WPL 2027: RCB Full Squad, Player List, Roles And Prices

Kaushik Kashyap

RCB full squad for WPL 2027. [Source - AFP]

The Women's Premier League (WPL) 2027 auction concluded in Kochi on Wednesday, October 28, with all five franchises completing their business. Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) entered the auction looking to strengthen their squad ahead of the upcoming season.

RCB retained 13 players, including four overseas slots, before the auction. With a remaining purse of 1.15 crore INR and five available slots, including two overseas positions, the Bengaluru-based franchise had limited funds to complete its squad.

RCB signed four players at the auction, including two overseas, to strengthen their title-winning squad. The defending champions will now look to build on their previous success and put together a balanced team as they prepare to defend their WPL 2027 title.

WPL 2027: RCB Retained Players List With Price

Player Name	Category	Price (INR)
Smriti Mandhana	Batter	₹3.50 crore
Richa Ghosh	Wicketkeeper	₹2.75 crore
Ellyse Perry	All-rounder	₹2 crore
Lauren Bell	Bowler	₹90 lakh
Pooja Vastrakar	All-rounder	₹85 lakh
Arundhati Reddy	All-rounder	₹75 lakh
Nadine de Klerk	All-rounder	₹65 lakh
Radha Yadav	All-rounder	₹65 lakh
Georgia Voll	Batter	₹60 lakh
Shreyanka Patil	Bowler	₹60 lakh
Sayali Satghare	All-rounder	₹30 lakh
Prema Rawat	All-rounder	₹20 lakh
Prathyoosha Kumar	Wicketkeeper	₹10 lakh

RCB retained 13 players ahead of the WPL 2027 auction while releasing Grace Harris, Linsey Smith, Gautami Naik and Dayalan Hemalatha. RCB entered the auction with 1.15 crore INR remaining in their purse.

WPL 2027 Auction: Full Squads, List of All Players Sold, Most Expensive Buys

WPL 2027: RCB's Costliest Player In The Auction

Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured Australian all-rounder Jess Jonassen for 40 lakh INR at the WPL 2027 auction. The left-arm orthodox spinner, who is set to turn 34, will add experience to RCB's squad.

WPL 2027: Players Bought By RCB IN WPL Auction With Role And Price

Player	Nation	Role	Price (INR)
Jess Jonassen	Australia	All-rounder	₹40 lakh
Chloe Tryon	South Africa	All-rounder	₹30 lakh
Vrinda Dinesh	India	Uncapped Batter	₹10 lakh
Tejal Hasabnis	India	Capped Batter	₹30 lakh

RCB were quiet during the regular auction, signing just Australian all-rounder Jess Jonassen for 40 lakh INR. However, they stepped up their activity in the accelerated round, securing Chloe Tryon, Vrinda Dinesh and Tejal Hasabnis to complete their WPL 2027 squad.

Full Squad Of RCB For WPL 2027

Batters	Wicketkeepers	All-rounders	Bowlers
Smriti Mandhana	Richa Ghosh	Ellyse Perry	Lauren Bell
Georgia Voll	Prathyoosha Kumar	Nadine de Klerk	Arundhati Reddy
Vrinda Dinesh		Pooja Vastrakar	Radha Yadav
Tejal Hasabnis		Shreyanka Patil	Prema Rawat
		Jess Jonassen	Sayali Satghare
		Chloe Tryon

Conclusion

RCB Women completed their 17-player squad with four additions at the WPL 2027 auction. The two-time champions will now aim to defend their title and secure a third championship in the fifth edition, scheduled to take place from January 14 to February 7, 2027.