Royal Challengers Bangalore have assembled one of the best squads at the Women's Premier League 2023 auction, having signed the likes of Smriti Mandhana and Ellyse Perry, among others. The Indian batter was the first-ever player to be sold at the WPL auction and she was acquired by RCB for a whopping sum of Rs 3.4 crores. RCB did not stop at that. They acquired more top Indian stars like Renuka Singh for Rs 1.5 crores and Richa Ghosh for 1.9 crores. Among their top international stars include ace all-rounder Ellyse Perry (Rs 1.7 crores) and Sophie Devine (Rs 50 lakhs). Having secured a team after a battle with eight other bidders, the Royal Challengers Bangalore franchise is set to be one of the members of the inaugural edition of the Women’s Premier League. The Royal Challengers Bangalore franchise is worth Rs 901 crores. WPL 2023 Auction Live Updates.

Royal Challengers Bangalore, on paper, look to be one of the strongest sides in the competition after the auction. They have a great mix of youth and experience and also have some of the best names in women's cricket, globally. Much like their men's team, this side will also have a massive following and will be looking to win the title in the tournament's first edition.

RCB Full Squad for WPL 2023

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

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