats 

PlayerMWkts
Shreyanka Patil76
Sobhana Asha55
Megan Schutt74
Ellyse Perry84
Heather Knight84
Preeti Bose63
Sophie Devine83
Kanika Ahuja72
Renuka Singh61
Sahana Pawar10

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. 

Ellyse Perry

Perry paid INR 1.70 crore to join the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. 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 Bengaluru 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 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. 

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

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