Royal Challengers Bangalore Women

RCB Women's Squad WPL 2025: Full list of players

Captain: Smriti Mandhana

Vice Captain: N/A

Jersey: Red and blue t-shirt with the RCB crest and the PUMA cat logo

Theme Song: RCB Women's Anthem, Team Side ft. Alan Walker

Major Rival(s): Mumbai Indians Women, Delhi Capitals Women

Logo: The logo of RCB-W features a lion and crown, symbolizing the team's passion, strength, and determination

PROMINENT PLAYERS: Smriti Mandhana, Ellyse Perry, Renuka Singh Thakur

About

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women's franchise is owned by United Spirits, which also owns the men's franchise in the Indian Premier League. The Bengaluru-based franchise is led by Smriti Mandhana and coached by Luke Williams.

History

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women racked up the services of Indian top-order batter Smriti Mandhana for INR 3.4 crores in the inaugural Women's Premier League auction. The franchise had an underwhelming outing in the first season, as the Mandhana-led unit failed to make it to the knockout stages.

However, things turned for the better in WPL 2024, as Smriti and Co. scripted history by becoming the first Bangalore-based franchise to win a T20 league. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women defeated the inaugural champions, Mumbai Indians Women, in the Eliminator before overcoming the Meg Lanning-led Delhi Capitals Women to clinch their maiden WPL title. Australian all-rounder Ellyse Perry and Indian cricketer Shreyanka Patil were awarded the orange and purple caps, respectively, for their stellar performances.

Unfortunately, RCB-W failed to defend their title in WPL 2025. The Smriti Mandhana-led unit failed to qualify for the playoffs, finishing at the fourth spot in the points table after managing just three wins in eight outings.

Administration and Support Staff

Director of Cricket: Mo Bobat

Head of team operations: Soumyadeep Pyne

Doctor: Dr. Harini Muralidharan

Head coach: Luke Williams

Assistant coach: Malolan Rangarajan

Batting coach: RX Murali

Fielding coach: Vellaswamy Vanitha

Team Sponsors

PUMA was the official kit manufacturer of the Royal Challengers Benglauru Women franchise, with Kajaria Tiles being the main shirt sponsor and Alliance University as the back sponsor.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women's Squad - Top players over the years

Here are the cricketers to watch out for in the 2025 WPL for the RCB-W:

#1. Ellyse Perry

One of the greatest cricketers to ever grace the field, Australia's Ellyse Perry, has been the spearhead of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru since the inception of the WPL. In 25 matches, Perry has smashed 972 runs @64.80/132.96 with eight 50-plus scores. She has also taken 14 wickets in 20 outings at an average of 30.85.

#2. Richa Ghosh

The wicketkeeper-batter is the third-highest run-scorer for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. In 24 innings, she has scored 625 runs @34.72/150.96 with four 50+ scores.

#3. Georgia Wareham

Australia's wrist spinner Georgia Wareham is the all-time leading wicket-taker for the Bengaluru-based franchise. In 20 matches, she has taken 20 wickets @26.05/8.63.