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The Bangalore Franchise made a strong start in the inaugural Women’s T20 League auction on February 13, 2023, in Mumbai, by securing three key players from the first marquee set. Bangalore kicked off the proceedings by acquiring the services of India’s Smriti Mandhana for a staggering ₹3.40 crore. The Indian opener has established herself as one of the top batswomen in the world and her inclusion in the Bangalore side is sure to be a major boost for the team.
Bangalore then secured the services of New Zealand’s Sophie Devine, one of the most destructive batswomen in the world, for a steal at her base price of ₹50 lakh. To round off their purchasing spree in the opening set, RCB acquired the services of Australia’s Ellyse Perry, one of the greatest all-rounders in the world, for ₹1.70 crores. The acquisition of these three players was met with great excitement among Bangalore fans, who took to social media to express their joy.
Bangalore continued to bid for several high-profile players but let go midway through the bidding battles. However, they successfully purchased impact players like Richa Ghosh and Renuka Singh for ₹1.90 crore and ₹1.50 crore, respectively, to further strengthen their squad. The acquisition of these two players was a testament to Bangalore’s determination to build a strong and well-rounded team for the inaugural WTL.
Ardent Bangalore fans were thrilled to see the arrival of elite international players like Smriti Mandhana, Ellyse Perry, Sophie Devine, Richa Ghosh, and Renuka Singh in their squad for the upcoming WTL. They expressed their excitement through memes and tweets, showing their support for the team. The addition of these world-class players to the Bangalore side has generated a lot of buzz and anticipation for the inaugural WTL, and fans are eagerly waiting for the tournament to get underway.
In conclusion, Bangalore’s aggressive start in the WTL 2023 Auction has set the tone for the tournament and the fans are excited to see the team in action. With a strong batting line-up and a well-rounded team, Bangalore is expected to make a major impact in the inaugural WTL and challenge for the title.
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
Rcbians fan base after having #SmritiMandhana and #EllysePerry in rcb… #WomensIPL pic.twitter.com/WJQpyTX9pO
— Dr.Pradeep (@dr_pvg) February 13, 2023
When you realise @mandhana_smriti ki wajah se abb #RCB ko support karna padega….. pic.twitter.com/Nf7eQO0zfZ
— ashutosh bade (@ashutosh_bade) February 13, 2023
Nobody RCB boys welcoming @mandhana_smriti 😍😍❤️🔥🥰#WPLAuction #smritiMandana #RCB pic.twitter.com/Cn1ZUbHi3v
— ರಾಮ್_ತೀರ್ಥಹಳ್ಳಿ (@RamThirthahalli) February 13, 2023
#SmritiMandhana #IPL2023Auction pic.twitter.com/SgBneVszZ2
— Hyderabad Hawaaa (@tweetsraww) February 13, 2023
Smriti Mandhana will be with @RCBTweets
RCB fans: pic.twitter.com/XKB87exiid
— Bengaluru Betala (@gururaj_mj) February 13, 2023
Smriti Mandhana sold to RCB for 3.4 Crore…
Meanwhile GDP of Pakistan : pic.twitter.com/SyxxjjQGDX
— UmdarTamker (@UmdarTamker) February 13, 2023
Kannadigas welcoming Sophie Devine and Ellyse Perry to RCB
WELCOME TO RCB 🔴#WPL2023 #WomensIPL #SmritiMandhana pic.twitter.com/XpyDpsCvI2
— 👑Che_ಕೃಷ್ಣ🇮🇳 (@ChekrishnaCk) February 13, 2023
Smriti Mandhana
Ellyse Perry
Sophie DevineAll bought by RCB pic.twitter.com/a3blyMigxM
— Detective (@cheeks4042) February 13, 2023
Welcome to RCB in WPL Auctions
Smriti Mandhana.
Ellyse Perry.
Sophie Devine.
Me as a RCBians be like 🔥#PlayBold #WPLAuction #WPL2023 pic.twitter.com/iNnZtfKcgC— Ashutosh Srivastava 🇮🇳 (@sri_ashutosh08) February 13, 2023
Zimbu Price in PSL – 2.30 CR
SMRITI MANDHANA – 3.4 Cr
Zimbu not Even Close to Queen 🤣#WPLAuction #WPL2023 pic.twitter.com/Lc7YGn8OOu— FOR G O A T ¹⁸🇦🇺 (@OGVK18) February 13, 2023
RCB fans knowing #SmritiMandhana and Ellyse Perry both are part of RCB.. pic.twitter.com/bODrQKYHxE
— 👑Che_ಕೃಷ್ಣ🇮🇳 (@ChekrishnaCk) February 13, 2023
