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RCB WPL 2023: Check full schedule of Royal Challengers Bangalore here
Royal Challengers Bangalore will certainly be a team to watch out for in the inaugural season of the Women’s Premier League. He broke the bank of many global stars in the first hours of the auction day. The Bangalore-based franchise struck a surprise deal, signing Indian opener Smriti Mandhana, who was the first marquee player out of the cap. The batting maestro, who has also been appointed as the captain, turned out to be the costliest player after being signed by RCB for Rs 3.4 crore.
All-rounders Ash Gardner and Natalie Sciver-Brunt were the second highest-paid players as they got Rs 3.2 crore each. Among other top-class cricketers, India Wicketkeeper-batsman Richa Ghosh and fast bowler Renuka Singh will also provide important strengths to RCB. Australia’s veteran fast bowler Megan Schutt will form their pace attack with Renuka. However, apart from South African leggie Den van Niekerk, Bangalore do not have any other spinner with such rich experience.
Although initially it may have seemed like they were fielding a star-studded team, the Bangalore-based franchise focused more on the rising talents of the country like Indrani Roy, Disha Kasat, Asha Shobhana, Poonam Khemnar, Shreyanka Patil and others. Royal Challengers Bangalore have appointed Ben Sauer as their head coach, while Malolan Rangarajan is assisting him as his deputy. RX Murali, a well-known name in India’s domestic circuit, has been appointed as his mentor.
full fixtures
March 5 – Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Delhi Capitals – Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai – 3:30 PM
March 8 – Gujarat Giants vs Royal Challengers Bangalore – Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai – 7:30 PM
March 10 – Royal Challengers Bangalore vs UP Warriors – Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai – 7:30 PM
March 13 – Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore – DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai – 7:30 PM
March 15 – UP Warriors vs Royal Challengers Bangalore – DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai – 7:30 PM
March 18 – Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Gujarat Giants – Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai – 7:30 PM
March 21 – Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Mumbai Indians – DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai – 3:30 PM
Royal Challengers Bangalore full team
Smriti Mandhana (c), Sophie Devine, Ellyse Perry, Renuka Singh, Richa Ghosh, Indrani Roy, Disha Kasat, Shreyanka Patil, Kanika Ahuja, Asha Shobhana, Erin Burns, Heather Knight, Dan van Niekerk, Preeti Bose, Poonam Khemnar, Komal Janjad, Megan Schutt, Sahana Pawar.
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