Sneh Rana joins RCB as an injury replacement for Shreyanka Patil

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have suffered a setback in the TATA Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025, with star spinner Shreyanka Patil ruled out due to injury.

In response, the franchise has roped in experienced all-rounder Sneh Rana as her replacement for the remainder of the tournament.

Shreyanka, who has been a key player for RCB, has played 15 matches and picked up 19 wickets. She won the Purple Cap in the previous edition of the WPL, taking four wickets in the final against Delhi Capitals.

However, persistent injury concerns have now sidelined her. The 22-year-old dropped a cryptic post on Instagram yesterday, stating, "Heartbroken, but I will fly again," hinting at her disappointment over missing the tournament.

Sneh Rana, a seasoned all-rounder who previously played for Gujarat Giants, joins RCB for INR 30 lakh. Rana had gone unsold in the WPL auction last year after being released by the Giants but has now been brought in to bolster RCB’s depleted spin attack. Sources indicate that she has already been training with the team for the past few days.

RCB have been plagued by injuries this season, with their spin department taking a massive hit.

Apart from Shreyanka, Sophie Molineux and Asha Sobhana have also been ruled out. The team is further weakened by the withdrawals of England’s Kate Cross and New Zealand’s Sophie Devine. In their absence, RCB will rely on the likes of Prema Rawat, Georgia Wareham, Charlie Dean, and Kanika Ahuja to fill the void in their spin attack.

With the ODI World Cup looming later this year, Shreyanka Patil now faces a race against time to regain full fitness and make a return to competitive cricket.