The Smriti Mandhana-led Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will enter the upcoming Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 as the defending champions. Ahead of the 2025 season, RCB have made a few changes by acquiring players like Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Prema Rawat, Joshitha VJ and others.
Here's is the predicted playing XI of RCB for WPL 2025:
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Smriti Mandhana will lead Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the upcoming WPL 2025. Smriti is also set to open the innings for RCB in WPL 2025.
Sabbhineni Meghana, who is known for providing brisk starts, will open the innings for RCB alongside Smriti Mandhana in WPL 2025.
The experienced Australian all-rounder Ellyse Perry will give that stability to RCB's batting order at No. 3 in WPL 2025. Apart from his batting, Perry will also contribute with her medium-pace bowling.
English batter Danni Wyatt-Hodge brings international experience and versatility to RCB's batting line-up. She is expected to bat at No. 4 for RCB in WPL 2025.
Raghvi Bist, who plays for the Uttarakhand in domestic cricket and made her India debut in December last year, is all set to bat at No. 5 for RCB in WPL 2025.
Richa Ghosh, who is a dynamic wicketkeeper-batter, is all set to play as a finisher for RCB in WPL 2025.
Australian leg-spinner Georgia Wareham will be crucial for RCB's bowling lineup in WPL 2025. Wareham is a handy batter as well.
Joshitha VJ, who hails from Wayanad, Kerala, is one of India’s best rising junior talents and was picked by Royal Challengers Bengaluru for Rs 10 lakh during the auction. Joshitha has a lethal outswinger and she will be crucial for RCB's bowling lineup in WPL 2025.
Shreyanka Patil was one of the biggest match-winners for RCB in WPL last year. Shreyanka with her off-spin and decent batting will be vital for RCB in WPL 2025.
Australian spinner Sophie Molineux provides control and variety in the RCB bowling attack. RCB will be banking on her for their success in the bowling department in WPL 2025.
Renuka Singh, who is known for her swing and accuracy, will be vital for RCB in WPL 2025. Her performance in the powerplay can decide the fate of RCB in WPL 2025.
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