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Wikipedia - Royal Challengers Bangalore (WPL)
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), officially Royal Challengers Bengaluru, is an Indian women's cricket team that competes in the Women's Premier League (WPL), based in Bangalore, 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 Bangalore 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 Bangalore-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.
Led by a strong leadership team, the Royal Challengers Bangalore Women's team boasts a roster of skilled players who excel in all aspects of the game. From powerful batters to skilled bowlers and agile fielders, this team has all the ingredients for success on the cricket field.
The team's iconic red and gold jerseys are a symbol of their passion and commitment to the game, and their fans can always be heard cheering them on with enthusiasm and pride.
Whether they are playing in domestic tournaments or representing India on the international stage, the Royal Challengers Bangalore Women's team always gives their all and strives for excellence in every match they play. With their talent, determination, and team spirit, they are a force to be reckoned with in the world of women's cricket.