Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women are the undisputed trendsetters of the 2026 Women’s Premier League (WPL), currently leading the standings with 5 wins from 6 matches. Their dominance is reflected in their massive Net Run Rate of 1.236 and a five-match winning streak that was only recently snapped. The team has found a perfect synergy between their aggressive batting and a disciplined bowling unit led by the likes of Shreyanka Patil and Sayali Satghare, making them the favorites to head straight into the final.
Players to watch out:
Sayali Satghare
Sayali Satghare has been the surprise package of the season for RCB, turning into a genuine wicket-taking threat despite playing fewer games than her peers. In just 3 matches, she has torn through batting lineups to scalp 8 wickets, maintaining a phenomenal average of 8.25 and an elite economy of 6.60. Her best figures of 3/21 demonstrate her ability to strike in bursts and derail the opposition’s momentum during the powerplay or middle overs. For a team looking to dominate the bowling department, Satghare’s clinical accuracy and strike rate of 7.50 make her a lethal weapon.
Shreyanka Patil
Shreyanka Patil continues to justify her reputation as a marquee spinner for RCB, currently sitting with 9 wickets from 6 matches. Her standout performance of 5/23 remains one of the best bowling spells of the tournament, proving she can single-handedly dismantle a top order when the conditions are right. While her economy rate of 8.46 reflects her attacking mindset, it is her ability to bowl the difficult overs that makes her so valuable to the captain. Shreyanka’s knack for picking up wickets at an average of 20.22 ensures that RCB always has a foot in the door during the defensive phase of the game.
Grace Harris
While Grace Harris is known for her explosive power, her recent contributions have shown her ability to impact the game in varied roles, including a blistering high score of 85 and amassing 138 runs in the tournament so far. Despite some fluctuations in her average, her strike rate remains a staggering 172.50, the highest among the top run-scorers, making her a nightmare for any bowling attack. She has cleared the ropes 6 times and found the fence 20 times in 6 innings, often providing early momentum. Harris is the type of player who can take the game away from the opposition in the span of just two or three overs.
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