Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Women Squad 2026, RCB Women will enter WPL 2026 with a strong, experienced core led by captain Smriti Mandhana, backed by a versatile mix of Indian and overseas stars and a refreshed coaching group.
Full squad for WPL 2026
RCB Women’s 2026 squad, as listed for the WPL 2026 season, features a blend of top-order batters, all‑rounders and specialist bowlers. The confirmed names in the official 2026 squad
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Women are preparing for WPL 2026 with high expectations, as RCB Women look to build on their core strengths and establish RCB Women as a consistent force in the Women’s Premier League.
BATTERS
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Smriti Mandhana (c) Opening Batter Age: 29 years Batting: Left-hand bat Bowling: Right-arm medium |
Richa Ghosh † Wicketkeeper Batter Age: 22 years Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right-arm medium |
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Dayalan Hemalatha Top-order Batter Age: 31 years Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right-arm offbreak |
Kumar Prathyoosha (K Prathyoosha) † Wicketkeeper Batter Age: 26 years Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right-arm medium fast |
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Georgia Voll Top-order Batter Age: 22 years Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right-arm offbreak |
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ALLROUNDERS
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Nadine de Klerk All-rounder Age: 25 years Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right-arm medium |
Grace Harris All-rounder Age: 32 years Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right-arm offbreak |
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Gautami Naik (GJ Naik) All-rounder Age: 27 years Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right-arm offbreak |
Shreyanka Patil All-rounder Age: 23 years Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right-arm offbreak |
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Sayali Satghare All-rounder Age: 25 years Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right-arm fast medium |
Ellyse Perry (Withdrawn) All-rounder Age: 35 years Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right-arm fast medium |
BOWLERS
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Lauren Bell Bowler Age: 24 years Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right-arm fast medium |
Prema Rawat Bowler Age: 24 years Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Legbreak |
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Arundhati Reddy Bowler Age: 28 years Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right-arm medium fast |
Linsey Smith Bowler Age: 30 years Batting: Left-hand bat Bowling: Slow left-arm orthodox |
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Pooja Vastrakar Bowler Age: 26 years Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right-arm medium |
Radha Yadav Bowler Age: 25 years Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Slow left-arm orthodox |
Support staff and coaches
RCB Women have made key moves in their coaching setup ahead of WPL 2026. The known core of the support staff includes:
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Head coach: Malolan Rangarajan – promoted to head coach of the RCB women’s team ahead of the 2026 season.
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Assistant coach (bowling): Anya Shrubsole – former England fast bowler appointed assistant coach to oversee the bowling unit.
The franchise also typically has specialist fielding and performance staff, but as of early January 2026 only these senior appointments have been officially detailed for WPL 2026.
Home ground of RCB Women
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women share the traditional RCB home base with the men’s team.
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Primary home ground: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.
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The venue is one of the expected WPL 2026 grounds and is closely associated with the RCB brand across both men’s and women’s cricket.
Some WPL 2026 league and playoff matches are scheduled at neutral venues such as Navi Mumbai and Vadodara, but Chinnaswamy remains the symbolic home of the RCB women’s side.
Conclusion
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Women Squad 2026, RCB Women head into WPL 2026 with a well-rounded and experienced squad anchored by the leadership of Smriti Mandhana and supported by a strong mix of Indian talent and proven overseas performers. The depth in all-round options, complemented by specialist pace and spin resources, provides the team with tactical flexibility across conditions. Backed by a refreshed coaching setup and the familiarity of M. Chinnaswamy Stadium as their home base, RCB Women appear well positioned to mount a competitive and consistent campaign in the 2026 season.
