Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), the 2024 WPL champions, have now completed their squad for the WPL 2026 season. After retaining four key players and entering the mega auction with a purse of ₹6.15 crore, RCB made aggressive and smart buys — strengthening their all-rounder group, overseas bowling, and Indian depth. With 16 players bought and a full quota of 6 overseas players, RCB have officially spent their entire ₹15.00 crore purse for WPL 2026.
RCB WPL 2026 Summary (After Mega Auction)
- Total Retained: 4
- Total Players Bought: 16
- Total Squad Size: 20 (16/18 filled so far, 2 optional)
- Overseas Players: 6/6
- Total Purse: ₹15.00 crore
- Purse Spent: ₹15.00 crore
- Purse Remaining: ₹0.00 crore
- Most Expensive Buy: Lauren Bell (₹0.90 crore)
- Auction Goal Achieved: Strengthened all-rounders + overseas pace
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RCB Retained Players (With Prices – Confirmed)
| Player | Role | Retention Price |
|---|---|---|
| Smriti Mandhana | Captain / Top-order Batter | ₹3.50 crore |
| Richa Ghosh | Wicketkeeper / Middle-order Hitter | ₹2.75 crore |
| Ellyse Perry | All-rounder | ₹2.00 crore |
| Shreyanka Patil | Off-spinner / Middle-overs Control | ₹0.60 crore |
These four retained players form the backbone of RCB’s 2026 campaign — a strong captain, a world-class all-rounder, a power-hitting wicketkeeper, and India’s rising spin star.
Purse, RTM & Auction Strategy (Updated)
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Auction Purse | ₹15.00 crore |
| Spent on Retentions | ₹8.85 crore |
| Purse Remaining Pre-Auction | ₹6.15 crore |
| Final Purse After Auction | ₹0.00 crore |
| RTM Cards | 1 |
RCB Released Players (Final List)
Indian Players Released:
Sabbhineni Meghana, Nuzhat Parween, Kanika Ahuja, Raghvi Bist, Sneh Rana, Asha Sobhana, Ekta Bisht, VJ Joshitha, Jagravi Pawar, Renuka Singh, Prema Rawat (re-bought at auction)
Overseas Players Released:
Sophie Devine, Sophie Molineux, Georgia Wareham, Kim Garth, Heather Graham, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Charlie Dean, Kate Cross
RCB WPL 2026: Players Bought at Mega Auction (Updated Table)
| Player | Role | Base Price | Sold For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lauren Bell (o) | Bowler | ₹0.30 Cr | ₹0.90 Cr |
| Pooja Vastrakar | All-rounder | ₹0.50 Cr | ₹0.85 Cr |
| Arundhati Reddy | All-rounder | ₹0.30 Cr | ₹0.75 Cr |
| Grace Harris (o) | All-rounder | ₹0.30 Cr | ₹0.75 Cr |
| Radha Yadav | All-rounder | ₹0.30 Cr | ₹0.65 Cr |
| Nadine de Klerk (o) | All-rounder | ₹0.30 Cr | ₹0.65 Cr |
| Georgia Voll (o) | Batter | ₹0.40 Cr | ₹0.60 Cr |
| Linsey Smith (o) | Bowler | ₹0.30 Cr | ₹0.30 Cr |
| Dayalan Hemalatha | All-rounder | ₹0.30 Cr | ₹0.30 Cr |
| Prema Rawat | All-rounder | ₹0.10 Cr | ₹0.20 Cr |
| Gautami Naik | All-rounder | ₹0.10 Cr | ₹0.10 Cr |
| Kumar Prathyoosha | Wicket-keeper | ₹0.10 Cr | ₹0.10 Cr |
RCB WPL 2026 Full Squad (Updated & Categorised)
| Category | Players |
|---|---|
| Wicket-Keepers | Richa Ghosh, Kumar Prathyoosha |
| Batters | Smriti Mandhana, Georgia Voll (✈️), Prema Rawat, Dayalan Hemalatha, Gautami Naik |
| All-Rounders | Ellyse Perry (✈️), Grace Harris (✈️), Nadine de Klerk (✈️), Pooja Vastrakar, Arundhati Reddy, Shreyanka Patil, Radha Yadav |
| Bowlers | Lauren Bell (✈️), Linsey Smith (✈️) |
RCB WPL 2026 Retention Overview (Table)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Retained (4) | Smriti Mandhana (₹3.50 Cr), Richa Ghosh (₹2.75 Cr), Ellyse Perry (₹2.00 Cr), Shreyanka Patil (₹0.60 Cr) |
| Released (High-profile) | Devine, Molineux, Wareham, Garth, Graham, Wyatt-Hodge, Dean, Cross, Renuka, Sneh Rana |
| Total Players Bought | 16 |
| Purse Left | ₹0.00 Cr |
| Overseas Players | 6/6 |
| Core Strength | All-rounders + Overseas Pace Attack |
Final Word
RCB have built one of their most balanced WPL squads yet. With the Mandhana–Perry–Ghosh core intact, enhanced all-round strength, and a stronger overseas bowling unit led by Lauren Bell, the team looks ready for a deep run in WPL 2026. If the players click together, RCB can genuinely dream of recreating their 2024 title-winning magic.
