WPL 2025: Smriti Mandhana reacts as RCB trade Danielle Wyatt from UP Warriors

In a major transaction ahead of the 2025 Women’s Premier League (WPL) season, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have acquired England’s season-long batting services. Danielle Wyatt from UP Warriorz (UPW).

Danielle Wyatt moves to RCB at her current price

The club made the announcement on Wednesday, confirming that Wyatt will join RCB for his current fee of INR 30 lakhs, which is the figure that UP Warriorz had originally acquired him for.

“Acquired by UPW in the auction for INR 30 lakhs, Wyatt will move to RCB with his available funds,” WPL said in an official release.

Wyatt brings a wealth of experience to RCB, having played 164 T20 Internationals (T20Is) for England – the highest number for any English player in the T20I format,” the WPL added, highlighting Wyatt’s extensive T20 career and extensive international experience.

Wyatt’s inclusion is expected to strengthen RCB’s batting line-up considerably. With 258 international caps and being England’s leading run-scorer at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in the UAE, she brings proven batting power. His versatile approach to the game is underlined by a career strike rate of over 125 in T20Is, making him an exciting addition to the squad.

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RCB captain Smriti Mandhana welcomed Wyatt on board

RCB captain Smriti Mandhana expressed his excitement about the new signing. “Danielle is a game changer and an amazing athlete,” he told the Bengaluru-based franchise.

Mandla added, “His skills and competitive spirit fit well with our team’s vision. We are delighted to welcome him to RCB and look forward to the energy he will bring to the team.”

By Wyatt’s transfer, i defending champions they got a player who not only has experience but also a natural attacking style that can give the team an explosive start and valuable runs. As the third highest batsman in women’s T20Is, it only follows Harmanpreet Kaur again Suzie BatesThe addition of Wyatt shows RCB’s intention to strengthen their lineup with both talent and credibility for the upcoming season.

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This article was originally published on WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.