The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) women’s team is gearing up for the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025. Smriti Mandhana eyes to defend the trophy successfully. With a mix of experienced players and young talent, RCB aims to put up a strong fight in the tournament. As far as the latest updates are concerned, with the absence of experienced Sophie Devine and Sophie Molineux, RCB has signed Kim Garth and Heather Graham in their squad for the upcoming season in WPL 2025. Let’s take a look at their strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats ahead of the season. Leadership Group Smriti Mandhana to lead RCB for the season 2025. As Ellyse Perry to lead as a vice-captain. With the presence of senior players like Georgia Wareham, Ekta Bisht, Daniel Wyatt and Renuka Thakur the team is full of core leaders who can guide the youngsters with their experience of international cricket. Strength: The powerful batting order The batting order looks extremely strong on paper, with Smriti Mandhana opening up with Daniel Wyatt or S Meghana. Richa Ghosh, Georgia Wareham, Kim Garth came middle and down the order, providing a strong finish with some power-hitting ability is a threat to the opponents. The X-factor RCB has roped in U-19 T20 WC Champion Joshitha VJ, who could be the X-factor of the team. She took six wickets across six matches, showcasing her discipline and providing strong support to her teammates while keeping her economy rate below five runs per over. The bowling unit With the presence of several all-rounders in the squad in the form of Georgia Wareham, Elyssa Perry, Kim Garth, and many more, the bowling unit looks very strong. Spinners such as Asha Sobhana, and Shreyanka Patel have the best spin attack they have. However, the pace attack will lack the experience of Sophie Molineux. The fast bowling has a little bit of inexperience with the youngsters taking the responsibility in the order with experienced Renuka Thakur. RCB Squad for WPL 2025 Smriti Mandhana (C), Daniel Wyatt-Hodge, Sabbineni Meghna, Asha Sobhana Joy, Charlie Dean, Ellyse Perry, Georgia Wareham, Heather Graham, Joshitha VJ, Kanika Ahuja, Kim Garth, Prerna Rawat, Raghvi Bhat, Shreyanka Patil, Richa Ghosh, Ekta Bisht, Jagravi Pawar and Renuka Singh Thakur Probable playing XI Smriti Mandhana (captain), Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Ellyse Perry, Kim Garth, Raghvi Bist, Richa Ghosh, Georgia Wareham, Joshitha VJ, Shreyanka Patil, Asha Sobhana, Renuka SinghOriginal Article