Patiala, 29 Oct (Shahi)
RCB retain Smriti Mandhana, Richa Ghosh and Ellyse Perry; four new players join the squad as the franchise focuses on maintaining a strong core for the upcoming Women’s Premier League campaign.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have assembled a 17-player squad with a total expenditure of ₹14.95 crore, according to the provided squad details. The franchise has retained several key performers and added four new players to strengthen its options for the upcoming Women’s Premier League (WPL) campaign.
With six overseas players listed in the squad and just ₹5 lakh remaining in the purse, RCB have utilised almost their entire budget. The squad features a combination of experienced international stars, established Indian players and emerging talent across batting, bowling, wicketkeeping and all-rounder roles.
Smriti Mandhana, Richa Ghosh and Ellyse Perry Lead the Squad
RCB have retained captaincy candidate and top-order batter Smriti Mandhana at ₹3.50 crore, making her the highest-priced player in the supplied squad list.
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Wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh has been retained for ₹2.75 crore, while Australian all-rounder Ellyse Perry remains part of the team at ₹2 crore.
These three players provide an experienced core for RCB. Mandhana is known for her attacking top-order batting, Ghosh offers power and wicketkeeping ability, and Perry brings valuable all-round skills and international experience.
The franchise has also retained England fast bowler Lauren Bell for ₹90 lakh and Pooja Vastrakar for ₹85 lakh.
Strong Indian Core Across Bowling and Batting
RCB have retained several Indian players who can contribute in different match situations.
Arundhati Reddy has been retained for ₹75 lakh, while Radha Yadav and Nadine de Klerk are listed at ₹65 lakh each. Shreyanka Patil and Georgia Voll have been retained for ₹60 lakh apiece.
The squad also includes Sayali Satghare at ₹30 lakh, Prema Rawat at ₹20 lakh and wicketkeeper Kumar Prathyoosha at ₹10 lakh.
This combination gives RCB a range of bowling options, batting depth and flexibility when selecting their playing XI.
Four New Players Added to RCB’s Squad
RCB have added four new players to their squad: Jess Jonassen, Tejal Hasabnis, Chloe Tryon and Vrinda Dinesh.
Australian all-rounder Jess Jonassen has been listed at ₹40 lakh. Batter Tejal Hasabnis and all-rounder Chloe Tryon have each been signed for ₹30 lakh, while batter Vrinda Dinesh joins the squad for ₹10 lakh.
The new additions provide further options in batting and all-round roles. Jonassen and Tryon, in particular, bring additional all-round capabilities, while Hasabnis and Dinesh add batting depth.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Complete Squad and Player Prices
| No. | Player | Status | Role | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Smriti Mandhana | Retained | Batter | ₹3.50 crore |
| 2 | Richa Ghosh | Retained | Wicketkeeper | ₹2.75 crore |
| 3 | Ellyse Perry | Retained | All-rounder | ₹2 crore |
| 4 | Lauren Bell | Retained | Bowler | ₹90 lakh |
| 5 | Pooja Vastrakar | Retained | Batter | ₹85 lakh |
| 6 | Arundhati Reddy | Retained | Bowler | ₹75 lakh |
| 7 | Nadine de Klerk | Retained | All-rounder | ₹65 lakh |
| 8 | Radha Yadav | Retained | Bowler | ₹65 lakh |
| 9 | Shreyanka Patil | Retained | Bowler | ₹60 lakh |
| 10 | Georgia Voll | Retained | Batter | ₹60 lakh |
| 11 | Jess Jonassen | New | All-rounder | ₹40 lakh |
| 12 | Tejal Hasabnis | New | Batter | ₹30 lakh |
| 13 | Sayali Satghare | Retained | Bowler | ₹30 lakh |
| 14 | Chloe Tryon | New | All-rounder | ₹30 lakh |
| 15 | Prema Rawat | Retained | Bowler | ₹20 lakh |
| 16 | Vrinda Dinesh | New | Batter | ₹10 lakh |
| 17 | Kumar Prathyoosha | Retained | Wicketkeeper | ₹10 lakh |
RCB Squad at a Glance
- Total players: 17
- Players retained: 13
- New players added: 4
- Total expenditure: ₹14.95 crore
- Remaining purse: ₹5 lakh
- Overseas players: 6
Squad Analysis: Can RCB Build on Their Strong Core?
RCB’s squad combines established international performers with Indian talent and additional all-round options. Smriti Mandhana and Richa Ghosh provide the foundation for the batting line-up, while Ellyse Perry adds experience and versatility.
The inclusion of Jess Jonassen and Chloe Tryon provides further all-round options. Meanwhile, the retained bowling group gives the team a selection of players to work with when building combinations for different pitches and opposition.
On paper, RCB have a balanced squad with depth across several departments. Their campaign will depend on player form, fitness, effective team combinations and performances under pressure.
With nearly the entire budget utilised, RCB will look to their retained stars and new additions to deliver consistent performances throughout the WPL season.
