The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) face numerous challenges as they aim to defend their Women’s Premier League title. Key players like Sophie Molineux, Sophie Devine, and Kate Cross are unavailable due to injury or other reasons. Shreyanka Patil and Asha Sobhana are doubtful starters due to long injury layoffs, while Ellyse Perry may start as a pure batter after recovering from a hip injury. RCB has made several replacements, and the team’s biggest challenge is to gel as a unit quickly. Smriti Mandhana’s leadership will be crucial, especially with the team’s shortened preparation time. Danielle Wyatt-Hodge is expected to form a new opening pair with the captain, and the team has made strategic buys in the auction. Raghvi Bist, a hard-hitting middle-order batter, is one to watch out for. The probable XI includes Mandhana, Wyatt-Hodge, Perry, and others. RCB will play their home leg first before heading to Lucknow and Mumbai for away games.
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