The 2025 Women’s Premier League (WPL) auction saw defending champions Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) continue their tradition of strategic squad building.

In the mini-auction, RCB acquired four uncapped players, adding promising talents to an already formidable lineup. The auction emphasized scouting and investing in emerging cricketers, and RCB’s moves reinforced their reputation as a team committed to nurturing future stars.

RCB WPL Auction 2025 — Prema Rawat, left, and Raghvi Bisht

RCB Auction Buys - WPL 2025

Player Name	Country	Role	Price (INR)	Base Price (INR)	Key Highlights
Prema Rawat	India	All-Rounder	1.20 Crore	10 Lakh	Leg-spinner and batter; Player of the Match in UPL 2024 final; 54 wickets in 49 matches.
Joshitha VJ	India	Wicketkeeper	10 Lakh	10 Lakh	Promising keeper-batter; part of India U19 squad for ACC Women’s U19 Asia Cup.
Raghvi Bist	India	Batter	10 Lakh	10 Lakh	Scored three half-centuries during India A’s 2024 Australia tour; U19 ODI double-century scorer.
Jagravi Pawar	India	All-Rounder	10 Lakh	10 Lakh	Right-arm medium pacer; best bowling figures of 4/25 in domestic cricket.

RCB’s New Additions: Players and Their Impact

1. Prema Rawat – All-Rounder (INR 1.2 Crore)

RCB’s marquee buy of the auction was Prema Rawat, a 23-year-old leg-spinning all-rounder from Uttarakhand. Rawat fetched a remarkable INR 1.2 crore after a fierce bidding war with Delhi Capitals. Known for her impressive leg-spin and composure under pressure, Rawat was instrumental in Mussoorie Thunders’ victory in the inaugural Uttarakhand Premier League. Her standout performance in the UPL 2024 final, where she scored an unbeaten 32 and maintained an economy rate of 4.08 throughout the tournament, earned her the Player of the Match award.

Rawat brings versatility to the RCB squad with her dual skills in batting and bowling. With experienced teammates like Sophie Devine and Ellyse Perry as mentors, she is poised to evolve into a vital asset for the team.

2. Joshitha VJ – Wicketkeeper (INR 10 Lakh)

The Kerala-born 18-year-old wicketkeeper-batter Joshitha VJ was another noteworthy addition. Joshitha has already made a mark by earning a place in India’s U19 squad for the ACC Women’s U19 Asia Cup. Her quick reflexes behind the stumps and steady batting make her a dependable backup option for star keeper Richa Ghosh. At just INR 10 lakh, Joshitha represents a value-for-money acquisition, ensuring depth in RCB’s wicketkeeping department.

3. Raghvi Bist – Batter (INR 10 Lakh)

Hailing from Tehri, Uttarakhand, 20-year-old Raghvi Bist is a rising batting sensation. Known for her exceptional performances during India A’s tour of Australia in 2024, Bist scored three consecutive half-centuries, showcasing her ability to thrive against tough opposition. Her career-best score of 219 in the 2022 U19 Women’s ODI tournament further underscores her potential. At INR 10 lakh, Bist’s inclusion adds firepower to RCB’s batting lineup and bolsters their bench strength.

4. Jagravi Pawar – All-Rounder (INR 10 Lakh)

Mumbai-based Jagravi Pawar, a right-arm medium pacer and lower-order batter, joins RCB as a versatile all-rounder. At 25, Pawar brings valuable domestic experience, highlighted by her match-winning 4/25 against Punjab Women in 2021. While relatively under the radar, her inclusion aligns with RCB’s strategy of investing in players with untapped potential.

RCB Squad for WPL 2025

Smriti Mandhana (c), Sabbineni Meghana, Richa Ghosh, Ellyse Perry, Georgia Wareham, Shreyanka Patil, Asha Sobhana, Sophie Devine, Renuka Singh, Sophie Molineux, Ekta Bisht, Kate Cross*, Kanika Ahuja, Danni Wyatt (traded), Prema Rawat, Joshitha VJ

The WPL 2025 auction highlighted the league’s role in spotlighting regional talent. For RCB, the inclusion of Prema Rawat and others reflects a deliberate focus on long-term growth. Fans eagerly await how these uncapped players rise to the occasion and contribute to RCB’s quest for back-to-back titles. With a balanced squad and strategic buys, RCB remains a formidable force in the WPL.