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WPL 2023 team analysis: Will women achieve what the men couldn't for RCB?

Aussie quicks, Megan Schutt and Ellyse Perry more than just cover up the bowling limitations of Mandhana-led RCB. Will it be enough for them to do what their male counterparts haven't been able to?

Royal Challengers Bangalore Women in practice ahead of Women's Premier League 2023. Photo: @RCBTweets
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Royal Challengers Bangalore Women in practice ahead of Women's Premier League 2023. Photo: @RCBTweets

BS Web Team New Delhi
The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) went all guns blazing in the auction of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) just like they have done over the years in the Indian Premier League (IPL). However, once again, they have failed to buy great bowlers in the lineup. The presence of Aussie quicks, Megan Schutt and Ellyse Perry more than just covers up the limitations. But will it be enough for them to do what their male counterparts haven't been able to so far?

Royal Challengers Bangalore Squad for WPL 2023

Smriti Mandhana (c), Sophie Devine, Heather Knight, Megan Schutt, Kanika Ahuja, Erin