Royal Challengers Bangalore Women Squad 2024 & Match Schedule
It is pretty exciting for millions of passionate cricket fans to have Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Women’s Premier League as well because of its association with Indian Premier League over the years but sadly couldn’t yet win a single IPL title so far but this new RCB Women franchise have given fans a new hope and double chances to finally have a big title under the city Bangalore. Learn more about RCB Women squad 2024 & Royal Challengers Bangalore WPL match schedule 2024 in detail below.
RCB Women Team Summary
Royal Challengers Bangalore Women is expected to have one of the largest fanbases in WPL 2024 because this franchise is a known brand and millions of passionate cricket fans associate with them. This year it is unfortunate that they do not get to play in their home venue which is M. Chinnaswamy Stadium due to logistical reasons but still, we expect Bangalore fans to turn up in numbers in Mumbai whenever they play in WPL 2024.
The summary for Royal Challengers Bangalore Women in WPL is as follows
| Team Owner | Royal Challengers Sports Pvt Ltd |
| City | Bangalore, Karnataka |
| Date Founded | 25 January 2023 |
| Home Ground | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium |
| Crowd Capacity | 40,000 |
| Squad Strength | 18 Players |
RCB Women 2024 Full Squad
The RCB Women’s Team 2023 full squad comprises a mix of experienced players and promising talents, reflecting a balance of skill and potential. The team, led by coaches who are known for their strategic acumen and understanding of the game, has made significant strides in assembling a formidable roster for the upcoming season.
The retention of players such as Asha Shobana, Disha Kasat, Indrani Roy, and Smriti Mandhana provides a strong foundation, with each player bringing their own unique strengths to the team.
Additionally, the acquisitions from the WPL 2024 Auction, including Sabbhineni Meghana, Georgia Wareham, Sophie Molineux, and Kate Cross, have added depth and versatility to the squad. These players are expected to complement the existing talent pool and contribute meaningfully to the team’s success. The strategic investments made at the auction demonstrate the team’s focus on addressing specific areas of improvement, thereby enhancing the overall balance and competitiveness of the squad.
With a combination of established stars and emerging talents, the RCB Women’s Team 2024 is poised to make a strong impression in the upcoming season. The coaching staff and team management have worked diligently to create a well-rounded squad, and the players selected at the auction are viewed as potential trump cards, capable of influencing crucial moments in matches.
Below is the complete Royal Challengers Bangalore Women 2024 players list.
Squad: Asha Shobana, Disha Kasat, Ellyse Perry, Heather Knight (withdrawn), Indrani Roy, Kanika Ahuja (withdrawn), Renuka Singh, Richa Ghosh, Shreyanka Patil, Smriti Mandhana, Sophie Devine, Georgia Wareham, Kate Cross, Ekta Bisht, Shubha Satheesh, S Meghana, Simran Bahadur, Sophie Molineux, Shradda Pokharkar
RCB Women Coaching Panel
The Royal Challengers Bangalore Women’s franchise officially confirmed Sania Mirza as team mentor for WPL 2024 which is applauded by many cricket fans and experts in India. Sania has been an inspirational and trendsetter in India interms of Women’s sports and she holds six Grand Slams and 43 WTA in Tennis. Her involvement in the dugout will surely help young players to understand how to cope with pressure and create strategies and plans to defeat the opponent.Â
- Ben Sawyer (Head Coach)
- Sania Mirza (Mentor)
- Vanitha VR (Scout and Fielding Coach)
- RX Murali (Batting Coach)
- Dr. Harini (Team Manager and Team Doctor)
- Navnita Gautam (Head Athletic Therapist)
For the Head Coach, Ben Sawyer is also one of the highly rated coaches in the circuit who got coaching experience for both International and in different leagues. Sawyer has won three World Cups as a coach with Australia while he also won Big Bash titles with Sydney Sixers and he took The Hundred franchise Birmingham Phoenix in the finals as well so he is definitely the right man for this job.
RCB Women 2024 Schedule
Royal Challengers Bangalore Women is all set to start their WPL 2024 journey on the 5th of March against Delhi Capitals Women at the Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai. Like other teams, RCB Women also got the majority of its games at nighttime which might bring in the dew factor in play.
Below is the complete Royal Challengers Bangalore WPL match schedule 2024.
| Date and Time | Match Details |
| Feb 24, Sat 07:30 PM LOCAL | Royal Challengers Bangalore Women vs UP Warriorz, 2nd Match WPL 2024 M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| Feb 27, Tue 07:30 PM LOCAL | Royal Challengers Bangalore Women vs Gujarat Giants, 5th Match WPL 2024 M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| Feb 29, Thu 07:30 PM LOCAL | Royal Challengers Bangalore Women vs Delhi Capitals Women, 7th Match WPL 2024 M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| Mar 02, Sat 07:30 PM LOCAL | Royal Challengers Bangalore Women vs Mumbai Indians Women, 9th Match WPL 2024 M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| Mar 04, Mon 07:30 PM LOCAL | UP Warriorz vs Royal Challengers Bangalore Women, 11th Match WPL 2024 M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| Mar 06, Wed 07:30 PM LOCAL | Gujarat Giants vs Royal Challengers Bangalore Women, 13th Match WPL 2024 Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| Mar 10, Sun 07:30 PM LOCAL | Delhi Capitals Women vs Royal Challengers Bangalore Women, 17th Match WPL 2024 Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| Mar 12, Tue 07:30 PM LOCAL | Mumbai Indians Women vs Royal Challengers Bangalore Women, 19th Match WPL 2024 Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
RCB Team Chances in WPL
As we have mentioned before, the RCB Women Team 2024 Squad looks pretty strong on paper and is expected to give a very tough time to all of the other franchises. Ben Sawyer as Head Coach will definitely create a winning strategy as he is someone who is used to making it to the Finals and winning big tournaments like WPL.
Expert bookmakers have favored Royal Challengers Bangalore Women a winning probability of around 51% which makes them one of the tournament favorites. Share your thoughts in the comments below what you think about the chances of Royal Challengers Bangalore Women in WPL.
