Royal Challengers Bangalore Spends Over 28 Per Cent Of Budget On Smriti Mandhana. Is She Biggest Buy In A T20 League?

14.02.2023 - 20:13 sports.ndtv.com

The inaugural edition of the Women's Premier League saw some new milestones being set as Smriti Mandhana became the most-expensive buy of the auction, with Royal Challengers Bangalore splashing INR 3.40 crore on the opening batter.

Mandhana, who is undoubtedly one of the finest batters in the game, isn't just known for his explosive ability with the bat but also is touted by many as the 'future captain' of the Indian women's team.

Seeing Mandhana fetch the biggest pay-package in the bidding war is not a surprise to any but what would've happened if she was a part of the Men's Indian Premier League?

It was in 2008 that the inaugural edition of the Men's Indian Premier League was held, with the likes of MS Dhoni, Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly, Anil Kumble, etc.

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Shakib Al Hasan put in a fine all-round performance as Bangladesh pulled off a consolation 50-run win in the third one-day international against England in Chittagong on Monday.

All-round Shakib gives Bangladesh consolation win over England

Shakib Al Hasan put in a fine all-round performance as Bangladesh pulled off a consolation 50-run win in the third one-day international against England in Chittagong on Monday.

Shafali Verma, Meg Lanning Propel Delhi Capitals To 60-Run Win Over Royal Challengers Bangalore

Shafali Verma and Meg Lanning slammed attacking fifties, while left-arm pace bowler Tara Norris grabbed a five-wicket haul as Delhi Capitals thrashed Royal Challengers Bangalore by 60 runs in their Women's Premier League opener, in Mumbai on Sunday. Norris destroyed the RCB lineup, returning figures of 5/29 after Delhi Capitals had put up an imposing 223 for two at the Brabourne Stadium. Chasing the mammoth 224, the Smriti Mandhana-led side were restricted to 163 for eight in 20 overs.

"I Didn't Like": Ex-India Skipper Disappointed With Lack Of Indian Captains In WPL 2023

Former India captain Anjum Chopra is a bit disappointed that most franchises have opted for foreign players in leadership roles in the inaugural WPL, saying capable Indian players should have been handed the responsibility. The Women's Premier League begins on Saturday with a clash between Gujarat Giants and Mumbai Indians in the opening match at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy. "I didn't like that most of the teams have opted for foreign players as captains because it's an Indian league and will be played in Indian conditions, so Indian players should have been captains if they have capabilities," she said.

Delhi Capitals Hold Slight Edge Over Royal Challengers Bangalore With Better Domestic Talent

Smriti Mandhana's languid grace will meet its match in Shafali Verma's brute power when Royal Challengers Bangalore take on Delhi Capitals in a WPL in Mumbai on Sunday. RCB have prepared a fantastic roster in terms of international recruits, including skipper Mandhana, who is the highest paid player of the league at Rs 3.40 crore. With Ellyse Perry, Heather Knight, Sophie Devine and the marauding Richa Ghosh in their ranks, the team does have a formidable look.

Women's Premier League: Kriti Sanon, Kiara Advani Among Celebrities To Perform In Opening Ceremony

The most-awaited inaugural edition of the Women's Premier League is all set to kick-start from Saturday, with the first clash between Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Giants at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. The series, which will be running for the next 22 days, will commence with a grand opening ceremony in Mumbai. According the latest update from the BCCI, top-Bollywood celebrities like actress Kriti Sanon, Kiara Advani and others will be putting up some memorable performances in front of the crowd, to mark the beginning of a historical series.