After the 2023 Women’s Premier League auction, excitement for the league is incessantly building up, giving good signs to BCCI and the teams of its success. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) also announced the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/wipl-womens-indian-premier-league/fixtures/" title="WPL schedule" target="_blank" rel="noopener">WPL schedule</a> for the inaugural 2023 season. Now, with this news, league buffs are thrilled about the tournament, while, the franchises are looking forward to living up to the expectations of their fans.

At the player auction, it was witnessed that many Indian cricketers bagged incredible deals with many of them making it to the elite league of expensive players. After grabbing enormous sums at the auction, these players would be eager to live up to it in the tournament to help their teams lift the prestigious WPL trophy on March 26, 2023, at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai.

After a stupendous show in the recently concluded World T20, Indian fans would be eager to see their favourite stars take the field in their respective franchise colours. In the batting domain too, many of these players will have a lot on them to take care of. As we move closer to the tournament, we take a look at five such Indian batters who could have the most impactful outing for their teams.

Here are five Indian batters who deserve to be watched out for in the upcoming WPL tournament:

<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1676884284892_Shafali-Verma.jpeg" alt="Shafali Verma" loading="lazy"><figcaption>Shafali Verma. (Photo Source: Matthew Lewis-ICC/ICC via Getty Images)</figcaption>

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/twitter-reactions-cricket/they-are-on-a-roll-twitter-ecstatic-as-delhi-capitals-rope-in-shafali-verma-for-inr-2-crore/" title="Shafali Verma" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shafali Verma</a> has become a colossal figure in international cricket at a very young age. With her incredible batting skills, she has won a number of games for India. Back in September 2019, Verma made her international debut and cemented her place in the national team on account of her swashbuckling performances.

In T20 Internationals (T20Is), she has accumulated 1,333 runs with five fifties in 56 matches, at a remarkable strike rate of 132.11. Going by her international experience and impressive numbers, Delhi Capitals (DC) signed her for a hefty amount of INR 2 crore. The franchise also engaged in a bidding battle with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) to reserve her services for the upcoming tournament.

The youngster will now be a vital cog for DC as she will be assigned the role of an opener to deliver fine starts to the team. In the recently concluded 2023 Women’s T20 World Cup, she looked out of rhythm scoring only 102 runs in five matches, at a strike rate of 108.51. However, noticing her track record, it could be said that she could emerge as one of the best batters in the forthcoming competition.

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/twitter-reactions-cricket/to-say-that-is-brave-fans-split-after-alyssa-healys-bold-comment-on-harmanpreet-kaurs-unlucky-remark/" title="Harmanpreet Kaur" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Harmanpreet Kaur, </a>though looked excellent as a skipper in the 2023 Women’s T20 World Cup, didn't manage to put up a remarkable performance with the bat except for in the semi-final. Talking about her batting performance in the tournament, the veteran scored 118 runs in five matches at a strike rate of 103.50.

At the WPL auction, her name went under the hammer at a base price of INR 50 lakh. Noticing her vast experience, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), Delhi Capitals (DC), Mumbai Indians (MI) and UP Warriors (UPWI) raised their bidding paddles to rope her into their squads. In the end, she went to MI at a huge price of INR 1.8 crore and will now be seen playing for the Mumbai-based franchise at the mega event.

Considering her international batting numbers, Kaur’s responsibility will be to reinforce the batting attack along with Nat Sciver-Brunt, Hayley Matthews, Yastika Bhatia and Amelia Kerr. Having delivered multiple memorable knocks in the past, Kaur's batting abilities are beyond any question. In the upcoming WPL, Indian and MI fans will hope to see Kaur in her true spirit, hitting the ball all around the park.

<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/featureimage/CT_360525.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy"><figcaption>Jemimah Rodrigues of India (Photo by Jan Kruger-IDI/IDI via Getty Images)</figcaption>

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/twitter-reactions-cricket/delhi-capitals-have-a-jem-fans-delighted-after-jemimah-rodrigues-goes-for-inr-220-crore-2092/" title="Jemimah Rodrigues" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jemimah Rodrigues </a>fetched INR 2.2 crore from Delhi Capitals and became the fourth most-expensive player at the WPL auction. Along with DC, the 22-year-old succeeded in attracting franchises such as UPWI and MI as well, who raised their paddles to bid for her services. In the forthcoming competition, DC will look forward to getting match winning innings from her, similar to the ones she has so far delivered for India.

In the Women’s T20 World Cup, she looked exceptional with the bat. At the marquee event, the youngster smashed 129 runs in five games, at a decent strike rate of 135.78. Rodrigues will now strive to continue her form in WPL and make a huge contribution to her franchise, helping them clinch the title.

The stylish right-handed batter has a magnificent record in league cricket as well. In the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) and The Hundred Competition (Women), she has been an important member of her respective teams. Playing the seventh edition of the WBBL in 2021, she also became the second-highest run-getter for Melbourne Renegades with 333 runs in 13 matches at a strike rate of 116.43.

<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1677043521403_Richa-Ghosh.jpeg" alt="Richa Ghosh" loading="lazy"><figcaption>Richa Ghosh. (Photo Source: MARCO LONGARI/AFP via Getty Images)</figcaption>

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/icc-shortlists-nine-candidates-for-player-of-the-tournament-award-richa-ghosh-only-indian/" title="Richa Ghosh " target="_blank" rel="noopener">Richa Ghosh </a>is known for her ferocious batting attitude and brilliant wicket-keeping potential. In the past, relying on her match-finishing skills, she has taken India home against quality teams. In the game against Pakistan in the Women’s T20 World Cup, she showcased her efficiency with an unbeaten match-winning knock of 31 runs.

The 19-year-old also ended up becoming the second-highest run-scorer for India in the tournament. Racking up 136 runs in five games at a jaw-dropping strike rate of 130.76, the right-handed batter proved her worth in the team.

Enticed by her tremendous batting record, RCB and DC got involved in a fierce bidding war for her. In the end, RCB won the contest as they signed her for INR 1.9 crore. Supporters will be keen to watch this swashbuckling player’s performance in the star-studded RCB team.

1.Smriti Mandhana

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/twitter-reactions-cricket/twitter-reactions-renuka-singh-and-smriti-mandhanas-efforts-in-vain-as-england-trump-india-in-womens-t20-world-cup/" title="Smriti Mandhana" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Smriti Mandhana</a> became the first and the most expensive player at the auction after getting picked by RCB at a humongous price of INR 3.4 crore. Her glorifying batting record for the national team played a crucial role in making her a credible pick for the franchise. Till now, the 26-year-old has piled up 2,802 runs with 22 fifties in 116 games at a strike rate of 123.87.

The batting icon delivered her best for India in the recently concluded Women’s T20 World Cup too. Playing four games in the competition, she hit 151 runs at a mind-boggling strike rate of 138.53. With these outstanding numbers, she also became the leading run-scorer for India in the tournament.&nbsp;After becoming the costliest player at the auction, the veteran will look to justify her amount in the WPL.

The RCB team management has also trusted her leadership skills and has named her the captain for the marquee league. Mandhana will be supported by the presence of a perfect blend of tested veterans and talented youngsters in the squad. RCB boasts of renowned players such as Ellyse Perry, Richa Ghosh, Dan Van Niekerk and Sophie Devine, who will all come together in the quest for the cup.

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Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana in new India Jersey

After the 2023 Women’s Premier League auction, excitement for the league is incessantly building up, giving good signs to BCCI and the teams of its success. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) also announced the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/wipl-womens-indian-premier-league/fixtures/" title="WPL schedule" target="_blank" rel="noopener">WPL schedule</a> for the inaugural 2023 season. Now, with this news, league buffs are thrilled about the tournament, while, the franchises are looking forward to living up to the expectations of their fans.
At the player auction, it was witnessed that many Indian cricketers bagged incredible deals with many of them making it to the elite league of expensive players. After grabbing enormous sums at the auction, these players would be eager to live up to it in the tournament to help their teams lift the prestigious WPL trophy on March 26, 2023, at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai.
After a stupendous show in the recently concluded World T20, Indian fans would be eager to see their favourite stars take the field in their respective franchise colours. In the batting domain too, many of these players will have a lot on them to take care of. As we move closer to the tournament, we take a look at five such Indian batters who could have the most impactful outing for their teams.
<h3>Here are five Indian batters who deserve to be watched out for in the upcoming WPL tournament:</h3>
5. Shafali Verma
<figure class="image align-center" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1676884284892_Shafali-Verma.jpeg" alt="Shafali Verma" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
<figcaption>Shafali Verma. (Photo Source: Matthew Lewis-ICC/ICC via Getty Images)</figcaption>
</figure>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/twitter-reactions-cricket/they-are-on-a-roll-twitter-ecstatic-as-delhi-capitals-rope-in-shafali-verma-for-inr-2-crore/" title="Shafali Verma" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shafali Verma</a> has become a colossal figure in international cricket at a very young age. With her incredible batting skills, she has won a number of games for India. Back in September 2019, Verma made her international debut and cemented her place in the national team on account of her swashbuckling performances.
In T20 Internationals (T20Is), she has accumulated 1,333 runs with five fifties in 56 matches, at a remarkable strike rate of 132.11. Going by her international experience and impressive numbers, Delhi Capitals (DC) signed her for a hefty amount of INR 2 crore. The franchise also engaged in a bidding battle with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) to reserve her services for the upcoming tournament.
The youngster will now be a vital cog for DC as she will be assigned the role of an opener to deliver fine starts to the team. In the recently concluded 2023 Women’s T20 World Cup, she looked out of rhythm scoring only 102 runs in five matches, at a strike rate of 108.51. However, noticing her track record, it could be said that she could emerge as one of the best batters in the forthcoming competition.

4. Harmanpreet Kaur
<amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1676965307657_Harmanpreet-Kaur.jpeg" alt width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/twitter-reactions-cricket/to-say-that-is-brave-fans-split-after-alyssa-healys-bold-comment-on-harmanpreet-kaurs-unlucky-remark/" title="Harmanpreet Kaur" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Harmanpreet Kaur, </a>though looked excellent as a skipper in the 2023 Women’s T20 World Cup, didn't manage to put up a remarkable performance with the bat except for in the semi-final. Talking about her batting performance in the tournament, the veteran scored 118 runs in five matches at a strike rate of 103.50.
At the WPL auction, her name went under the hammer at a base price of INR 50 lakh. Noticing her vast experience, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), Delhi Capitals (DC), Mumbai Indians (MI) and UP Warriors (UPWI) raised their bidding paddles to rope her into their squads. In the end, she went to MI at a huge price of INR 1.8 crore and will now be seen playing for the Mumbai-based franchise at the mega event.
Considering her international batting numbers, Kaur’s responsibility will be to reinforce the batting attack along with Nat Sciver-Brunt, Hayley Matthews, Yastika Bhatia and Amelia Kerr. Having delivered multiple memorable knocks in the past, Kaur's batting abilities are beyond any question. In the upcoming WPL, Indian and MI fans will hope to see Kaur in her true spirit, hitting the ball all around the park.

3. Jemimah Rodrigues
<figure class="image" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/featureimage/CT_360525.jpg" alt width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
<figcaption>Jemimah Rodrigues of India (Photo by Jan Kruger-IDI/IDI via Getty Images)</figcaption>
</figure>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/twitter-reactions-cricket/delhi-capitals-have-a-jem-fans-delighted-after-jemimah-rodrigues-goes-for-inr-220-crore-2092/" title="Jemimah Rodrigues" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jemimah Rodrigues </a>fetched INR 2.2 crore from Delhi Capitals and became the fourth most-expensive player at the WPL auction. Along with DC, the 22-year-old succeeded in attracting franchises such as UPWI and MI as well, who raised their paddles to bid for her services. In the forthcoming competition, DC will look forward to getting match winning innings from her, similar to the ones she has so far delivered for India.
In the Women’s T20 World Cup, she looked exceptional with the bat. At the marquee event, the youngster smashed 129 runs in five games, at a decent strike rate of 135.78. Rodrigues will now strive to continue her form in WPL and make a huge contribution to her franchise, helping them clinch the title.
The stylish right-handed batter has a magnificent record in league cricket as well. In the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) and The Hundred Competition (Women), she has been an important member of her respective teams. Playing the seventh edition of the WBBL in 2021, she also became the second-highest run-getter for Melbourne Renegades with 333 runs in 13 matches at a strike rate of 116.43.

2. Richa Ghosh
<figure class="image" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1677043521403_Richa-Ghosh.jpeg" alt="Richa Ghosh" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
<figcaption>Richa Ghosh. (Photo Source: MARCO LONGARI/AFP via Getty Images)</figcaption>
</figure>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/icc-shortlists-nine-candidates-for-player-of-the-tournament-award-richa-ghosh-only-indian/" title="Richa Ghosh " target="_blank" rel="noopener">Richa Ghosh </a>is known for her ferocious batting attitude and brilliant wicket-keeping potential. In the past, relying on her match-finishing skills, she has taken India home against quality teams. In the game against Pakistan in the Women’s T20 World Cup, she showcased her efficiency with an unbeaten match-winning knock of 31 runs.
The 19-year-old also ended up becoming the second-highest run-scorer for India in the tournament. Racking up 136 runs in five games at a jaw-dropping strike rate of 130.76, the right-handed batter proved her worth in the team.
Enticed by her tremendous batting record, RCB and DC got involved in a fierce bidding war for her. In the end, RCB won the contest as they signed her for INR 1.9 crore. Supporters will be keen to watch this swashbuckling player’s performance in the star-studded RCB team.

1.Smriti Mandhana
<amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1676907959915_Smriti-Mandhana.jpeg" alt width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/twitter-reactions-cricket/twitter-reactions-renuka-singh-and-smriti-mandhanas-efforts-in-vain-as-england-trump-india-in-womens-t20-world-cup/" title="Smriti Mandhana" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Smriti Mandhana</a> became the first and the most expensive player at the auction after getting picked by RCB at a humongous price of INR 3.4 crore. Her glorifying batting record for the national team played a crucial role in making her a credible pick for the franchise. Till now, the 26-year-old has piled up 2,802 runs with 22 fifties in 116 games at a strike rate of 123.87.
The batting icon delivered her best for India in the recently concluded Women’s T20 World Cup too. Playing four games in the competition, she hit 151 runs at a mind-boggling strike rate of 138.53. With these outstanding numbers, she also became the leading run-scorer for India in the tournament.&nbsp;After becoming the costliest player at the auction, the veteran will look to justify her amount in the WPL.
The RCB team management has also trusted her leadership skills and has named her the captain for the marquee league. Mandhana will be supported by the presence of a perfect blend of tested veterans and talented youngsters in the squad. RCB boasts of renowned players such as Ellyse Perry, Richa Ghosh, Dan Van Niekerk and Sophie Devine, who will all come together in the quest for the cup.
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After the 2023 Women’s Premier League auction, excitement for the league is incessantly building up, giving good signs to BCCI and the teams of its success. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) also announced the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/wipl-womens-indian-premier-league/fixtures/" title="WPL schedule" target="_blank" rel="noopener">WPL schedule</a> for the inaugural 2023 season. Now, with this news, league buffs are thrilled about the tournament, while, the franchises are looking forward to living up to the expectations of their fans.
At the player auction, it was witnessed that many Indian cricketers bagged incredible deals with many of them making it to the elite league of expensive players. After grabbing enormous sums at the auction, these players would be eager to live up to it in the tournament to help their teams lift the prestigious WPL trophy on March 26, 2023, at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai.
After a stupendous show in the recently concluded World T20, Indian fans would be eager to see their favourite stars take the field in their respective franchise colours. In the batting domain too, many of these players will have a lot on them to take care of. As we move closer to the tournament, we take a look at five such Indian batters who could have the most impactful outing for their teams.
<h3>Here are five Indian batters who deserve to be watched out for in the upcoming WPL tournament:</h3>
5. Shafali Verma
<figure class="image align-center"><img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1676884284892_Shafali-Verma.jpeg" alt="Shafali Verma" loading="lazy">
<figcaption>Shafali Verma. (Photo Source: Matthew Lewis-ICC/ICC via Getty Images)</figcaption>
</figure>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/twitter-reactions-cricket/they-are-on-a-roll-twitter-ecstatic-as-delhi-capitals-rope-in-shafali-verma-for-inr-2-crore/" title="Shafali Verma" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shafali Verma</a> has become a colossal figure in international cricket at a very young age. With her incredible batting skills, she has won a number of games for India. Back in September 2019, Verma made her international debut and cemented her place in the national team on account of her swashbuckling performances.
In T20 Internationals (T20Is), she has accumulated 1,333 runs with five fifties in 56 matches, at a remarkable strike rate of 132.11. Going by her international experience and impressive numbers, Delhi Capitals (DC) signed her for a hefty amount of INR 2 crore. The franchise also engaged in a bidding battle with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) to reserve her services for the upcoming tournament.
The youngster will now be a vital cog for DC as she will be assigned the role of an opener to deliver fine starts to the team. In the recently concluded 2023 Women’s T20 World Cup, she looked out of rhythm scoring only 102 runs in five matches, at a strike rate of 108.51. However, noticing her track record, it could be said that she could emerge as one of the best batters in the forthcoming competition.

4. Harmanpreet Kaur
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1676965307657_Harmanpreet-Kaur.jpeg" alt="" width="640" loading="lazy">
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/twitter-reactions-cricket/to-say-that-is-brave-fans-split-after-alyssa-healys-bold-comment-on-harmanpreet-kaurs-unlucky-remark/" title="Harmanpreet Kaur" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Harmanpreet Kaur, </a>though looked excellent as a skipper in the 2023 Women’s T20 World Cup, didn't manage to put up a remarkable performance with the bat except for in the semi-final. Talking about her batting performance in the tournament, the veteran scored 118 runs in five matches at a strike rate of 103.50.
At the WPL auction, her name went under the hammer at a base price of INR 50 lakh. Noticing her vast experience, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), Delhi Capitals (DC), Mumbai Indians (MI) and UP Warriors (UPWI) raised their bidding paddles to rope her into their squads. In the end, she went to MI at a huge price of INR 1.8 crore and will now be seen playing for the Mumbai-based franchise at the mega event.
Considering her international batting numbers, Kaur’s responsibility will be to reinforce the batting attack along with Nat Sciver-Brunt, Hayley Matthews, Yastika Bhatia and Amelia Kerr. Having delivered multiple memorable knocks in the past, Kaur's batting abilities are beyond any question. In the upcoming WPL, Indian and MI fans will hope to see Kaur in her true spirit, hitting the ball all around the park.

3. Jemimah Rodrigues
<figure class="image"><img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/featureimage/CT_360525.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy">
<figcaption>Jemimah Rodrigues of India (Photo by Jan Kruger-IDI/IDI via Getty Images)</figcaption>
</figure>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/twitter-reactions-cricket/delhi-capitals-have-a-jem-fans-delighted-after-jemimah-rodrigues-goes-for-inr-220-crore-2092/" title="Jemimah Rodrigues" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jemimah Rodrigues </a>fetched INR 2.2 crore from Delhi Capitals and became the fourth most-expensive player at the WPL auction. Along with DC, the 22-year-old succeeded in attracting franchises such as UPWI and MI as well, who raised their paddles to bid for her services. In the forthcoming competition, DC will look forward to getting match winning innings from her, similar to the ones she has so far delivered for India.
In the Women’s T20 World Cup, she looked exceptional with the bat. At the marquee event, the youngster smashed 129 runs in five games, at a decent strike rate of 135.78. Rodrigues will now strive to continue her form in WPL and make a huge contribution to her franchise, helping them clinch the title.
The stylish right-handed batter has a magnificent record in league cricket as well. In the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) and The Hundred Competition (Women), she has been an important member of her respective teams. Playing the seventh edition of the WBBL in 2021, she also became the second-highest run-getter for Melbourne Renegades with 333 runs in 13 matches at a strike rate of 116.43.

2. Richa Ghosh
<figure class="image"><img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1677043521403_Richa-Ghosh.jpeg" alt="Richa Ghosh" loading="lazy">
<figcaption>Richa Ghosh. (Photo Source: MARCO LONGARI/AFP via Getty Images)</figcaption>
</figure>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/icc-shortlists-nine-candidates-for-player-of-the-tournament-award-richa-ghosh-only-indian/" title="Richa Ghosh " target="_blank" rel="noopener">Richa Ghosh </a>is known for her ferocious batting attitude and brilliant wicket-keeping potential. In the past, relying on her match-finishing skills, she has taken India home against quality teams. In the game against Pakistan in the Women’s T20 World Cup, she showcased her efficiency with an unbeaten match-winning knock of 31 runs.
The 19-year-old also ended up becoming the second-highest run-scorer for India in the tournament. Racking up 136 runs in five games at a jaw-dropping strike rate of 130.76, the right-handed batter proved her worth in the team.
Enticed by her tremendous batting record, RCB and DC got involved in a fierce bidding war for her. In the end, RCB won the contest as they signed her for INR 1.9 crore. Supporters will be keen to watch this swashbuckling player’s performance in the star-studded RCB team.

1.Smriti Mandhana
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1676907959915_Smriti-Mandhana.jpeg" alt="" width="640" loading="lazy">
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/twitter-reactions-cricket/twitter-reactions-renuka-singh-and-smriti-mandhanas-efforts-in-vain-as-england-trump-india-in-womens-t20-world-cup/" title="Smriti Mandhana" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Smriti Mandhana</a> became the first and the most expensive player at the auction after getting picked by RCB at a humongous price of INR 3.4 crore. Her glorifying batting record for the national team played a crucial role in making her a credible pick for the franchise. Till now, the 26-year-old has piled up 2,802 runs with 22 fifties in 116 games at a strike rate of 123.87.
The batting icon delivered her best for India in the recently concluded Women’s T20 World Cup too. Playing four games in the competition, she hit 151 runs at a mind-boggling strike rate of 138.53. With these outstanding numbers, she also became the leading run-scorer for India in the tournament.&nbsp;After becoming the costliest player at the auction, the veteran will look to justify her amount in the WPL.
The RCB team management has also trusted her leadership skills and has named her the captain for the marquee league. Mandhana will be supported by the presence of a perfect blend of tested veterans and talented youngsters in the squad. RCB boasts of renowned players such as Ellyse Perry, Richa Ghosh, Dan Van Niekerk and Sophie Devine, who will all come together in the quest for the cup.
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After the 2023 Women’s Premier League auction, excitement for the league is incessantly building up, giving good signs to BCCI and the teams of its success. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (

WPL 2023: 5 Indian batters to watch out for

Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Giants will lock horns in the first match on March 4 at 7:30 pm. All matches of the tournament will be played in Mumbai.

We look at 5 Indian batters who could turn it around for their respective teams. Ranging from veterans to young prodigies, these players have delivered effective numbers to the national team with their marvelous batting style.