Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have retained 13 players and released 4 players to prepare for upcoming WPL 2027.
RCB had a memorable 2026 campaign, winning the championship after beating Delhi Capitals by six wickets at Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara on February 5.
Having said this, this article, let's take a look at the players released and retained by Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women (RCB-W) ahead of Women's Premier League 2027.
WPL 2027: RCB Retained Players
The table below presents the list of RCB's retained players ahead of WPL 2027.
It is important to note that Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women have released four players ahead of WPL 2027 - Grace Harris*, Linsey Smith*, Gautami Naik, Dayalan Hemalatha.
RCB have freed up ₹1.45 crore through the release of their four players. Grace Harris was released for ₹75 lakh, while Linsey Smith and Dayalan Hemalatha were released for ₹30 lakh each, and Gautami Naik was released for ₹10 lakh.
With this purse available, RCB will have room to make additions during the WPL 2027 mini- auction.
The WPL 2027 player auction will be held on October 28, 2026, at the Grand Hyatt in Kochi, and it would be interesting to see the players RCB will target for the upcoming season.
Delhi Capitals made a big total of 203/4, setting RCB a target of 204 runs. RCB chased down the target in 19.4 overs and finished on 204/4.
Smriti Mandhana played a major role in the historic chase. The RCB captain scored 87 off 41 balls, while Georgia Voll contributed 79 off 54. The pair put together a 165-run partnership, giving RCB control of the chase.
RCB faced some late pressure after losing three quick wickets, but Radha Yadav held her nerve and hit consecutive boundaries in the final over to complete the chase.
It is important to note that RCB played 8 matches, winning 6 games and losing 2, with 12 points in WPL 2026.
The victory gave RCB their second WPL championship in four years and a memorable 2026 season. With most of their players retained, the defending champions will now look to build on that success at the WPL 2027 auction.
One thing is clear - RCB-W has been one of the most consistent teams in the marquee tournament, having already won two titles (2024, 2026).
RCB WPL 2027 Full List of Retentions (Source: AFP)
