3 Players RCB could retain ahead of WPL 2026 auction

Ahead of the mega 2026 Women's Premier League auctions, one of the biggest talking points in the player retention, something that plays a vital role in the sport and always shall. Which also brings us

to focus on the famed Royal Challengers Bangalore team whose prominent players would like to have another season with the team and in the format in which they excel. How is that? Their famous Women's IPL title is that evidence.

Therefore, let us focus, without any further delay, on the three RCB Women's players who could be retained ahead of the next Women's IPL season, which begins not too long from now and hey, it's the much adored Royal Challengers Bangalore girls we talking about:

Smriti Mandhana

Born to delight and excel in the game, she is an inspiration to countless many. She has had a particularly strong 2025 season in international cricket and India's much-loved World Cup winner would definitely like to stay where, truth be told, she belongs. Maybe that is how the fan wants it. Maybe that is how the fan would like it for time immemorial, too in what lies ahead. But then, does the sport run that way? Mandhana, an adjective of batting belligerence is a unique timer of the ball and a hitter who despite engaging with brute attacks, retains that sens

Richa Ghosh

The destructive and talented Richa Ghosh is truly an asset for the RCB Women where it comes to the Women's IPL and would likely be one of the best things for the famed Bangalore-based franchise in the next season.

Which is why it makes sense, from where the fan sees it, with his undying love for the franchise' fans to imagine Ghosh, an agile keeper and fearless batter to stay with the team. But will that happen- we have the upcoming WIPL mega auctions 2026 with its course of retentions up ahead to follow.

Ellyse Perry

What Annabel Sutherland can be in the course of the future could, very likely be someone like Ellyse Perry, not that the possible great-in-the-works Sutherland would not like that compliment. But truth be told, Ellyse Perry is really in a league of her own. She would be keen to participate in what could again be another prolific season in the Women's Premier League season for her Bangalore outfit, which she has helped significantly to lift their maiden title, as seen the previous season.

Moreover, the next WPL season could well be a landmark one for the Wahroonga-born legend. Why? She needs just 28 more runs to complete 1000 WPL runs. And she's an agile and accomplished fielder as well.

FAQs

Which player holds the record for being the most expensive player in the Women's IPL history?

It is RCB's Smriti Mandhana. A player who is not just one of the most dominant players in the history of the Women's IPL campaign ever but a batter, who besides becoming the costliest during the 2023 auctions in which she went for a record breaking price of INR 3.4 crore, is an Women's IPL winner already.

Which Australian player from the RCB camp has a sure shot chance of being retained?

Overseas player Ellyse Perry could be that player from the RCB camp that could be retained and it's not that hard to understand why! Perry is an inspiration in the women's game and a key anchor for the RCB women, someone who has lent a useful contribution to the team's first and only title; a great feat for Bangalore!