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Royal Challengers Bengaluru entered the WPL 2026 Mega Auction with a remaining purse of ₹6.15 crore. Before the auction began, RCB Women made some strong retention choices, keeping the core group of key players who will play an important role in the upcoming season.
Strong Retentions Show Clear Strategy
RCB retained four major players ahead of the auction:
- Smriti Mandhana (₹3.5 crore) – Captain and star batter
- Richa Ghosh (₹2.75 crore) – Wicketkeeper-batter
- Ellyse Perry (₹2 crore) – World-class all-rounder
- Shreyanka Patil (₹60 lakh) – Promising bowler
Because of these retentions, the franchise spent ₹8.85 crore, leaving them with ₹6.15 crore for the auction.
This group gives RCB a strong base. Mandhana’s leadership, Perry’s all-round ability, Richa’s reliability with the bat, and Shreyanka’s growing bowling talent give the team balance and stability.
RCB Adds Depth and Power in the Auction
In the WPL 2026 auction, RCB focused on strengthening all departments - batting, bowling, and all-round services. The team picked a mix of international stars and talented Indian players.
Key additions include:- Georgia Voll – Powerful young batter
- Nadine de Klerk – Dynamic all-rounder
- Radha Yadav – Experienced spinner
- Lauren Bell – Pace bowler from England
- Pooja Vastrakar – Quality Indian all-rounder
- Grace Harris – Big-hitting all-rounder
These signings give RCB the balance they need to compete strongly in WPL 2026.
RCB-W Final Squad for WPL 2026
- Smriti Mandhana (Captain)
- Ellyse Perry
- Richa Ghosh
- Shreyanka Patil
- Georgia Voll
- Nadine de Klerk
- Radha Yadav
- Lauren Bell
- Linsey Smith
- Prema Rawat
- Arundhati Reddy
- Pooja Vastrakar
- Grace Harris
- Gautami Naik
- Kumar Prathyoasha
- Dayalan Hemalatha
Player Roles and Prices: RCB Women 2026 Full List
Retained Players
| Player | Role | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Smriti Mandhana | Batter | ₹3.50 crore |
| Ellyse Perry | All-rounder | ₹2.00 crore |
| Richa Ghosh | Wicketkeeper-batter | ₹2.75 crore |
| Shreyanka Patil | Bowler | ₹60 lakh |
RCB Players Bought in WPL 2026 Auction
| Player | Role | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia Voll | Batter | ₹60 lakh |
| Nadine de Klerk | All-rounder | ₹65 lakh |
| Radha Yadav | All-rounder | ₹65 lakh |
| Lauren Bell | Bowler | ₹90 lakh |
| Linsey Smith | Bowler | ₹30 lakh |
| Prema Rawat | All-rounder | ₹20 lakh |
| Arundhati Reddy | All-rounder | ₹75 lakh |
| Pooja Vastrakar | All-rounder | ₹85 lakh |
| Grace Harris | All-rounder | ₹75 lakh |
| Gautami Naik | All-rounder | ₹10 lakh |
| Kumar Prathyosha | Wicketkeeper-batter | ₹10 lakh |
| Dayalan Hemalatha | All-rounder | ₹30 lakh |
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Conclusion
RCB Women have built a strong and balanced squad for WPL 2026. Their core of Mandhana, Perry, Richa, and Shreyanka provides experience and stability, while new additions bring power, depth, and fresh energy to the side. With a mix of international stars and rising Indian talents, RCB-W will enter the upcoming season with high hopes of lifting their maiden WPL trophy.
Also Read: Delhi Capitals WPL 2026 Squad: Full List of Retained and New Players
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