RCB spinner Shreyanka Patil out of WPL 2025; replacement announced

Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have🐓 been dealt a significant setback for the ongoing season of Women’s Premier League (WPL), with star spinner Shreyank💛a Patil ruled out due to injury. The 22-year-old, a pivotal figure in RCB’s triumphant 2024 campaign, failed to recover from a shin injury in time for , which began on February 14.

Shreyanka Patil’s absence leaves void in RCB’s bowling attack

Pati꧑l’s absence leaves a major void in RCB’s bolwing lineup. Last season, she claimed the Purple Cap with 13 wickets in eight matches, including a match-winning four-wicket haul in the final against Delhi Capitals. Her injury compounds RCB’s growing list of absentees, which includes bowlers , Sophie Molineux, Kate Cross and all-rounder Sophie Devine. The franchise now faces an uphill battle to replicate their 2024 success with a depleted squad.

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Shreyanka Patil’s replacement

To fill the gap, RCB have signed all-rounder Sneh Rana as Patil’s replacement for INR 30 lakh. Rana, who went unsold at the 2025 auction, brings experience from her two seasons with Gujarat Giant♉s, where she played 12 matches and briefly led the side in 2023 after captain Beth Mooney’s injury. The 30-year-old has joined RCB’s pre-season camp in Vadodara, integrat💯ing with the squad for their remaining fixtures.

RCB’s decision to recruit Rana reflects her utility as a spin-bowling all-rounder capable of contributing with both bat and ball. Her inclusion adds depth to a squad grappling with multiple injury concer𝓀ns, though replacing Patil’s wicket-taking prowess remains a formidable challenge.

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