Ellyse Perry's acquisition by RCB for INR 1.7 Crore was one of the biggest moments of the first TATA WPL auction. Perry, a bonafide superstar of the mighty Australian team and a winner of eight World Cups across ODIs and T20Is, made the kind of massive impact expected of her in the second WPL season itself. With 347 runs at 69.40 and 7 wickets in 9 games, Orange Cap winner Perry helped RCB clinch their maiden TATA WPL title in 2024. Fit and raring to go again, Perry is vital to RCB's title defence and a contender for the top awards again.