Results

WPL 03/17 14:00 1 Delhi Capitals Women v Royal Challengers Bangalore Women 113/10(18.3)-115/2(19.3)
WPL 03/15 14:00 - Mumbai Indians Women v Royal Challengers Bangalore Women 130/6(20)-135/6(20)
WPL 03/12 14:00 - Mumbai Indians Women v Royal Challengers Bangalore Women 113/10(19)-115/3(15)
WPL 03/10 14:00 - Delhi Capitals Women v Royal Challengers Bangalore Women 181/5(20)-180/7(20)
WPL 03/06 14:00 - Gujarat Giants Women v Royal Challengers Bangalore Women 199/5(20)-180/8(20)
WPL 03/04 14:00 - UP Warriorz Women v Royal Challengers Bangalore Women 175/8(20)-198/3(20)
WPL 03/02 14:00 - Royal Challengers Bangalore Women v Mumbai Indians Women 131/6(20)-133/3(15.1)
WPL 02/29 14:00 - Royal Challengers Bangalore Women v Delhi Capitals Women 169/9(20)-194/5(20)
WPL 02/27 14:00 - Royal Challengers Bangalore Women v Gujarat Giants Women 110/2(12.3)-107/7(20)
WPL 02/24 14:00 - Royal Challengers Bangalore Women v UP Warriorz Women 157/6(20)-155/7(20)
WPL 03/21 10:00 - Royal Challengers Bangalore Women v Mumbai Indians Women 125/9(20)-129/6(16.3)
WPL 03/18 14:00 - Royal Challengers Bangalore Women v Gujarat Giants Women 189/2(15.3)-188/4(20)

Royal Challengers Bengaluru, formerly Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) are an Indian women's cricket team that compete in the Women's Premier League (WPL), based in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The team is owned by United Spirits, who also owns the men's team. The team is coached by Luke Williams and captained by Smriti Mandhana. The franchise won the 2nd season of the Women's Premier League defeating Delhi Capitals in the final.

History

In October 2022, the BCCI announced its intentions to hold a five-team women's franchise cricket tournament in March 2023. The tournament was named the Women's Premier League in January 2023, with investors buying the rights to franchises through a closed bidding process during the same month. Diageo, the owners of Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League, bought the rights to one of the franchises.

In February 2023, Ben Sawyer was announced as head coach of the side. The inaugural player auction for the WPL was held on 13 February 2023, Royal Challengers Bangalore signing 18 players for their squad. On 18 February 2023, Smriti Mandhana was announced as the team's captain. The side finished fourth in the group stage at the inaugural tournament.

In September 2023, Luke Williams was announced as the head coach for the 2024 season. The side won three of their five Bengaluru-leg matches, and then they went on to win one match out of their next three matches. Ending the league stage with four wins, the side qualified for the playoffs.

In the eliminator, the team defeated the defending champions — Mumbai Indians, to advance into the final. In the final, they defeated Delhi Capitals to win the title, this was the franchise's maiden title across both men's and women's leagues. Royal Challengers Bangalore's Ellyse Perry and Shreyanka Patil won the orange cap and purple cap respectively.

The Royal Challengers Bangalore Women's cricket team is a professional women's cricket team based in Bangalore, India. The team is owned by the Royal Challengers Sports Private Ltd and competes in the Women's T20 Challenge, which is a domestic T20 cricket tournament in India. The team is captained by Indian cricketer Harmanpreet Kaur and coached by former Indian cricketer WV Raman.

The team has a strong batting line-up with players like Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, and Jemimah Rodrigues. They also have a formidable bowling attack with players like Poonam Yadav, Deepti Sharma, and Radha Yadav. The team has a good mix of experienced players and young talent, making them a well-balanced team.

The Royal Challengers Bangalore Women's team has been a consistent performer in the Women's T20 Challenge, reaching the finals in 2020. They have a strong fan base and are known for their aggressive and entertaining style of play. With a talented squad and experienced coaching staff, the team is expected to perform well in the upcoming seasons of the Women's T20 Challenge.